In a recent study conducted in Spain, researchers found that patients with inflammatory arthritis experienced better treatment retention rates with biosimilar versions of etanercept and adalimumab compared to the originator products. The study, led by María Paz Martínez-Vidal, MD, PhD, from Hospital Universitario San Juan de Alicante, revealed significant differences in discontinuation rates between biosimilars
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The REC-CAGEFREE I trial recently conducted in China compared the outcomes of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty versus stenting as the initial strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses. The results of the trial, presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting and published in The Lancet, revealed that DCB with rescue use of drug-eluting
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) are two common conditions that often require antithrombotic therapy for management. A recent trial, EPIC-CAD, has shed light on the benefits of edoxaban (Savaysa) monotherapy compared to dual antithrombotic therapy in these patients. The study found that edoxaban monotherapy significantly improved net outcomes by reducing bleeding
In a recent randomized clinical trial, the practice of keeping potassium levels high after cardiac surgery to prevent post-surgical atrial fibrillation (Afib) has been called into question. The trial showed that supplementing potassium at a tight threshold of 4.5 mEq/L did not result in a significant reduction in new-onset Afib after coronary artery bypass surgery.
Research findings have revealed a significant breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease research related to the APOE4 gene. A working group of senior investigators, led by the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), has come to a consensus that the APOE4 gene is definitively toxic, challenging previous beliefs in the field. This revelation not only paves the way
The landscape of tobacco retail is shifting, with new regulations set to have a significant impact on how tobacco products are sold. The FDA has issued a final rule that raises the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales, in accordance with the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act signed in December 2019. One of
An alarming report from the CDC has highlighted the emergence of Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever, among travelers returning to the U.S. from Cuba. While no fatalities have been reported and there is no evidence of local transmission within the U.S., health officials are urging vigilance among healthcare providers to detect and
A recent cohort study reported that first-line antidepressants were linked to a reduced risk of falls and related injuries in older adults. The study included over 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries who were newly diagnosed with depression. Those who were treated with first-line antidepressants had a lower risk of falls and related injuries compared to those who
As President Biden’s health has been a topic of discussion lately, the lack of transparency around Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ medical history is striking. Despite being 59 years old, there have been no medical records or physician letters made public about Harris. This lack of information raises concerns, especially considering the importance of knowing
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