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Calling to mind a couple of acronyms can help, said a moderator of a panel discussion at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/973227?src=rss

Many of the things that kill the homeless are the same that sicken and kill others -- liver disease, congestive heart failure, substance abuse. But the system isn't equipped to handle the problems. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/973226?src=rss

Mavacamten is a first-in-class allosteric and reversible inhibitor selective for cardiac my-osin that targets the underlying pathophysiology of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyo-pathy. FDA Approvals source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972945?src=rss

Over thirty years, sexually transmitted diseases trended upward worldwide, researchers report in a comprehensive study of global data. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972937?src=rss

The once-weekly investigational twincretin drug is in phase 3 development for obesity and under regulatory review, with a decision expected soon for type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972936?src=rss

Moderate to severe anxiety, depression, and shortness of breath indicate a higher risk for nonfatal self-injury among patients newly diagnosed with cancer, data show. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972935?src=rss

Canada said on Thursday it is lifting a ban on blood donations from sexually active men who have sex with men, first imposed decades ago, as part of an effort to create a 'more inclusive' system. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972905?src=rss

Oklahoma lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that would ban abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy and rely on private civil actions for enforcement, modeled after a Texas law that has made abortion nearly inaccessible in that state since September. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972892?src=rss

Further research is needed, though, to overcome barriers to the routine clinical use of liquid biopsy for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972934?src=rss

Researchers developed assays and supportive information to examine the expanded role of genetic information in patient care. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972933?src=rss

Complications are typically incision-related and most occur after patients go home from the hospital, meaning close follow-up after discharge is needed. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972872?src=rss

Inside Planned Parenthood's Birmingham, Alabama, clinic, a quiet space with few windows and stock photos of the city lining the walls, a woman tapped her hand against her stomach as Dr Shelly Tien performed a surgical abortion. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972826?src=rss

Focusing on social determinants of health as the root cause of health inequity in IBD is essential to improve outcomes for marginalized patients, say the authors of a new paper. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972873?src=rss

In patients with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma, an optimal sitravatinib dose combined with a fixed dose of nivolumab improved outcomes in a phase 1-2 trial. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972855?src=rss

US food company Kellogg's is taking the British government to court over new rules that would stop some of its breakfast cereals being displayed prominently in grocery stores because of their high sugar content. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972816?src=rss

Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972867?src=rss

In support of gut-brain interactions, a large study finds a greater than threefold increased risk of new-onset IBD in patients with schizophrenia. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972866?src=rss

The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday urged countries to maintain surveillance of coronavirus infections, saying the world was 'blind' to how the virus is spreading because of falling testing rates. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972754?src=rss

Most notably, the team found that frailty had no effect on surgical outcomes. The study was published as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. First Look source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972791?src=rss

While these methods have shown lower efficacy, they are associated with fewer adverse effects. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972790?src=rss

In February, the FDA declined to approve the company's new drug application as it was presented and asked the company to submit additional evidence of effectiveness for epidermolysis bullosa (EB). International Approvals source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972788?src=rss

In an analysis of registry data including 2000 hospitalized COVID patients, those who had taken zinc recently had no better outcomes than those who hadn't been taking zinc. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972786?src=rss

The voluntary recall of five lots of the antihypertensive quinapril (Accupril) was prompted by unacceptable levels of N-nitroso-quinapril, a potential carcinogen. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972787?src=rss

Those who said they were uncertain or unlikely to get vaccinated voiced concerns about safety and vaccine effectiveness. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972720?src=rss

Transradial access stood shoulder to shoulder with transfemoral access for intervention in chronic total coronary occlusions, with fewer complications, in the randomized FORT CTO trial. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972721?src=rss

Also being less likely to recover were obese people and those who’d been on mechanical ventilation. WebMD Health News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972735?src=rss

On top of statin therapy, icosapent ethyl provides mortality reductions in patients with prior MI. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972728?src=rss

Two thirds of patients would need new or intensified hypertension treatment to reach a systolic blood pressure less than 120 mm Hg, as set in the 2021 KDIGO guideline, and these patients have a higher risk of CVD. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972719?src=rss

Well into the fourth year of the America Needs More Family Doctors: 25 X 2030 Collaborative , Match Day 2022 brought some good news: the " largest class of [incoming family medicine] residents ever ," according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). As Dr. Clif Knight, then the AAFP's Senior Vice President for Education, wrote after the 2020 Match , it was uncertain how the COVID-19 pandemic would affect the number of fourth-year students who matched into family medicine residency programs, even as practicing family physicians were demonstrating their value to health care systems: The increasingly prominent role of family physicians during the past few months highlights the versatility of family medicine training and competencies. Family physicians have flexed into inpatient, community outreach, and emergency coordination roles. ... The future for family physicians will be promising in the postpandemic era if the opportunities to appropriately reform primar...

A population-based, retrospective review of 200,000 Taiwan residents showed significantly worse survival of people with type 2 diabetes and sarcopenia compared with those only with type 2 diabetes. First Look source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972718?src=rss

Recently published results from the ARIEL4 trial show a significantly longer progression-free survival; but new results show a shorter overall survival. News Alerts source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972717?src=rss

In patients with status epilepticus that is 'less damaging' to the brain, a three-factor scoring system may help predict post-discharge outcomes, researchers suggest. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972621?src=rss

Biogen said on Friday it will withdraw the marketing application for its controversial Alzheimer's drug, aducanumab, in Europe after the US biotech company failed to convince the European regulator of the treatment's benefits. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972612?src=rss

About one in five patients with long COVID-19, regardless of whether they had been hospitalized, can show cardiac impairment by MRI at 6 months; the impairment often persists at 1 year. First Look source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972651?src=rss

Capmatinib for lung cancer and mosunetuzumab for follicular lymphoma have been recommended for approval in the European Union. International Approvals source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972650?src=rss

Among people who suffer from sleep apnea, driving habits become riskier as their problem with sleep progresses, according to researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine. Quick Take source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972649?src=rss

Promoting calorie-free water over sugary drinks a "recipe for success" for improving child health. source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972648?src=rss

Antibody levels were also much higher in individuals who were previously infected with COVID-19. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972647?src=rss

The increased prevalence of overweight and obesity in this population reflects decreased physical activity and increased intake of foods with high calorie density, according to the researchers. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972600?src=rss

This article takes a look at women's impact on the specialty in research, education, patient care, and leadership, as well as the evolving challenges they face. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972597?src=rss

New Orleans nephrologist Dr Adrian Baudy IV brews a no-salt hot sauce that packs a punch but is kind on the kidneys. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972578?src=rss

All cases of type 1 diabetes are not the same. New evidence highlights important differences between patients with a hereditary vs sporadic background to the disorder. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972587?src=rss

People with a genetic predisposition to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might also be more susceptible to tau pathology and cognitive decline, according to a new preliminary study. First Look source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972591?src=rss

Deaths linked to firearms topped those from car accidents for the first time in 2020, a new study found. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972592?src=rss

Cancer-related nutrition "pins" often claim to prevent, treat, or cure cancer, with many pinners selling dubious products or services to patients and survivors. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972581?src=rss

The CDC has dropped its 'Do Not Travel' COVID-19 recommendations for about 90 international destinations. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972514?src=rss

Researchers have identified the molecular pathway that leads to resistance to whole brain radiotherapy, and also identified a potential therapeutic option. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972501?src=rss

Better psychosocial and sexual well-being was reported by women who underwent breast-conserving surgery and radiation therapy vs those who had a mastectomy and reconstruction. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972511?src=rss

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing suggests need for aerobic and muscle strengthening after COVID-19. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972512?src=rss

Faith Thayer Fitzgerald, MD, died on Dec. 3, 2021, at 78 years of age after working in a career that spanned 6 decades. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972502?src=rss

An FDA-approved medication used to treat chronic alcohol dependence appears to reduce anxiety, preclinical research shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972498?src=rss

Extraverts are less likely to experience cognitive decline later in life, whereas individuals with neuroticism have an increased risk for cognitive dysfunction. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972497?src=rss

The CDC's vaccine panel discussed strategies and potential timing of additional COVID vaccines for those who already have had three shots but did not vote on recommendations. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972495?src=rss

People enrolled in individual high-deductible health plans may delay elective and simple repair of groin and abdominal wall hernias, resulting in more complex cases at presentation. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972435?src=rss

Popular drugs prescribed for erectile dysfunction may entail an increased risk for adverse eye conditions such as retinal detachment. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972431?src=rss

COVID-vaccinated adults with psychiatric illness are at heightened risk for breakthrough infections and should be prioritized for booster shots. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972436?src=rss

Patients with AML and high-risk MDS had stronger immune responses after two vaccine doses than patients with ALL. This study was published as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. First Look source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972428?src=rss

A recent case shines a spotlight on a far-reaching trend that finds healthcare insurers downgrading or flat out denying payment for care delivered in US emergency departments. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972423?src=rss

Children of patients with cancer experience a variety of physical, mental, and financial challenges, and need more support than the healthcare system currently provides. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972429?src=rss

Before prescribing a diet for irritable bowel syndrome, clinicians should make sure their patients don't have disordered eating. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972417?src=rss

Heartland virus, first identified in lone star ticks in Missouri in 2009, has spread to lone star ticks in Georgia, researchers report. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972416?src=rss

It's been more than 6 months since, for reasons that remain obscure, the CDC discontinued testing for tropical diseases. In a new editorial, several renowned tropical-disease experts demand answers. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972413?src=rss

Practitioner told patients to mark vaccine date as the day they ingested homeoprophylaxis pellets promising lifetime protection. Also, medical center settles unnecessary procedure claims for $22 million. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972344?src=rss

Unvaccinated people infected with the Omicron variant are unlikely to develop immune responses that will protect them against other variants of the coronavirus, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972341?src=rss

The average number of global deaths from COVID-19 were 6% higher on weekends compared to weekdays throughout the pandemic, according to statistics reported to the World Health Organization between March 2020 and March 2022. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972340?src=rss

Dapagliflozin can help children, adolescents and young adults with type 2 diabetes improve their A1c levels when added to other antidiabetes therapies, according to a randomized controlled trial. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972292?src=rss

The expansion of Medicaid may have helped diminish disparities in mortality between white and minority breast cancer patients, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972284?src=rss

A second Global COVID-19 Summit will be held virtually next month for countries to discuss efforts to end the pandemic and prepare for future health threats, according to a joint statement on Monday. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972279?src=rss

A patient's story illustrates the tremendous improvement in lymphoma treatments over the last three decades. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972278?src=rss

Philadelphia became the first major city to reinstate its mandate after a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases. WebMD Health News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972277?src=rss

Nafcillin is safe when used as empirical treatment for late-onset sepsis in infants in the neonatal intensive-care unit who don't have a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection or colonization, researchers say. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972246?src=rss

For patients with Crohn's disease, combining thiopurines with vedolizumab may be more effective than vedolizumab alone, new findings suggest. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972245?src=rss

A new assay can help guide chemotherapy treatments for recurrent high-grade gliomas. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972276?src=rss

Among patients with hypothyroidism but normal kidney function, proteinuria and serum creatinine levels were decreased, and eGFR was increased after levothyroxine-produced euthyroidism in a small study. First Look source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972275?src=rss

Among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, there is a high prevalence of psychiatric illnesses, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972274?src=rss

Although there have been various studies looking at weight loss and weight gain in OA, most have focused on weight loss rather than gain. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972242?src=rss

Offspring of people who live into their 90's have lower rates of type 2 diabetes compared to the general population, as do their spouses, but possibly for different reasons. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972236?src=rss

After a tough year, physician incomes — and love of the job — are making a comeback, but many doctors still struggle. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972231?src=rss

Survival of patients with type 2 diabetes and CVD rose by 80% when they received both an SGLT2 inhibitor and GLP-1 RA, compared with either class alone. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972230?src=rss

People are willing to ignore facts and excuse falsehoods and misinformation if they feel it’s possible the lies could become true eventually, according to a new study. Quick Take source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972233?src=rss

Users of illegal drugs such as heroin are at risk of lead poisoning, but patients who take certain traditional remedies may also be at risk. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972229?src=rss

In this longitudinal study, researchers investigated the relationship between stress in the month prior to infection with SARS-CoV-2 and risk of developing long COVID and three long-COVID symptoms. First Look source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972228?src=rss

Protection is largely up to the individual at this point in the pandemic, says Anthony Fauci, MD. Five other experts weigh in on what that might mean. WebMD Health News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972137?src=rss

This may allow clinicians to make quicker and more accurate diagnoses and prevent some complications. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972135?src=rss

Despite promising results in preclinical models, angiotensin-receptor blockade with losartan did not reduce lung injury in hospitalized COVID-19 patients in this randomized clinical trial. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972136?src=rss

Data from a randomized trial showed similar outcomes at 12 months for patients with ruptured Achilles treated with surgery and those treated without. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972131?src=rss

Several studies in lung cancer have started enrolling recently ― maybe one of your patients could benefit. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972130?src=rss

New prescriptions for methylphenidate have been increasing in France, data show. These prescriptions sometimes are written in the absence of a diagnosis of ADHD, which is the drug's only indication. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972129?src=rss

The warnings come just a month after reports of a new wave of startups turning to TikTok ads to push online sales of "schedule II" ADHD medications to impressionable app users. WebMD Health News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972074?src=rss

Heart rate variability provided a clinical measure of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among women who had had at least one perinatal loss. Researchers believe that the finding could improve diagnosis. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972068?src=rss

The first-in-class KRAS inhibitor showed durable benefit in some patients, but emergence of early resistance requires new combination therapies, investigators say. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972067?src=rss

Students from underrepresented groups would receive more than a decade of financial support from community college through residency if they commited to practice in medically underserved areas. source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972025?src=rss

Two doctors with the same last name — one commits murder — the other takes over his practice and solves the medical mystery behind the murder. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972066?src=rss

A study of children and young people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and COVID-19 showed that the majority had mild symptoms and that the hospitalization rate was low. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972065?src=rss

A class of drugs most often prescribed for erectile dysfunction may cause vision-threatening ocular conditions. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/972064?src=rss

Compared with risedronate, denosumab promoted bone strength in patients initiating glucocorticoids and those on long-term therapy. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971978?src=rss

Further data from the pivotal Checkmate 816 trial continue to support the combination of nivolumab with chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant setting for patients with resectable non–small cell lung cancer. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971977?src=rss

Prospective randomized clinical trials are needed "to examine the role of genetic expression profiling in staging and managing patients," according to Caroline Kim, MD. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971976?src=rss

Lecanemab can reduce amyloid plaques within the first months after treatment initiation and is linked to improved clinical signs in as early as 6 months, updates from a phase 2 trial show. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971975?src=rss

While the primary endpoint of total CV events was not significantly reduced, results of the COSMOS trial showed 'promising' effects of cocoa flavanols in reducing CV death, researchers say. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971974?src=rss

What has been the impact of the Research to Accelerate Cures and Equity (RACE) for Children Act, introduced to support the study of drugs for pediatric cancers? Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971920?src=rss

Shanghai on Friday announced a record 21,000 new cases and a third consecutive day of COVID testing as a lockdown of its 26 million people showed no sign of easing and other Chinese cities tightened curbs, even in places with no recent infections. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971890?src=rss

Moderna said on Friday it was recalling 764,900 doses of its COVID-19 vaccine made by its contract manufacturer Rovi after a vial was found contaminated by a foreign body. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971852?src=rss

A meta-analysis finds an association between shift work and cognitive impairments that may increase the risk of injuries and mistakes in the workplace. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971911?src=rss

The survey investigated the role of skin color in the assessment of neoplastic and inflammatory skin conditions and decisions to perform biopsy. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971910?src=rss

Activated natural killer cells combined with a bispecific antibody showed strong activity in heavily pretreated patients with lymphoma expressing the CD30 antigen. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971904?src=rss

Although the Arctic is considered remote and pristine, plastic pollution has found its way to its water, beaches, ice, and the seafloor and is affecting climate change, according to a new report. Quick Take source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971907?src=rss

In more than 10% of cases, when ductal carcinoma in situ recurs in the same breast, the new lesion is genetically district from the original lesion. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971905?src=rss

In the March issue of American Family Physician , two editorials discussed different aspects of the problem of unnecessary health care services. In " Curbing Cascades of Care: What They Are and How to Stop Them ," Dr. Ishani Ganguli, whose work in identifying low-value services I related in a previous post , presented the case of a healthy 30-year old man with a heart murmur detected at an annual wellness visit. The physician ordered an echocardiogram that suggested pulmonary hypertension, leading to a cardiology visit and a right heart catheterization which showed normal pressures. Of this "false alarm" and others like it, the author observed: Such stories are viscerally familiar to most clinicians. This is a cascade of care: a seemingly unstoppable succession of medical services often initiated by an unnecessary test or unexpected result and driven by the desire to avoid even the slightest risk of missing a potentially life-threatening condition. ... Each step in...

One theater is partnering with health officials to advocate for the COVID-19 vaccine with a healthy dose of humor. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971826?src=rss

Real-world data from Spain suggest that biomarker testing for patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is finally increasing. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971825?src=rss

Using human gastrointestinal tracts from three organ donors, researchers shed renewed insight into the function of different cell types across intestinal regions. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971822?src=rss

The practice update includes how to approach symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the clinic, personalized diagnosis related to GERD symptoms, and precision management. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971821?src=rss

Alabama lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday that would criminalize gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth, with a threat of 10 years in prison for medical providers. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971809?src=rss

Rural practices have been hit particularly hard by a dwindling oncology workforce, fueled in large part by the pandemic, mounting recruitment challenges, and an aging population of clinicians. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971820?src=rss

As awareness of vascular anomalies grows and research on effective treatments continues, this natural offshoot of hematology and oncology offers a fertile area for career development. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971768?src=rss

Adjuvant pembrolizumab significantly improved disease-free survival (DFS) compared to placebo in patients who had undergone complete resection, according to findings from the phase 3 PEARLS study. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971764?src=rss

A novel treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis that would represent a novel mechanism of action showed signs of efficacy when used with riluzole in a phase 2 trial. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/971757?src=rss