Greece: A large-scale study evaluating brodalumab for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis revealed significant improvements in patient outcomes. The study of 638 patients showed that brodalumab led to substantial reductions in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) scores, with 74.0% achieving PASI ≤3 by week 12. In particular, 54.1% of patients achieved complete clearance (PGA0). The […]
A new study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society revealed the long-term efficacy of the Spiration Valve System (SVS) in treating severe heterogeneous emphysema. The EMPROVE study was conducted over a 24-month period that marks a significant advancement in understanding and managing this debilitating respiratory condition. EMPROVE trial is one of the […]
According to a recent study being presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting, Baked Milk Oral Immunotherapy (BMOIT) is well-tolerated and results in significant desensitization to both baked and unheated milk. Cow’s milk allergy is the most common food allergy among young children. This condition persists into adolescence […]
Surgical site infections (SSI) pose a considerable risk in gynecologic cancer surgery due to their potential for complications such as wound dehiscence, abscess formation, and prolonged hospitalization. These infections not only impact patient morbidity and mortality but also contribute to increased healthcare costs. To mitigate this risk, pre-operative antibiotic prophylaxis is routinely administered. Cefazolin is […]
A new study showed that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization procedure. The findings were published as a Special Report in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Doctors use coronary CT angiography (CTA) to diagnose narrowed […]
Sweden: The early extraction of the first permanent molar (FPM) in orthodontic treatment has long been a debatable topic among dental professionals. A recent retrospective records-based cohort study published in The Angle Orthodontist sheds new light on this subject, focusing specifically on spontaneous space closure following first permanent molar (FPM) extraction. “The success rate of […]
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have explored the potential of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) to noninvasively target and modulate the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC), a key brain region associated with pain and autonomic processing. The findings present a promising avenue for noninvasive therapeutic interventions in pain management. The study results were published in The […]
A recent study published in the Graefe’s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology compared the effectiveness and safety of two fixed-dose combination (FDC) ophthalmic solutions for treating open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and ocular hypertension (OHT). This study evaluated the efficacy of the FDC of netarsudil 0.02%/latanoprost 0.005% (NET/LAT; Roclanda®) against bimatoprost 0.03%/timolol maleate 0.5% (BIM/TIM; Ganfort®). Over […]
With ever-increasing life expectancy comes the challenge of treating age-related disorders such as osteoporosis. Although there are effective drugs for treating this metabolic bone disease, they can be expensive and have side effects, limiting their availability to some people. In the search for alternative drug candidates, researchers reporting in ACS Central Science have discovered and […]
USA: A recent study has revealed that the novel US-Candidate Risk Score (US-CRS) may be useful in accurately predicting the risk of death in patients awaiting heart transplantation. The study findings were published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on February 13, 2024. In the registry-based study of 16 905 heart […]