Cancer: Fast tracked drugs often do not improve clinical outcomes, say researchers
A study has found that most cancer drugs granted accelerated approval in the US did not show benefits in overall survival or quality of life in confirmatory trials after more…
More premature babies born following Swedish parental leave policy
A study from Stockholm University found that the introduction of a policy protecting parental leave benefits in Sweden in 1980 led to unintended consequences on child health. The policy, known…
A game-changer in preventing heart failure and sudden cardiac deaths
A meta-analysis published in Circulation focused on the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on adverse cardiovascular events in diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease patients. SGLT2 inhibitors reduced the rate…
Collagen Supplements for Skin, Hair, and Nails: What to Know
Dr. Mary Claire Haver has found collagen supplements with VERISOL to be safe and somewhat effective for issues like wrinkles, cellulite, and bone health. She emphasizes the importance of evidence-based…
Esketamine Linked to Reduced Postpartum Depression Risk
The meta-analysis suggests that a single dose of intravenous esketamine during delivery or caesarean section may reduce the risk of postpartum depression by more than 50% in the first 6…
Empagliflozin fails to reduce HF hospitalizations, deaths after acute MI: EMPACT-MI
A study called EMPACT-MI found that empagliflozin, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, did not reduce the risk of heart failure hospitalizations or deaths after a heart attack.…
Overcoming Key Diversity Gaps Within the Healthcare Continuum
Disparities in healthcare with diversity and inclusion persist, as seen in imbalances among healthcare practitioners and clinical trial participants. Lack of diversity affects trial outcomes and patient care and does…
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Oral and Topical Antifungals Beneficial for Dupilumab Facial Redness in Atopic Dermatitis
A study published in Dermatologic Therapy found that oral and topical antifungals are effective for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) who develop dupilumab facial redness (DFR) after receiving dupilumab treatment.…
NYSE notifies Amwell Health it’s at risk of being delisted
Boston-based telehealth company Amwell Health has fallen out of compliance with the New York Stock Exchange's minimum stock price requirement. The company's stock price needs to be over $1 for…