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Can losartan delay the progression of AD?

Can losartan delay the progression of AD?

13 Dec 2021 byAudrey Abella

In individuals with clinically diagnosed mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD), treatment with the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) losartan for 12 months did not reduce the rate of brain atrophy, findings from the phase II RADAR* trial suggest.

13 Dec 2021
Cutting first-day dexamethasone dose not recommended for breast cancer patients on anthracycline

Cutting first-day dexamethasone dose not recommended for breast cancer patients on anthracycline

11 Dec 2021

In breast cancer patients treated with anthracycline-containing regimens, reducing the first-day dose of dexamethasone does not yield significant gastrointestinal benefit and is not recommended for nausea management, a recent study has found.

11 Dec 2021
Low-dose aspirin does not stave off dementia

Low-dose aspirin does not stave off dementia

10 Dec 2021 byRoshini Claire Anthony

A daily 100 mg dose of aspirin for 7 years did not reduce the risk of dementia in individuals with diabetes and no history of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to results of the ASCEND* study presented at AHA 2021.

10 Dec 2021