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Drug-delivery device implant works well for neovascular AMD
An ocular implant that continuously dispenses an antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy into the vitreous performs well in the management of neovascular age-related macular degeneration, affording disease control and achieving vision and anatomical outcomes similar to that obtained with monthly intravitreal injections, as shown in the phase III ARCHWAY trial.
Drug-delivery device implant works well for neovascular AMD
18 Oct 2021Warfarin plus aspirin tied to higher bleeding risk than monotherapy in AF patients
The combination of aspirin and warfarin therapy appears to increase the risk of bleeding, with little benefit in reducing stroke or cardiovascular events compared with warfarin alone in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), reveals a study.
Warfarin plus aspirin tied to higher bleeding risk than monotherapy in AF patients
18 Oct 2021Antiplatelet plus anticoagulant therapy linked to better outcomes in COVID-19
Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who receive antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs concurrently may fare better than those given only therapeutic anticoagulation, according to a study.
Antiplatelet plus anticoagulant therapy linked to better outcomes in COVID-19
18 Oct 2021Hydroxychloroquine use does not increase risk of heart failure in RA patients
Use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) does not contribute to the development of heart failure (HF) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a study has shown.
Hydroxychloroquine use does not increase risk of heart failure in RA patients
15 Oct 2021Methotrexate–leflunomide combo safe in rheumatoid arthritis
Methotrexate (MTX) plus leflunomide (LEF) demonstrates a relatively good safety profile overall compared with the combination of MTX and sulfasalazine (SSZ) and strategies involving advanced therapies in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), reports a study.