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PCSK9 inhibition tied to decreased psoriasis risk
Inhibition of the proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) pathway appears to be causally associated with a lower risk of psoriasis, regardless of the concentration levels of circulating low-density lipoprotein (LDL), according a two-sample Mendelian randomization study.
Telbivudine use during pregnancy safe, effective in HBsAG-positive mothers
Use of telbivudine (LdT) during the second trimester of pregnancy helps prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus, reveals a study. In addition, treatment with LdT during pregnancy is safe in the long term for both mothers and infants.
Frequent aspirin use protects against ovarian cancer even in women with genetic predisposition
Genetic susceptibility to ovarian cancer does not appear to modify the protective association between frequent aspirin use and the risk of developing the cancer, as shown in a study.
How accurate is PPI test in GERD, chest pain diagnosis?
Use of the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) test showed acceptable sensitivity but poor specificity in diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a study has shown. The test, however, works better in GERD-related noncardiac chest pain (NCCP).
