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Add-on ezetimibe helps reduce LDL-C in post-ACS patients

29 Nov 2021 by

The addition of ezetimibe to a statin led to reductions in low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients who have been stabilized after the presentation of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), according to data presented at AHA 2021.

Add-on ezetimibe helps reduce LDL-C in post-ACS patients

29 Nov 2021

Dupilumab benefits in kids with asthma hold out to 52 weeks

28 Nov 2021 by

Dupilumab significantly continues to improve lung function — including measures of the large and small airways — out to 52 weeks in children with uncontrolled, moderate-to-severe asthma, according to 52-week data of the LIBERTY ASTHMA VOYAGE trial.

Dupilumab benefits in kids with asthma hold out to 52 weeks

28 Nov 2021

AI-powered nudges help improve statin adherence

28 Nov 2021

Using artificial intelligence-powered software to deliver personalized behavioural nudges helps improve patient adherence to statins, a new trial has found.

AI-powered nudges help improve statin adherence

28 Nov 2021

Aspirin, cilostazol exert similar effects on white matter changes in cerebral small vessel disease

27 Nov 2021

The progression of white matter changes in cerebral small vessel disease does not seem to be different between aspirin- and cilostazol-treated patients, a study has found.

Aspirin, cilostazol exert similar effects on white matter changes in cerebral small vessel disease

27 Nov 2021

Statins not only good for the heart, but also the liver

27 Nov 2021 by

Statins can help preserve liver function in patients with chronic liver disease, according to two studies presented at AASLD 2021— showing that not only are statins protective for the heart, but also for the liver.

Statins not only good for the heart, but also the liver

27 Nov 2021

Does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness wane over time?

26 Nov 2021 by

A large study conducted in Israel has suggested that the effectiveness of the BNT162b2 vaccine against COVID-19 decreases over time.

Does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness wane over time?

26 Nov 2021

Community pharmacist intervention helps improve medication adherence

26 Nov 2021

A recent collaborative effort has successfully implemented a community pharmacist-led adherence intervention in several independent pharmacies in Buffalo, New York in the US, which has resulted in increased interactions with patients and, in some cases, improved adherence measures, reports a study.

Community pharmacist intervention helps improve medication adherence

26 Nov 2021

Methylprednisolone improves major kidney outcomes in patients with IgAN

26 Nov 2021 by

Treatment with methylprednisolone reduces the risk of kidney composite outcomes, including kidney failure, 40 percent decline in eGFR, or death due to kidney disease, in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), according to the TESTING* study presented at ASN Kidney Week 2021.

Methylprednisolone improves major kidney outcomes in patients with IgAN

26 Nov 2021

6-month single antiplatelet regimen after DAPT post-PCI may reduce GI injury

25 Nov 2021 by

Among patients who received 6 months of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), switching to a single antiplatelet therapy (SAPT) regimen for another 6 months resulted in less gastrointestinal (GI) injury than continuing DAPT, results of the OPT-PEACE trial showed.

6-month single antiplatelet regimen after DAPT post-PCI may reduce GI injury

25 Nov 2021

Antihistamine raises appetite in adults

25 Nov 2021

Cyproheptadine appears to induce hunger in adults with poor appetite, as shown in a study.

Antihistamine raises appetite in adults

25 Nov 2021

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Add-on ezetimibe helps reduce LDL-C in post-ACS patients

Add-on ezetimibe helps reduce LDL-C in post-ACS patients

Dupilumab benefits in kids with asthma hold out to 52 weeks

Dupilumab benefits in kids with asthma hold out to 52 weeks

AI-powered nudges help improve statin adherence

AI-powered nudges help improve statin adherence

Aspirin, cilostazol exert similar effects on white matter changes in cerebral small vessel disease

Aspirin, cilostazol exert similar effects on white matter changes in cerebral small vessel disease

Statins not only good for the heart, but also the liver

Statins not only good for the heart, but also the liver

Does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness wane over time?

Does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness wane over time?

Community pharmacist intervention helps improve medication adherence

Community pharmacist intervention helps improve medication adherence

Methylprednisolone improves major kidney outcomes in patients with IgAN

Methylprednisolone improves major kidney outcomes in patients with IgAN

6-month single antiplatelet regimen after DAPT post-PCI may reduce GI injury

6-month single antiplatelet regimen after DAPT post-PCI may reduce GI injury

Antihistamine raises appetite in adults

Antihistamine raises appetite in adults