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Trial of two tenofovir-containing regimens for HIV/HBV co-infection: Insights from ALLIANCE
The triplet combination of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) is as good as dolutegravir + emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (DTG+F/TDF) in terms of efficacy for HIV control but results in better hepatitis B virus (HBV) outcomes in patients with HIV/HBV co-infection, according to results of the phase III ALLIANCE trial presented at IAS 2022.
Trial of two tenofovir-containing regimens for HIV/HBV co-infection: Insights from ALLIANCE
11 Sep 2024Lower all-cause death, fewer HF events with empagliflozin in acute HF
Patients hospitalized with acute heart failure (HF) have a reduced risk of subsequent HF events or all-cause mortality if treated with once-daily empagliflozin while in hospital, according to results of the EMPULSE trial presented at HFSA 2022.
Lower all-cause death, fewer HF events with empagliflozin in acute HF
25 Jul 2024Does salt intake truly affect outcomes in HF patients?
A small, single-centre study has suggested that increasing sodium intake does not affect weight or kidney function in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure (HF) who are undergoing aggressive diuretic therapy.
Does salt intake truly affect outcomes in HF patients?
25 Jul 2024High oxytocin dose helps reduce postpartum haemorrhage
Use of high-dose oxytocin postpartum appears to result in reduced rates of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) when compared with traditional doses, as shown in a study presented at SMFM 2024.