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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.

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.

The addition of amantadine to standard care falls short of improving the likelihood of recovery of patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a study.

A cost minimization analysis based on a literature review and Hong Kong data suggests that using subcutaneous (CS) instead of intravenous (IV) trastuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer (BC) patients can offer an annual saving of more than USD 8.3 million to the Hong Kong healthcare system.

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.

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).