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Second-line selective internal radiotherapy slows colorectal liver metastases progression
Administering a device-based selective internal radiation therapy, in addition to systemic treatment in the second-line setting, extends time to progression in colorectal liver metastases patients, as shown in the phase III EPOCH trial.
Second-line selective internal radiotherapy slows colorectal liver metastases progression
14 Oct 2021
Second bDMARD after failure of non-TNFi biologic in RA shows modest drug survival, response
A recent study has shown modest drug survival and primary response of a second biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) switching due to failure of a nontumour necrosis factor inhibitor (non-TNFi) bDMARD as the first agent.
Second bDMARD after failure of non-TNFi biologic in RA shows modest drug survival, response
14 Oct 2021
Smoking reduces effect of methotrexate-based treatment in RA patients
Current smoking reduces the response of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to methotrexate (MTX) in a dose-responsive manner, regardless of concomitant prednisone use, a recent study has found.
Smoking reduces effect of methotrexate-based treatment in RA patients
14 Oct 2021
Lenzilumab reduces likelihood of survival without ventilation in COVID-19 patients
In hospitalized COVID-19 patients, treatment with the novel GM-CSF* neutralizing monoclonal antibody lenzilumab led to a significant improvement in survival without invasive mechanical ventilation (SWOV), findings from the phase III LIVE-AIR study suggest.
Lenzilumab reduces likelihood of survival without ventilation in COVID-19 patients
14 Oct 2021
Wearable EMG detects poststroke muscle contractions in inactive patients
Wearable surface electromyograpghy (EMG) sensors can detect arm muscle activity in stroke survivors during standard acute care even if no such activity was observed during traditional clinical examination, according to a recent study.
Wearable EMG detects poststroke muscle contractions in inactive patients
14 Oct 2021
Climbing stairs boosts vascular function in patient with hypertension
Climbing stairs is a simple method of assessing physical activity in patients with hypertension and may lead to improved vascular function, a recent study has found.
Climbing stairs boosts vascular function in patient with hypertension
14 Oct 2021
Fatty pancreas carries increased risk of diabetes mellitus
Individuals with fatty pancreas appear to be at heightened risk of developing subsequent diabetes mellitus, but not hypertension or dyslipidaemia, as suggested in a study.