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Transperineal ultrasound helps predict preterm delivery in threatened preterm labour

04 Jan 2024 by

Cervical length as measured by transperineal ultrasound can predict preterm delivery in women with threatened preterm labour, according to results of a retrospective observational study in 60 Hong Kong women.

Transperineal ultrasound helps predict preterm delivery in threatened preterm labour

04 Jan 2024

Lovo-cel gene therapy shows near-complete VOE resolution in sickle cell disease

04 Jan 2024 by

A single infusion of lovotibeglogene autotemcel (lovo-cel) resulted in near-complete resolution of vaso-occlusive events (VOEs) among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to the combined analysis of phase I/II HGB-206 group C and phase III HGB-210 studies presented at ASH 2023.

Lovo-cel gene therapy shows near-complete VOE resolution in sickle cell disease

04 Jan 2024

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 December 2023)

03 Jan 2024

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 December 2023 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 December 2023)

03 Jan 2024

Pets may delay cognitive decline for older adults living alone

02 Jan 2024

For older adults who live alone, having pets may help mitigate cognitive decline, as shown in a study.

Pets may delay cognitive decline for older adults living alone

02 Jan 2024

Multiple myeloma quadruplet prolongs survival, induces deeper responses

02 Jan 2024 by

Adding subcutaneous daratumumab to the three-drug regimen containing bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (VRd) appears to improve outcomes for transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM), with extended disease-free periods and increased depth of response, according to the phase III PERSEUS trial.

Multiple myeloma quadruplet prolongs survival, induces deeper responses

02 Jan 2024

Mediterranean diet boosts fertility, averts poor pregnancy outcome

02 Jan 2024 by

Keeping to a Mediterranean diet improves fertility and averts poor pregnancy outcome in a comprehensive review and meta-analysis conducted by Singaporean researchers.

Mediterranean diet boosts fertility, averts poor pregnancy outcome

02 Jan 2024

Fluvoxamine of little benefit in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

02 Jan 2024

The use of fluvoxamine for outpatient treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 falls short of reducing the duration of symptoms, as shown in the ACTIV-6 study.

Fluvoxamine of little benefit in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

02 Jan 2024

Higher red meat intake tied to higher risk of UC flare

02 Jan 2024 by

Higher red meat intake is linked to a higher risk of ulcerative colitis (UC) flare, according to an expert who presented findings from a recent study at AIBD 2023.

Higher red meat intake tied to higher risk of UC flare

02 Jan 2024

Retinoblastoma treatment carries increased risk of neutropenia

30 Dec 2023

Neutropenia following intra-arterial chemotherapy occurs more frequently than previously reported among children with retinoblastoma, with topotecan possibly linked to a risk increase, according to a study.

Retinoblastoma treatment carries increased risk of neutropenia

30 Dec 2023

Statins protect against blood clots in people taking hormone therapy

30 Dec 2023 by

Statin therapy appears to mitigate the risk of venous thromboembolism associated with exogenous hormones, according to a study.

Statins protect against blood clots in people taking hormone therapy

30 Dec 2023

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Transperineal ultrasound helps predict preterm delivery in threatened preterm labour

Transperineal ultrasound helps predict preterm delivery in threatened preterm labour

Lovo-cel gene therapy shows near-complete VOE resolution in sickle cell disease

Lovo-cel gene therapy shows near-complete VOE resolution in sickle cell disease

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 December 2023)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 December 2023)

Pets may delay cognitive decline for older adults living alone

Pets may delay cognitive decline for older adults living alone

Multiple myeloma quadruplet prolongs survival, induces deeper responses

Multiple myeloma quadruplet prolongs survival, induces deeper responses

Mediterranean diet boosts fertility, averts poor pregnancy outcome

Mediterranean diet boosts fertility, averts poor pregnancy outcome

Fluvoxamine of little benefit in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Fluvoxamine of little benefit in mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Higher red meat intake tied to higher risk of UC flare

Higher red meat intake tied to higher risk of UC flare

Retinoblastoma treatment carries increased risk of neutropenia

Retinoblastoma treatment carries increased risk of neutropenia

Statins protect against blood clots in people taking hormone therapy

Statins protect against blood clots in people taking hormone therapy