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GLP-1 agonists induce weight loss in diabetic patients with obesity
Initiation of a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist at standard glycaemic control doses may result in modest weight loss through 72 weeks in patients with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, suggest the results of a real-world study.
GLP-1 agonists induce weight loss in diabetic patients with obesity
17 Feb 2023
Hydrochlorothiazide–lisinopril combo bests nifedipine for BP control in postpartum hypertension
In women with postpartum hypertension, treatment with combined hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)/lisinopril yields greater blood pressure (BP)-lowering benefit than nifedipine monotherapy, according to the results of a pilot study.
Hydrochlorothiazide–lisinopril combo bests nifedipine for BP control in postpartum hypertension
17 Feb 2023
FTD/TPI-bevacizumab combo a new SoC for metastatic CRC?
A combination of trifluridine/tipiracil (FTD/TPI) and bevacizumab provided significant survival benefit when used as third-line treatment for refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) than FTD/TPI alone, findings from the phase III SUNLIGHT study suggest.
FTD/TPI-bevacizumab combo a new SoC for metastatic CRC?
16 Feb 2023
Prophylactic aflibercept reduces vision-threatening complications without gains in visual acuity
Treatment with intravitreal aflibercept in patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy but without centre-involved diabetic macular edema appears to slow disease progression and reduce the risk of developing vision-threatening complications but fall short of improving visual acuity, according to a study.
Prophylactic aflibercept reduces vision-threatening complications without gains in visual acuity
15 Feb 2023
Outpatient oritavancin bests inpatient SoC in acute uncomplicated cellulitis
Outpatient oritavancin therapy appears to be more effective than inpatient standard-of-care (SoC) in reducing 30-day hospital readmissions or admissions among individuals with acute uncomplicated cellulitis, a recent study has shown.
