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Noninvasive device targets precancerous cervical lesions with minimal risk

04 Apr 2024 by

A novel device that integrates hexaminolevulinate (HAL) hydrochloride (HCl) with photodynamic therapy for the treatment of cervical histologic high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) has shown good results in the global phase III APRICITY study, with lasting efficacy and an acceptable safety profile.

Noninvasive device targets precancerous cervical lesions with minimal risk

04 Apr 2024

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 March 2024)

04 Apr 2024

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 March 2024 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 March 2024)

04 Apr 2024

Prior antibiotic use ups pouchitis risk after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

03 Apr 2024

Antibiotic exposure may put individuals scheduled to undergo ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) at increased risk of pouchitis, according to a study.

Prior antibiotic use ups pouchitis risk after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

03 Apr 2024

H pylori eradication boosts survival outcomes for gastric cancer patients

03 Apr 2024

In gastric cancer patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, eradicating the infection leads to improved survival rates, as shown in a study.

H pylori eradication boosts survival outcomes for gastric cancer patients

03 Apr 2024

Real-world COPD treatment practices in SG lag behind updated guidelines

02 Apr 2024 by

Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Singapore could benefit from treatment escalation under the latest Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines, as reported by a group of researchers.

Real-world COPD treatment practices in SG lag behind updated guidelines

02 Apr 2024

Vitamin B12 supplementation improves human milk status in mothers

02 Apr 2024

Maternal supplementation with vitamin B12 provides benefits on both short- and long-term human milk (HM) status, as shown in a study.

Vitamin B12 supplementation improves human milk status in mothers

02 Apr 2024

Novel neutralizing mAb offers potential treatment for cerebral ischaemic injury

02 Apr 2024 by

Researchers from a joint team at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a novel neutralizing monoclonal antibody (mAb; 6H2) that targets circulating adipocyte fatty acid–binding protein (A-FABP), offering potential in alleviating cerebral ischaemic injury.

Novel neutralizing mAb offers potential treatment for cerebral ischaemic injury

02 Apr 2024

Renal denervation affords durable BP control

02 Apr 2024

Renal denervation yields substantial reductions in ambulatory systolic blood pressure for up to 36 years in randomized controlled trials and up to 10 years in observational cohort studies without compromising renal function, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Renal denervation affords durable BP control

02 Apr 2024

Pembrolizumab plus chemo ups survival in advanced endometrial cancer across MMR subgroups

02 Apr 2024 by

Adding pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy resulted in a favourable overall survival (OS) benefit in patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer compared with chemotherapy alone, regardless of mismatch repair (MMR) status, according to a key prespecified secondary analysis of the NRG-GY018 trial presented at the SGO 2024.

Pembrolizumab plus chemo ups survival in advanced endometrial cancer across MMR subgroups

02 Apr 2024

Edoxaban matches apixaban for stroke prevention in very elderly population

01 Apr 2024

Very elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation fare well with either edoxaban or apixaban in terms of stroke prevention, although those on edoxaban may have higher bleeding risk, according to a study.

Edoxaban matches apixaban for stroke prevention in very elderly population

01 Apr 2024

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Noninvasive device targets precancerous cervical lesions with minimal risk

Noninvasive device targets precancerous cervical lesions with minimal risk

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 March 2024)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 March 2024)

Prior antibiotic use ups pouchitis risk after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

Prior antibiotic use ups pouchitis risk after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

H pylori eradication boosts survival outcomes for gastric cancer patients

H pylori eradication boosts survival outcomes for gastric cancer patients

Real-world COPD treatment practices in SG lag behind updated guidelines

Real-world COPD treatment practices in SG lag behind updated guidelines

Vitamin B12 supplementation improves human milk status in mothers

Vitamin B12 supplementation improves human milk status in mothers

Novel neutralizing mAb offers potential treatment for cerebral ischaemic injury

Novel neutralizing mAb offers potential treatment for cerebral ischaemic injury

Renal denervation affords durable BP control

Renal denervation affords durable BP control

Pembrolizumab plus chemo ups survival in advanced endometrial cancer across MMR subgroups

Pembrolizumab plus chemo ups survival in advanced endometrial cancer across MMR subgroups

Edoxaban matches apixaban for stroke prevention in very elderly population

Edoxaban matches apixaban for stroke prevention in very elderly population