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SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy or the postpartum period is tied to an increased risk of maternal mortality or serious morbidity due to obstetric complications, a study from the US showed.

When it comes to treating mild chronic hypertension during pregnancy, a strategy of lowering blood pressure (BP) below 140/90 mm Hg is preferrable, as it leads to better pregnancy outcomes without increasing the risk of birthing small-for-gestational-age babies when compared with a strategy of reserving treatment only for severe hypertension, according to the open-label Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy (CHAP) trial.

Nondiabetic adults with overweight or obesity lost more weight when treated with once-weekly semaglutide than once-daily liraglutide, as demonstrated by results of the phase IIIb STEP* 8 trial.

Anaphylactic reactions warranting treatment after receipt of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations appear to be relatively rare, according to a US study presented at AAAAI 2022.

A delayed release/extended release (DR/ER) formulation of amantadine can help reduce breakthrough symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients when the effect of levodopa therapy wears off, as shown in a recent study.

Treatment with a guideline-based thromboprophylaxis in multiple myeloma patients and the addition of pharmacy oversight to risk assessment can help reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), suggests a recent study.

Patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) are at greater risk of adverse events (AEs), have low overall survival (OS), and suffer a substantial economic burden, reports a study, which suggests the need for effective treatment options.