News & Updates

In patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), elevated total cholesterol levels are associated with dysregulation of lipid metabolism and may lead to poor clinical outcomes, as shown in a study.

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 01-15 February 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.

Frequently adding salt to food significantly increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population, according to a recent study.

Exposure to potassium-competitive acid blockers (PCABs) may heighten the risk of developing gastric cancer after successful treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection, according to a study.

Abstinence from alcohol may dramatically increase survival rates for individuals with alcohol-related cirrhosis, as reported in a study.

For ex-smokers, the risk of cancer appears to significantly decrease 10 years after quitting, according to a study from Korea.