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OASIS-1: Thumbs up for mirikizumab in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis
The interleukin (IL)-23 inhibitor mirikizumab demonstrates superior efficacy in the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis as compared with placebo, with initial responses during induction preserved through the maintenance phase, according to the results of the phase III OASIS-1 trial.
OASIS-1: Thumbs up for mirikizumab in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis
23 Aug 2022
FLT3 inhibitor improves survival in patients with FLT3+ acute myeloid leukaemia
Patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia with an FLT3 mutation (FLT3+ AML) may benefit from the addition of an FLT3 inhibitor to intensive chemotherapy postinduction by improving event-free (EFS) or overall survival (OS), suggests a study.
FLT3 inhibitor improves survival in patients with FLT3+ acute myeloid leukaemia
23 Aug 2022
COVID-19 lockdowns reduce exercise in CIED patients
Patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) see lower levels of physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during a period of lockdown, according to a recent Germany study. While younger patients resume exercise with the easing of restrictions, older patients tend to remain inactive.
COVID-19 lockdowns reduce exercise in CIED patients
23 Aug 2022
Live birth after breast cancer may improve overall survival
Women who become pregnant and have a live birth following a diagnosis of breast cancer may have better overall survival (OS) outcomes than those without live births post-cancer, according to a study presented at ESHRE 2022.
Live birth after breast cancer may improve overall survival
22 Aug 2022
Rise in late-stage cervical cancer in SG linked to suboptimal screening uptake
Local researchers note a rising trend of late-stage cervical cancer in Singapore, a pattern that they say is likely to be an effect of a less than optimal uptake of screening for the disease.
Rise in late-stage cervical cancer in SG linked to suboptimal screening uptake
22 Aug 2022
Patient decision aid helps in decision-making process when selecting regimen for CRC
A newly developed patient decision aid (PDA) aids in the shared decision-making in choosing first-line targeted therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC), reports a study in Taiwan.