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Meta-analysis: TTFields added to SoC improves OS in newly diagnosed GBM in real-world setting

01 Sep 2023 by

Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that adding tumour-treating fields (TTFields) to standard chemoradiotherapy (CRT) significantly prolongs overall survival (OS) for patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) treated in the real-world setting.

Meta-analysis: TTFields added to SoC improves OS in newly diagnosed GBM in real-world setting

01 Sep 2023

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 August 2023)

01 Sep 2023

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 August 2023 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 August 2023)

01 Sep 2023

Product Highlight - Fosphenytoin sodium (Aurantin)

31 Aug 2023

Fosphenytoin sodium (Aurantin) - Soln for inj (vial) 75 mg/mL

Product Highlight - Fosphenytoin sodium (Aurantin)

31 Aug 2023

Infrequent bowel movement tied to cognitive decline

28 Aug 2023 by

A study presented at AAIC 2023 has shown a link between less frequent bowel movement (ie, one every 3+ days) and cognitive function in adults.

Infrequent bowel movement tied to cognitive decline

28 Aug 2023

Ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine improves acute ischaemic stroke outcomes

25 Aug 2023

Treatment with ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine (GDLM) leads to favourable functional outcomes in individuals who sustained acute ischaemic stroke (AIS), as shown in a study.

Ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine improves acute ischaemic stroke outcomes

25 Aug 2023

Coffee ups risk of intracranial aneurysm

24 Aug 2023

Drinking coffee appears to increase the risk of intracranial aneurysm (IA) and associated haemorrhage, reveals a study. Thus, coffee intake must be reduced for people at risk of IA.

Coffee ups risk of intracranial aneurysm

24 Aug 2023

High social engagement in midlife tied to lower dementia risk

23 Aug 2023 by

Higher levels of social engagement during midlife are associated with a reduced risk of dementia later in life, according to a study presented at AAIC 2023.

High social engagement in midlife tied to lower dementia risk

23 Aug 2023

Prior vaccinations may have AD risk-lowering benefit

22 Aug 2023 by

Getting vaccinated against tetanus, diphtheria, shingles, and pneumonia appears to help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in older people, according to a claims-based cohort study involving more than 1.5 million individuals.

Prior vaccinations may have AD risk-lowering benefit

22 Aug 2023

Which factors predict sustained seizure reduction with brivaracetam in focal epilepsy?

22 Aug 2023

In patients with focal epilepsy, seizure frequency at baseline and the number of previous antiseizure medications (ASMs) used can predict sustained reduction in seizure frequency with adjunctive brivaracetam, according to data from the BRIVAFIRST study.

Which factors predict sustained seizure reduction with brivaracetam in focal epilepsy?

22 Aug 2023

Magnesium sulfate for women at risk of preterm birth does not reduce cerebral palsy risk

19 Aug 2023

For pregnant women at risk of delivering preterm, intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate prior to preterm birth at 30–34 week of gestation does not appear to minimize the chances of child survival free of cerebral palsy at 2 years, as shown in a study.

Magnesium sulfate for women at risk of preterm birth does not reduce cerebral palsy risk

19 Aug 2023

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Meta-analysis: TTFields added to SoC improves OS in newly diagnosed GBM in real-world setting

Meta-analysis: TTFields added to SoC improves OS in newly diagnosed GBM in real-world setting

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 August 2023)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 August 2023)

Product Highlight - Fosphenytoin sodium (Aurantin)

Product Highlight - Fosphenytoin sodium (Aurantin)

Infrequent bowel movement tied to cognitive decline

Infrequent bowel movement tied to cognitive decline

Ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine improves acute ischaemic stroke outcomes

Ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine improves acute ischaemic stroke outcomes

Coffee ups risk of intracranial aneurysm

Coffee ups risk of intracranial aneurysm

High social engagement in midlife tied to lower dementia risk

High social engagement in midlife tied to lower dementia risk

Prior vaccinations may have AD risk-lowering benefit

Prior vaccinations may have AD risk-lowering benefit

Which factors predict sustained seizure reduction with brivaracetam in focal epilepsy?

Which factors predict sustained seizure reduction with brivaracetam in focal epilepsy?

Magnesium sulfate for women at risk of preterm birth does not reduce cerebral palsy risk

Magnesium sulfate for women at risk of preterm birth does not reduce cerebral palsy risk