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Gas-filled on par with fluid-filled IGB for obesity treatment
Current Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved intragastric balloon (IGB) systems, the gas-filled IGB (Obalon) and the fluid-filled IGB (Orbera), demonstrate similar effectiveness for the treatment of obesity, as shown in a recent study.
Gas-filled on par with fluid-filled IGB for obesity treatment
28 Jun 2023
Real-world data back CV safety of JAK inhibitors
Two real-world studies presented at EULAR 2023 reflected the cardiovascular (CV) safety of Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi*) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Real-world data back CV safety of JAK inhibitors
28 Jun 2023
Breast cancer deaths highest within 5 years from diagnosis, decrease afterwards
The risk of mortality for women with early invasive breast cancer is highest during the 5 years after diagnosis, according to a study. Deaths from breast cancer will continue beyond this point, but such risk tends to decrease during each subsequent 5-year period.
Breast cancer deaths highest within 5 years from diagnosis, decrease afterwards
27 Jun 2023
COVID-19 pandemic immensely impacts mental health in postnatal women
A UK-based study demonstrated that the COVID-19 pandemic had an important negative impact on the mental health of postnatal women.