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Treatment with metformin results in a significant reduction in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence following successful antiviral therapy in individuals with diabetes mellitus and chronic hepatitis C (CHC), a recent study has shown.

Metformin lowers HCC risk after antiviral therapy in diabetic patients with hepatitis C

11 Feb 2023

Ultrathin bronchoscopy boasts higher diagnostic yield for peripheral pulmonary lesions

The diagnostic yield for peripheral pulmonary lesions is higher with ultrathin bronchoscopy compared to thin bronchoscopy, as shown in a study, noting that a radial probe endobronchial ultrasound (rEBUS) cannot be inserted through a thin bronchoscope.

Ultrathin bronchoscopy boasts higher diagnostic yield for peripheral pulmonary lesions

Novel KRAS G12C inhibitor shows promising antitumour activity in mutated pancreatic cancer

The investigational KRAS G12C inhibitor sotorasib appears to be active against previously treated KRAS p.G12C–mutated advanced pancreatic cancer while having an acceptable safety profile, according to the results of a phase I/II trial.

Novel KRAS G12C inhibitor shows promising antitumour activity in mutated pancreatic cancer

11 Feb 2023

Is first-line lazertinib monotherapy a potential new SoC for EGFRm NSCLC?

Patients with EGFR-mutated (EGFRm) advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) exhibited significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) when treated with lazertinib compared with gefitinib in the first-line setting, results of the LASER301 trial showed.

Is first-line lazertinib monotherapy a potential new SoC for EGFRm NSCLC?

10 Feb 2023

Adverse pregnancy outcomes implicated in coronary artery disease

Coronary artery disease appears to be common among women with a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including those estimated to be at low risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study.

Adverse pregnancy outcomes implicated in coronary artery disease

Reduced lung function may induce hypertension

Reduced lung function, regardless of smoking status, contributes to an increased hypertension prevalence, reports a study.

Reduced lung function may induce hypertension

10 Feb 2023

Machine-learning algorithm detects diabetes class from ECG

A machine-learning algorithm dubbed DiaBeats demonstrates accuracy in identifying diabetes and prediabetes noninvasively using electrocardiogram (ECG) signal data, reports a study.

Machine-learning algorithm detects diabetes class from ECG

10 Feb 2023

Ultrathin bronchoscopic cryobiopsy safe, effective for lesions probe

The feasibility of ultrathin bronchoscopic cryobiopsy has been proven recently in a study, which also demonstrates its effectiveness and safety for the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions.

Ultrathin bronchoscopic cryobiopsy safe, effective for lesions probe

Herbal combo regimen shows promise for ulcerative colitis

A combination regimen comprising two herbal extracts – curcumin and Qing Dai (QD) – have shown potential in the treatment of active* ulcerative colitis (UC), according to two trials from Israel presented at Crohn’s & Colitis Congress (CCC) 2023.

Herbal combo regimen shows promise for ulcerative colitis

10 Feb 2023

Kisspeptin infusion may restore lost libido in men

An infusion of kisspeptin appears to be beneficial to men with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, modulating sexual brain processing, improving penile tumescence, and boosting sexual desire and arousal, as reported in a study.

Kisspeptin infusion may restore lost libido in men