News & Updates

There was a significant drop in hospitalizations for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a recent study has found.

For older acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients with implanted bioabsorbable polymer sirolimus-eluting stents, a strategy involving ticagrelor monotherapy after 3‐month dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is better than ticagrelor‐based 12‐month DAPT, according to a post hoc analysis of the TICO* trial. Furthermore, the beneficial effect of ticagrelor monotherapy increases with age and is strongest among patients aged ≥64 years.

Treatment with apremilast appears safe and effective against mild to moderate plaque psoriasis, according to a recent study.

Drinking coffee and tea, separately or in combination, seems to help protect against the risk of stroke or dementia, according to a recent study.

Daily intake of red ginseng and herbal extract complex (RHC) is safe for the management of menopausal pain, a new study has found.