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Rivaroxaban for prophylactic anticoagulation in COVID-19 strikes out
The use of rivaroxaban in nonhospitalized patients with symptomatic COVID-19 falls short of reducing the composite endpoint of venous and arterial thrombotic events, hospitalization, and death, according to data from PREVENT-HD*.

Fixed-dose combo tackles PD symptoms while minimizing daytime sleepiness
P2B001, an investigational drug formulation that combines extended release (ER) doses of pramipexole and rasagiline, shows promise in managing Parkinson’s Disease (PD), conferring symptom control similar to that achieved with the marketed ER pramipexole while reducing the troublesome side effect of excessive daytime sleepiness.

Rituximab-temozolomide-radiation combo shows promise in recurrent primary CNS lymphoma
Use of rituximab, temozolomide, and radiation appears safe and effective as salvage therapy for patients with recurrent or refractory primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, according to a study in the Philippines, the results of which were presented at the recent AAN 2023.

Motivational interviewing plus CBT eases negative symptoms in schizophrenia
Motivational interviewing (MI) in combination with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) improves negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, reports a study. These symptoms are initially thought of as resistant to any intervention.

Donanemab BLAZEs through Alzheimer’s treatment TRAIL in first active comparator trial
The first study to directly compare two disease-modifying agents for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the phase III TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 4 study shows promising efficacy and safety data on donanemab vs aducanumab for the treatment of early symptomatic AD.



