News & Updates

Individuals with rifampin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) may have the option to undergo shorter treatment periods, as findings from the phase II/III TB-PRACTECAL* trial show the noninferiority and superiority of a 24-week, all-oral regimen to standard of care (SoC). It also had a better safety profile than SoC.

For individuals with obesity, weight loss surgery may prevent premature death and improve chances of having a longer life.

The risk of falls is higher among sedentary patients and those with lower Timed Up and Go test (TUG), according to a study. Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are also at increased risk of falls.

Neither vulvovaginal candidiasis nor bacterial vaginosis is associated with increased incidence of cervical cytologic abnormalities among women with or without human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, according to a study. Bacterial vaginosis may even have a protective effect against cytologic abnormalities among women with HPV coinfection.

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.

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.