News & Updates

Patients who are prone to Barrett’s esophagus (BE), specifically those belonging to racial and ethnic minorities, express concern about developing esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), reveals a study. However, they seldom go through screening and lack awareness of screening recommendations.

Oral gepotidacin, an investigational, first-in-class oral antibiotic with a novel mechanism of action, showed favourable signals for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs), according to the results of two phase III trials.

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a history of cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, or liver disease, as well as prior use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can contribute to an increased risk of relapse after methotrexate dose reduction, as suggested in a study.

Pregnant women who remain unvaccinated from COVID-19 are at increased risk of contracting COVID-19 when compared with unvaccinated nonpregnant women, as reported in a study for the Philippines.