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The novel NOV03 ophthalmic drop consisting of perfluorohexyloctane appears to help reduce both signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), as shown in the results of the phase III MOJAVE study.

Too little salt is not necessarily better for individuals with heart failure, with the results of a recent meta-analysis suggesting that sodium restriction in this population increases the risk of death.

Body mass index (BMI) appears to be the main mediator of the association of sleep apnoea and snoring with type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggests a study.

Long-term treatment with dupilumab is well tolerated, and its efficacy in children with uncontrolled, moderate-to-severe asthma as seen in the VOYAGE study is consistent, according to the EXCURSION open-label extension study. In addition, patients who switched from placebo to dupilumab has improved rapid lung function.

Myopia and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) share a strong bidirectional, genetic, causal relationship, which is primarily driven by intraocular pressure (IOP), suggest the results of a study.

Revered by diet enthusiasts as a godsend in the weight loss arena, a low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF*) diet appears to take the opposite pole from a cardiovascular (CV) standpoint, as researchers from Canada found high levels of bad cholesterol and apolipoprotein B (apoB) in individuals who adhered to this dietary pattern.

Combination therapy with metformin and thiazolidinedione appears to be the best performing glucose-lowering medication for preventing atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), as shown in a study.