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Risankizumab proven safe, effective in bio-naïve psoriasis patients
Treatment with risankizumab (RZB) results in significantly lower absolute Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores at week 52 in bio-naïve psoriasis patients compared with other biologic therapies, according to the results of a 2-year interim analysis from the German cohort of the VALUE study, presented at EADV 2023.
Risankizumab proven safe, effective in bio-naïve psoriasis patients
24 Oct 2023Topical plant-based drug induces durable hair growth in children with moderate to severe AA
Twice-daily application of the botanical coacillium 22.25% cutaneous solution leads to significant hair growth in children and adolescents with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata (AA), with the improvement in hair loss sustained through months after treatment discontinuation, according to data from the phase II/III RAAINBOW trial.
Topical plant-based drug induces durable hair growth in children with moderate to severe AA
24 Oct 2023COVID shots hold up against Omicron XBB for youngest kids in SG
The monovalent mRNA vaccine helped stave off severe COVID-19 outcomes in children aged 1 to 4 years during the Omicron wave, as shown in a study from Singapore.
COVID shots hold up against Omicron XBB for youngest kids in SG
23 Oct 2023BP control, antihypertensive drug use prevent death after stroke
Ischaemic stroke (IS) patients with consistently controlled blood pressure (BP) and who regularly take antihypertensive medications following discharge have lower risks of death and vascular events, reports a recent study.
BP control, antihypertensive drug use prevent death after stroke
23 Oct 2023Small wins for amlitelimab in STREAM-AD
The experimental drug amlitelimab has scored positive outcomes in the double-blind, placebo-controlled phase IIb STREAM-AD study evaluating it as a treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
Small wins for amlitelimab in STREAM-AD
23 Oct 2023Do alpha-1 receptor blockers help prevent COVID-19 hospitalization?
Frequent use of alpha-1 receptor blockers is neither harmful nor protective against the risk of uncomplicated or severe COVID-19 hospitalization, a study has shown.
Do alpha-1 receptor blockers help prevent COVID-19 hospitalization?
22 Oct 2023Nonsteroidal cream brings early relief in atopic dermatitis itch
In children and adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, applying tapinarof cream 1% helps reduce itch within 24 hours, according to the results of the phase III trials ADORING 1 and 2.