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Prior vaccinations may have AD risk-lowering benefit
Getting vaccinated against tetanus, diphtheria, shingles, and pneumonia appears to help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in older people, according to a claims-based cohort study involving more than 1.5 million individuals.
Prior vaccinations may have AD risk-lowering benefit
22 Aug 2023SC on par with IV rituximab in CD20+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
In patients with previously untreated CD20+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), treatment with subcutaneous (SC) rituximab is not inferior to intravenous (IV) rituximab in terms of serum trough levels, efficacy, and tolerability, as shown in a study presented at EHA 2023.
SC on par with IV rituximab in CD20+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
22 Aug 2023Which factors predict sustained seizure reduction with brivaracetam in focal epilepsy?
In patients with focal epilepsy, seizure frequency at baseline and the number of previous antiseizure medications (ASMs) used can predict sustained reduction in seizure frequency with adjunctive brivaracetam, according to data from the BRIVAFIRST study.
Which factors predict sustained seizure reduction with brivaracetam in focal epilepsy?
22 Aug 2023Does concomitant TKI‒SSRI use increase risk of bleeding, thrombotic events?
Patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) who are being treated with both tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) do not appear to be at greater total risk of bleeding or thrombotic events than those on TKIs only, reveals a study. However, concomitant use of TKIs and SSRIs may elevate the risk of intracranial bleeding.
Does concomitant TKI‒SSRI use increase risk of bleeding, thrombotic events?
19 Aug 2023Fezolinetant reduces menopause-related vasomotor symptoms
Treatment with fezolinetant 30 and 45 mg daily provides relief from moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VSM) associated with menopause, suggests a study.