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PCSK9 inhibition tied to decreased psoriasis risk
Inhibition of the proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) pathway appears to be causally associated with a lower risk of psoriasis, regardless of the concentration levels of circulating low-density lipoprotein (LDL), according a two-sample Mendelian randomization study.
PCSK9 inhibition tied to decreased psoriasis risk
20 Mar 2023
Telbivudine use during pregnancy safe, effective in HBsAG-positive mothers
Use of telbivudine (LdT) during the second trimester of pregnancy helps prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus, reveals a study. In addition, treatment with LdT during pregnancy is safe in the long term for both mothers and infants.
Telbivudine use during pregnancy safe, effective in HBsAG-positive mothers
20 Mar 2023
Add-on amantadine of no help in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
The addition of amantadine to standard care falls short of improving the likelihood of recovery of patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a study.
Add-on amantadine of no help in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
20 Mar 2023
SC trastuzumab cost-saving for HER2-positive breast cancer in Hong Kong
A cost minimization analysis based on a literature review and Hong Kong data suggests that using subcutaneous (CS) instead of intravenous (IV) trastuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer (BC) patients can offer an annual saving of more than USD 8.3 million to the Hong Kong healthcare system.