If results from FIGARO-DKD are as positive as those of FIDELIO-DKD, the field will work aggressively to get the message out, said George Bakris, MD, professor of medicine and director of the American Heart Association Comprehensive Hypertension Center at the University of Chicago Medicine.
Multiple studies have suggested African American men tend to have more aggressive forms of prostate cancer, but a new study suggests that may not translate to a higher risk of death.
The compiled results revealed that hepatotoxicity related to the gene therapy typically presented as cholestatic, which could be prophylactically treated with prednisolone.
In the span of a few weeks, Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca all announced positive results from their respective coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine trials, with Pfizer submitting to FDA for an emergency use authorization (EUA) on November 20.
Investigating circulating tumor DNA is a top priority for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, noted Michael R. Green, PhD, Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, Division of Cancer Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Regardless of insurance status, racial disparities in technology use and diabetes outcomes persist in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a recent study.
Prior research has found increased colon and breast cancer in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), but that was not borne out in this current study.
Findings published in BMC Ophthalmology suggest that during diagnosis and follow-up of glaucoma with high myopia, more attention ought to be focused on structure and functional defects in macular areas.
Operation Warp Speed officials said they plan to release 6.4 million vaccines against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the initial distribution; OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to role in opioid epidemic; spotlighting difficulty in employer testing for COVID-19.
Teens with migraines attending high schools starting before 8:30 am were found to experience an average 7.7 headache days per month, nearly 3 more headache days than those with later school start times, according to study findings published today.
Patients with asthma can improve their disease control and sleep quality, while reducing depression and anxiety through a behavior change intervention aimed at increasing their physical activity.
Tecentriq (atezolizumab) was approved in 2019 for PD-L1–positive triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), said Aditya Bardia, MBBS, MPH, breast medical oncologist, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
A recent study found that high-flow nasal cannula may be a better option for first-line oxygen therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute compensated hypercapnic respiratory failure than conventional therapy options.
A survey by Willis Towers Watson finds significantly increased use and noted satisfaction in virtual care among the US workforce amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Recently released vaccine data indicate encouraging steps forward in the global fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). When vaccine doses first become available, who should be prioritized?
An analysis published in Health Affairs outlines the benefits of structuring negotiations and standardizing fee-for-service payments independent of any specific reform proposals to control health care spending in 3 high-income countries.
CDC pushes for prioritized contact tracing; urban hospitals struggle to keep up with influx of rural patients; Texas and Louisiana can cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.
The discovery of a genetic signature that correlates with metastasis in prostate cancer could make it much easier for physicians and patients to choose treatment strategies.
The new report suggests that patients treated with prolonged poly-ADP-ribose polymerase inhibitors after chemotherapy may need close hematological monitoring.
While death rates related to HIV infection declined from 2010 to 2017, differences in HIV-related deaths remain among certain populations.
An eye exam paired with artificial intelligence machine learning technology may provide a novel approach to diagnose Parkinson disease in early stages.
The dearth of effective treatment options for patients with ovarian cancer not only leads to poor health outcomes, but also leads to psychological distress, according to new research.
Research behind the therapy could lead to other discoveries about heart disease as well as the aging process.
The 2019/2020 GINA guidelines recommend formoterol to produce better long-term outcomes in patients, noted Megan Althoff, MD, PhD, second-year fellow, University of Colorado, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine.
AstraZeneca announced that its vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be up to 90% effective; FDA grants emergency use authorization (EUA) for antibody cocktail used against COVID-19; spotlighting shortage of specialists to operate ventilators.
A recent survey of UK Biobank participants showed that healthy sleep habits were associated with a possible lower risk of heart failure among adults, even after adjusting for several confounders.
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may not have an increased risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), explained John Corboy, MD, of the University of Colorado Denver, School of Medicine.
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Authors in the Journal of Clinical Oncology discuss hypotheses on the differences in mutations and implications for treatment with PARP inhibitors.
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