In a recent study conducted by María Paz Martínez-Vidal, MD, PhD, and colleagues from Hospital Universitario San Juan de Alicante in Alicante, Spain, Spanish patients with inflammatory arthritis were found to have higher treatment retention rates when using biosimilar biologics compared to the originator products. The study focused on patients who were prescribed either etanercept
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A recent randomized trial, REC-CAGEFREE I, has shed light on the inefficacy of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty as an initial strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses. The study revealed that DCB with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) resulted in a significantly higher composite 24-month rate of cardiovascular death, target vessel myocardial infarction (MI),
A recent study conducted at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea, revealed some groundbreaking results regarding the use of edoxaban (Savaysa) monotherapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD). The EPIC-CAD trial compared the outcomes of patients on edoxaban monotherapy versus those on dual antithrombotic therapy and found that
A randomized clinical trial conducted by Benjamin O’Brien, MD, PhD, of Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, revealed that keeping potassium levels high after cardiac surgery to prevent post-surgical atrial fibrillation (Afib) did not yield the desired results. The study showed that new-onset Afib after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) occurred in 26.2% of patients supplemented at
The recent findings from a working group of senior investigators, as part of the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), have shed new light on the role of the APOE4 gene in Alzheimer’s disease. Contrary to previous debates, it has been conclusively established that the APOE4 gene is indeed toxic and serves as the strongest genetic
Recently, the FDA issued a final rule that will have significant implications for tobacco retailers across the United States. This new rule raises the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales, in alignment with the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act signed in December 2019. The federal minimum age for the sale of tobacco products
Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever, is a viral illness that originates from forested tropical areas. Discovered in 1955 in a forest worker on the island of Trinidad, the virus was named after a nearby village and wetlands. The virus has been associated with midges, small biting flies, as well as certain types
Antidepressants are commonly used to treat depression in older adults, but there has been concern regarding their potential impact on fall risk. A recent cohort study by Wei-Hsuan Lo-Ciganic and colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh investigated the association between first-line antidepressants and the risk of falls and related injuries among older adults. The study
In the realm of political leadership, transparency is often hailed as a cornerstone of accountability. However, when it comes to the medical history of our leaders, a veil of secrecy seems to linger. Recent scrutiny of President Biden’s health has shed light on the lack of information surrounding Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ medical background.
In the medical field, it is crucial to pay close attention to the statements made by professionals. It is easy to accept information at face value, but upon careful examination, one may uncover misleading or incomplete statements that could have serious consequences for patients’ health. Dr. Jonathan Finnoff’s question about antibiotic selection for Olympians who