A groundbreaking treatment candidate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has shown promising results in the phase IIb PARADIGM trial. PrimeC, a unique formulation of the FDA-approved drugs ciprofloxacin and celecoxib, demonstrated positive safety outcomes and potential efficacy in ALS patients. The trial, presented by Dr. Merit Cudkowicz of Massachusetts General Hospital at the American Academy
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The use of antipsychotics in dementia patients has long been a topic of concern due to the potential risks associated with these medications. A recent population-based cohort study from the U.K. revealed that the risks may be even greater than previously acknowledged. The analysis, which included more than 170,000 adults with dementia, found that those
Viltolarsen (Viltepso) has shown promise in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in boys and men, as evidenced by the results of the open-label, phase II Galactic53 trial. The therapy, which involves exon skipping, demonstrated favorable safety profiles and potential clinical benefits in pulmonary function among participants, as reported during a late-breaking poster session
Dallas anesthesiologist Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz Jr., MD, made headlines after being convicted for a tragic incident involving the injection of a nerve-blocking agent and other drugs into IV bags. This reckless act led to a coworker’s death and multiple cardiac emergencies among patients, bringing to light the serious consequences of medical malpractice. In a separate
The world of healthcare is constantly evolving, with new challenges and advancements shaping the landscape. Healthcare professionals from various fields have recently shared their critical statements on different aspects of the industry, shedding light on issues that impact patient care and medical practice. Despite the emergence of newer, highly effective cholesterol-lowering drugs, experts like Christie
In the world of medicine, there are certain cases that leave even the most seasoned professionals scratching their heads. One such case involves a healthy 28-year-old woman who presented with a gradually expanding mass in the inside corner of her left eye. Dr. Grégoire Van Acker and his colleagues at Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc in Brussels
Republican lawmakers expressed discontent during a recent hearing with FDA Commissioner Robert Califf regarding the agency’s handling of various issues, including the authorization of COVID-19 vaccines. Rep. Paul Gosar criticized the FDA for granting emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccines, stating that they do not stop virus transmission and have been linked to adverse
In a recent analysis of hospital websites, it was found that nearly all of them transferred user information to third parties, raising concerns over privacy policies. The study, led by Matthew McCoy, PhD, and his team from the University of Pennsylvania, revealed that almost one-third of the hospital websites did not have a privacy policy
Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease with limited treatment options and poor survival rates. It is particularly challenging when the cancer is borderline resectable, meaning that the tumor is technically able to be removed surgically, but with a high risk of the cancer returning due to positive margins. In a recent pilot study presented at
A recent retrospective study conducted in hospitalized veterans with COVID-19 revealed an interesting association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV). The findings indicated that patients with OSA had a greater likelihood of requiring NIV during hospitalization. However, the study also highlighted a positive outcome related to booster vaccination, which