An analysis conducted by Pieter Cohen, MD, and colleagues at Cambridge Health Alliance revealed significant variations in the quantity and quality of galantamine sold as dietary supplements versus generic drugs. The study found that the actual amount of galantamine in dietary supplements ranged from 2% to 110% of the labeled quantity, whereas generic drugs contained
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A recent phase III trial conducted in China revealed that a three-dose vaccine regimen known as HEV239 has shown high efficacy in preventing hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections over a 10-year period. The study, led by Shoujie Huang, MSc, from Jiangsu Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, reported an efficacy rate of 83.1% in
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has recently endorsed the use of fecal microbiota-based therapies for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections (CDIs) in new guideline recommendations. However, they have advised against the use of such therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These recommendations were made by a guideline panel consisting of experts
The study comparing various screening scenarios, including annual screening at ages 40 to 79, revealed that this particular age range resulted in the greatest reduction in mortality. According to Debra L. Monticciolo, MD, and colleagues from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, mortality was reduced by 41.7% with annual screening starting at age 40 and continuing up to
Recent research has shed light on the potential connection between niacin metabolism and the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). A study conducted by Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD, and his colleagues at the Cleveland Clinic explored how two terminal metabolites of niacin, N1-methyl-2-pyridone-5-carboxamide (2PY) and N1-methyl-4-pyridone-3-carboxamide (4PY), may contribute to an increased risk of
When it comes to reporting on healthcare issues, especially in the midst of a pandemic, it is crucial to present the full scope of the situation. David Auerbach, PhD, emphasizes the importance of not just focusing on the nurses leaving their positions, but also considering those who are stepping in to fill the gaps. Failure
Hospital-at-home models have been gaining popularity due to their potential to offer acute care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. However, the implementation of eligibility criteria raises concerns regarding equal access to this innovative care model. While healthcare systems establish these criteria to ensure patient safety, there is a risk of creating
Recent findings from a placebo-controlled trial, known as ARIAA, have shown that treatment with abatacept can reduce inflammatory markers and delay the progression to a formal diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients with persistent joint pain. This study, led by Dr. Georg Schett and his team at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany, also demonstrated
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have long been a concern for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. These injuries can have significant long-term effects on the physical and mental health of individuals. Recently, a retrospective study has shed light on a potential link between moderate/severe and penetrating TBIs and the development of brain cancer in
Acne is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In an effort to provide the most up-to-date and effective treatment options for acne, a panel of experts recently drafted an update to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) clinical guidelines. These guidelines offer strong recommendations for various treatment approaches, as well as