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Diltiazem carries increased risk of serious bleeding in certain AF patients

30 Apr 2024

The use of diltiazem, especially at doses exceeding 120 mg/d, appears to contribute to a heightened risk of serious bleeding compared with metoprolol in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are receiving oral anticoagulant therapy, according to a retrospective cohort study.

Diltiazem carries increased risk of serious bleeding in certain AF patients

30 Apr 2024

CSR cuts angina episodes in patients with no further antianginal options

30 Apr 2024 by

In the placebo-controlled ORBITA-COSMIC* trial, an implantable coronary sinus reducer (CSR) does not increase transmural myocardial perfusion, but it reduces the frequency of angina and improves quality of life (QoL) in patients with no further antianginal options.

CSR cuts angina episodes in patients with no further antianginal options

30 Apr 2024

Supplement cocktail boosts COVID-19 treatment arsenal

29 Apr 2024 by

Daily supplementation with melatonin, zinc, and multivitamins cuts the duration of COVID-19 or COVID-19-like symptoms, thus supplementing the COVID-19 treatment armamentarium, a study has shown.

Supplement cocktail boosts COVID-19 treatment arsenal

29 Apr 2024

New long-term data confirm safety, efficacy of atogepant for migraine prevention

27 Apr 2024 by

Daily use of the oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist atogepant to prevent migraine is associated with a favourable safety profile and sustained improvements in efficacy outcomes, according to the 52-week data from an ongoing, open-label, 156-week safety extension study.

New long-term data confirm safety, efficacy of atogepant for migraine prevention

27 Apr 2024

Maternal fish oil supplementation tied to overweight in children

27 Apr 2024 by

Children of mothers who took n‒3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) supplements during pregnancy tend to have an increased body mass index (BMI) at age 10 years, a higher risk of being overweight, and greater fat percentage and metabolic syndrome score, a study has shown.

Maternal fish oil supplementation tied to overweight in children

27 Apr 2024

Higher doses of NSAID carry increased CVD risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients

26 Apr 2024

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis who are exposed to higher doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) appear to have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study.

Higher doses of NSAID carry increased CVD risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients

26 Apr 2024

Baseline eGFR predicts inhibitor-induced AKI

26 Apr 2024

A recent study has found three baseline characteristics that can predict sustained acute kidney injury (AKI), and these include estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), loop diuretic, and spironolactone use. For immune checkpoint inhibitor-related AKI, only baseline eGFR is predictive.

Baseline eGFR predicts inhibitor-induced AKI

26 Apr 2024

Stand Against Prediabetes campaign aiming for early detection, better management

26 Apr 2024 by

The ‘Stand Against Prediabetes; Don’t Sugarcoat It’ (SAPd) program was recently launched in Putrajaya.

Stand Against Prediabetes campaign aiming for early detection, better management

26 Apr 2024

Intranasal zavegepant offers freedom from pain in women with acute migraine

26 Apr 2024 by

The use of nasal spray zavegepant 10 mg provides freedom from pain and the most bothersome migraine symptom (MBS*) at 2 hours after treatment in women with acute migraine, according to the pooled analysis of the two trials presented at AAN 2024.

Intranasal zavegepant offers freedom from pain in women with acute migraine

26 Apr 2024

Pharmacist-driven program viable in patients taking antineoplastic agents

25 Apr 2024

A pharmacist monitoring program is feasible and useful for patients receiving oral antineoplastic agents, reports a recent study.

Pharmacist-driven program viable in patients taking antineoplastic agents

25 Apr 2024

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Diltiazem carries increased risk of serious bleeding in certain AF patients

Diltiazem carries increased risk of serious bleeding in certain AF patients

CSR cuts angina episodes in patients with no further antianginal options

CSR cuts angina episodes in patients with no further antianginal options

Supplement cocktail boosts COVID-19 treatment arsenal

Supplement cocktail boosts COVID-19 treatment arsenal

New long-term data confirm safety, efficacy of atogepant for migraine prevention

New long-term data confirm safety, efficacy of atogepant for migraine prevention

Maternal fish oil supplementation tied to overweight in children

Maternal fish oil supplementation tied to overweight in children

Higher doses of NSAID carry increased CVD risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients

Higher doses of NSAID carry increased CVD risk in ankylosing spondylitis patients

Baseline eGFR predicts inhibitor-induced AKI

Baseline eGFR predicts inhibitor-induced AKI

Stand Against Prediabetes campaign aiming for early detection, better management

Stand Against Prediabetes campaign aiming for early detection, better management

Intranasal zavegepant offers freedom from pain in women with acute migraine

Intranasal zavegepant offers freedom from pain in women with acute migraine

Pharmacist-driven program viable in patients taking antineoplastic agents

Pharmacist-driven program viable in patients taking antineoplastic agents