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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) demonstrates greater reduction in depressive symptoms than switching of antidepressant medications in patients with moderately treatment-resistant depression, reveals a study.

Holistic lifestyle changes are urgently needed early in life for better prevention and control of hypertension, as recommended by an international panel of experts in the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) position paper. [J Hypertens 2024;42:23–49]

SB17, a proposed ustekinumab (UST) biosimilar, demonstrates comparable efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK) to the reference drug, as well as lower immunogenicity up to week 28, among individuals suffering from moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to a study.

The 31st Congress of the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM) took place at Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu on 4–7 July 2024. The congress with the theme of “Intelligence in O&G: Real or Artificial?” explored the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in women’s health from adolescent onwards and included both obstetrics and gynecology.

A study has recently observed the possible protective effect of leptin against the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by improving insulin sensitivity.