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Prompt DOAC therapy after stroke safe for AF patients
Prompt DOAC therapy after stroke safe for AF patients
11 Nov 2024 byJairia Dela Cruz

Initiating direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) within 4 days after an ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is safe and yields similar outcomes as delayed initiation, as shown in the phase 4 OPTIMAS trial.

Prompt DOAC therapy after stroke safe for AF patients
11 Nov 2024
Elagolix on par with dienogest for endometriosis-related pain
Elagolix on par with dienogest for endometriosis-related pain
11 Nov 2024 byStephen Padilla

In the treatment of pain due to endometriosis, use of elagolix 150-mg tablets demonstrates comparable efficacy to dienogest 2-mg tablets, as assessed via numeric rating scale (NRS) score from baseline to day 85 and 169, according to a study presented at RCOG 2024. Additionally, both drugs are well tolerated.

Elagolix on par with dienogest for endometriosis-related pain
11 Nov 2024
Oral misoprostol solution measures up to tablet formulation for labour induction
Oral misoprostol solution measures up to tablet formulation for labour induction
08 Nov 2024
Vonoprazan on par with PPIs in BCQ therapy for H. pylori eradication
Vonoprazan on par with PPIs in BCQ therapy for H. pylori eradication
08 Nov 2024

Vonoprazan-based bismuth-containing quadruple therapy (VBCQ) does better at eradicating Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) than proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-based BCQ therapy (PBCQ), with similar adverse reactions and compliance, a study has shown.

Vonoprazan on par with PPIs in BCQ therapy for H. pylori eradication
08 Nov 2024