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Subgroup analysis bolsters trifarotene role in acne scar management

23 Oct 2024 by

A post hoc analysis of a phase IV study presented at EADV 2024 underscores the ability of the fourth-generation retinoid trifarotene to reduce atrophic acne scars across all skin types, with a more profound effect among individuals with higher baseline acne and acne scarring severity.

Subgroup analysis bolsters trifarotene role in acne scar management

23 Oct 2024

Acupuncture beneficial in chronic sciatica

23 Oct 2024

Acupuncture helps relieve pain and improve function in individuals with chronic sciatica resulting from herniated disk, as shown in a study.

Acupuncture beneficial in chronic sciatica

23 Oct 2024

Telehealth care quality comparable with usual care for diabetes management

23 Oct 2024 by

Telemedicine for diabetes using the HA Go mobile app developed by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority (HA) is shown to be effective, as reported Ms Maisy Mok, Nurse Consultant (Diabetes) of the HA Kowloon East Cluster, at the 26^th Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Factors – East Meets West Symposium.

Telehealth care quality comparable with usual care for diabetes management

23 Oct 2024

Continuous bladder monitoring goes wireless

22 Oct 2024 by

A team of researchers has developed a flexible, wearable device based on ultrasonic technology, enabling continuous and noninvasive measurement of the bladder volume.

Continuous bladder monitoring goes wireless

22 Oct 2024

$Prior nonmelanoma skin cancer tied to fewer fractures in old age$

Prior nonmelanoma skin cancer tied to fewer fractures in old age

22 Oct 2024

Older adults with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) appear to have fewer incident fractures, according to a study.

Prior nonmelanoma skin cancer tied to fewer fractures in old age

22 Oct 2024

Statins may prevent deaths in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

22 Oct 2024 by

Use of statins helps prevent deaths in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, as shown by the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Statins may prevent deaths in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

22 Oct 2024

Insufficient physical activity, smoking common in childhood cancer survivors

22 Oct 2024

The possibility of risky behaviours does not significantly differ between adult survivors of childhood cancer and the general population, reports a study. However, the rates of physical activity may be lower and smoking higher among survivors.

Insufficient physical activity, smoking common in childhood cancer survivors

22 Oct 2024

DISCREET highlights apremilast potential for genital psoriasis

22 Oct 2024 by

Individuals with psoriasis creeping into their intimate areas may find relief from apremilast, as shown by the week-32 improvements in multiple disease parameters in the phase III DISCREET study.

DISCREET highlights apremilast potential for genital psoriasis

22 Oct 2024

Too much or too little folate during pregnancy may raise heart risk in offspring

22 Oct 2024

In early to mid-pregnancy, low or excessively high maternal serum folate levels carry a heightened risk of congenital heart disease (CHD) in the offspring, as shown in a study.

Too much or too little folate during pregnancy may raise heart risk in offspring

22 Oct 2024

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (1-15 October 2024)

22 Oct 2024

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 1-15 October 2024 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (1-15 October 2024)

22 Oct 2024

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Subgroup analysis bolsters trifarotene role in acne scar management

Subgroup analysis bolsters trifarotene role in acne scar management

Acupuncture beneficial in chronic sciatica

Acupuncture beneficial in chronic sciatica

Telehealth care quality comparable with usual care for diabetes management

Telehealth care quality comparable with usual care for diabetes management

Continuous bladder monitoring goes wireless

Continuous bladder monitoring goes wireless

Prior nonmelanoma skin cancer tied to fewer fractures in old age

Prior nonmelanoma skin cancer tied to fewer fractures in old age

Statins may prevent deaths in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Statins may prevent deaths in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Insufficient physical activity, smoking common in childhood cancer survivors

Insufficient physical activity, smoking common in childhood cancer survivors

DISCREET highlights apremilast potential for genital psoriasis

DISCREET highlights apremilast potential for genital psoriasis

Too much or too little folate during pregnancy may raise heart risk in offspring

Too much or too little folate during pregnancy may raise heart risk in offspring

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (1-15 October 2024)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (1-15 October 2024)