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Mobile app shows potential in addressing post-traumatic symptoms

A new mobile application, Bounce Back Now (BBN), may help reduce postdisaster symptoms of post-traumatic stress, depressed mood, and sleep disturbance, according to a study.

Mobile app shows potential in addressing post-traumatic symptoms

Updated results from the open-label, phase IIIb WAYFINDER study continue to support the oral corticosteroid (OCS)-sparing efficacy of tezepelumab in the treatment of patients with OCS-dependent severe asthma.

WAYFINDER updates boost tezepelumab role in OCS-dependent severe asthma

03 Jun 2025 by

WAYFINDER updates boost tezepelumab role in OCS-dependent severe asthma

03 Jun 2025

No link between nicotinamide exposure and MACE

Adults who are exposed to nicotinamide do not appear to be at increased risk of major cardiovascular events (MACE), according to a large retrospective cohort study.

No link between nicotinamide exposure and MACE

COPD detection refined with new diagnostic schema

Incorporating spirometry with respiratory symptoms and quality of life and structural lung abnormalities on CT imaging to meet criteria for a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis spots additional patients at risk of poor respiratory outcomes, according to the results of a study presented at the ATS annual meeting and simultaneously published in JAMA.

COPD detection refined with new diagnostic schema

Prolonged exposure plus topiramate helps lower PTSD symptoms

A prolonged exposure (PE) therapy with topiramate may significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared with placebo, suggests a study.

Prolonged exposure plus topiramate helps lower PTSD symptoms

Healthy living puts colorectal cancer at bay

As cliché as it sounds, adopting a healthy lifestyle helps prevent the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). A recent study has shown that adhering to well-balanced diet, maintaining a normal weight, staying physically active, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol all contribute to a reduction in CRC risk.

Healthy living puts colorectal cancer at bay

02 Jun 2025

Personality-focused program prevents adolescent SUD

A school-based personality-focused intervention shows potential in lowering the rates of substance use disorder (SUD) among adolescents, reports a study.

Personality-focused program prevents adolescent SUD

Lower eGFR tied to neurodegeneration

A study using data from the CARTaGENE cohort links lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) to cognitive impairment and brain alterations.

Lower eGFR tied to neurodegeneration

Modified minocycline hydrochloride formulation works against papulopustular rosacea

In the treatment of moderate-to-severe papulopustular rosacea (PPR), the low-dose modified formulation of minocycline hydrochloride, DFD-29, appears to have superior efficacy compared with both doxycycline and placebo, according to data from the phase III MVOR-1 and MVOR-2 studies.

Modified minocycline hydrochloride formulation works against papulopustular rosacea