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Nontargeted better than targeted screening at identifying HCV cases in EDs
A non–risk-based screening approach for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the emergency department (ED), where all eligible patients were offered rapid testing, improves the identification of new infections when compared with a targeted approach of narrowly focusing on at-risk groups, according to the DETECT Hep C trial.
Nontargeted better than targeted screening at identifying HCV cases in EDs
14 Jul 2025
Ecnoglutide trims weight in adults with obesity
Once-a-week treatment with ecnoglutide demonstrates superiority over placebo, with sustained reductions in body weight and improvements in cardiometabolic indexes among adults with overweight or obesity, reports a study presented at ADA 2025.
Ecnoglutide trims weight in adults with obesity
14 Jul 2025
Is sildenafil neuroprotective?
A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers from Singapore demonstrates an association between treatment with sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor, and the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Is sildenafil neuroprotective?
14 Jul 2025
Which drugs benefit COVID-19 patients?
A systematic review and network meta-analysis of existing drug treatments for mild to moderate COVID-19 reveals that nirmatrelvir-ritonavir and remdesivir can possibly reduce hospital admissions, while corticosteroids and molnupiravir show potential in lowering hospitalizations.
