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Periconceptional GLP-1RA exposure safety varies on indication for use

11 Aug 2025 by

Exposure to glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) during pregnancy poses a modest increase in the risk of preterm birth in the context of diabetes treatment, but there is no evidence of increased obstetric complications when the drugs are exclusively used for weight management, according to new research.

Periconceptional GLP-1RA exposure safety varies on indication for use

11 Aug 2025

HBV vaccination, HIV PEP compliance low among young sexual assault victims

11 Aug 2025 by

Many paediatric sexual assault victims do not receive hepatitis B virus (HBV) postexposure vaccination and have low compliance to HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), reveals a study in Singapore.

HBV vaccination, HIV PEP compliance low among young sexual assault victims

11 Aug 2025

Lenacapavir serves its PURPOSE in young individuals

11 Aug 2025 by

Twice-yearly subcutaneous (SC) lenacapavir demonstrates high efficacy, favourable safety, and consistent pharmacokinetics (PK) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV-negative youth (aged 16–25 years) in an analysis of the phase III PURPOSE 1 (P1) and PURPOSE 2 (P2) trials.

Lenacapavir serves its PURPOSE in young individuals

11 Aug 2025

Pregabalin use for noncancer pain linked to increased risk of HF

10 Aug 2025

In the treatment of chronic noncancer pain, the use of pregabalin appears to be associated with a higher incidence of heart failure (HF) when compared with gabapentin, according to a retrospective cohort study.

Pregabalin use for noncancer pain linked to increased risk of HF

10 Aug 2025

Natalizumab, ocrelizumab equally effective in multiple sclerosis

09 Aug 2025 by

In patients with relapsing or progressing multiple sclerosis (MS), clinical outcomes are similar following treatment with natalizumab vs ocrelizumab, according to a retrospective study.

Natalizumab, ocrelizumab equally effective in multiple sclerosis

09 Aug 2025

Clozapine use tied to increased infection risk in schizophrenia

09 Aug 2025

Among patients receiving treatment for schizophrenia, infections appear to occur at a higher rate with clozapine vs olanzapine, as shown in a study from Hong Kong.

Clozapine use tied to increased infection risk in schizophrenia

09 Aug 2025

GLP-1RAs may provide migraine relief independent of weight loss

08 Aug 2025 by

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have the potential to reduce the frequency of migraines even in patients who do not lose weight—an effect that may be related to a reduction in intracranial pressure, according to a pilot prospective observational study.

GLP-1RAs may provide migraine relief independent of weight loss

08 Aug 2025

Which anticoagulation intensity works best for Asians with mitral stenosis?

08 Aug 2025 by

The standard intensity for anticoagulation is enough to protect adult southeast Asians with moderate-to-severe rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS) against thromboembolism, with an acceptable risk of major bleeding, according to a study.

Which anticoagulation intensity works best for Asians with mitral stenosis?

08 Aug 2025

AI model gets pass mark in answering questions on pain therapy

08 Aug 2025

A recent study has highlighted the potential of GPT-4, an advanced AI language model, as a valuable tool for providing medical information, particularly in the field of pain management.

AI model gets pass mark in answering questions on pain therapy

08 Aug 2025

MRA initiation during hospitalization tied to improved outcomes in HFrEF

08 Aug 2025

In patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), initiation of a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) appears to result in better postdischarge outcomes, regardless of creatinine elevation, as shown in a study.

MRA initiation during hospitalization tied to improved outcomes in HFrEF

08 Aug 2025

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Periconceptional GLP-1RA exposure safety varies on indication for use

Periconceptional GLP-1RA exposure safety varies on indication for use

HBV vaccination, HIV PEP compliance low among young sexual assault victims

HBV vaccination, HIV PEP compliance low among young sexual assault victims

Lenacapavir serves its PURPOSE in young individuals

Lenacapavir serves its PURPOSE in young individuals

Pregabalin use for noncancer pain linked to increased risk of HF

Pregabalin use for noncancer pain linked to increased risk of HF

Natalizumab, ocrelizumab equally effective in multiple sclerosis

Natalizumab, ocrelizumab equally effective in multiple sclerosis

Clozapine use tied to increased infection risk in schizophrenia

Clozapine use tied to increased infection risk in schizophrenia

GLP-1RAs may provide migraine relief independent of weight loss

GLP-1RAs may provide migraine relief independent of weight loss

Which anticoagulation intensity works best for Asians with mitral stenosis?

Which anticoagulation intensity works best for Asians with mitral stenosis?

AI model gets pass mark in answering questions on pain therapy

AI model gets pass mark in answering questions on pain therapy

MRA initiation during hospitalization tied to improved outcomes in HFrEF

MRA initiation during hospitalization tied to improved outcomes in HFrEF