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Finerenone a viable option in primary aldosteronism treatment

03 Feb 2026

The novel nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone appears safe and efficacious in the treatment of primary aldosteronism, as shown in a study.

Finerenone a viable option in primary aldosteronism treatment

03 Feb 2026

10-year data support antibiotics treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis

02 Feb 2026 by

Among adults who received antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated acute appendicitis in the APPAC* trial, the number of recurrences and subsequent appendectomies at 10 years demonstrates the viability of this nonsurgical treatment approach, as reported by the investigators.

10-year data support antibiotics treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis

02 Feb 2026

Semaglutide superior to dulaglutide, liraglutide for glycaemic control, weight loss in T2D

02 Feb 2026

Treatment with semaglutide appears more effective than both dulaglutide and liraglutide for glycaemic control and weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), reports a China study. On the other hand, dulaglutide and liraglutide show similar clinical efficacy.

Semaglutide superior to dulaglutide, liraglutide for glycaemic control, weight loss in T2D

02 Feb 2026

No increased cardiovascular risk for women discontinuing statins at pregnancy

02 Feb 2026

Discontinuation of statins at pregnancy does not appear to contribute to increased cardiovascular (CV) risk for expectant mothers, including those at high CV risk, according to a study.

No increased cardiovascular risk for women discontinuing statins at pregnancy

02 Feb 2026

Extended-release nalbuphine quells IPF-related cough

01 Feb 2026 by

The investigational extended-release nalbuphine helps alleviate chronic cough associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), as shown in the phase IIb CORAL study.

Extended-release nalbuphine quells IPF-related cough

01 Feb 2026

Incorrect oxycodone use seen in surgical, obstetric wards

01 Feb 2026

A recent study has noted inappropriate prescribing in most patients treated with oxycodone in surgery.

Incorrect oxycodone use seen in surgical, obstetric wards

01 Feb 2026

Sexual function may decline following surgical menopause

31 Jan 2026

Risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy has the potential to exert an adverse effect on sexual function and to contribute to sexual distress, according to a study.

Sexual function may decline following surgical menopause

31 Jan 2026

SLT superior to drops at preserving visual field in OHT/OAG

31 Jan 2026

First-line selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) demonstrates greater effectiveness than drops in visual field (VF) preservation among patients diagnosed with ocular hypertension (OHT) or open-angle glaucoma (OAG), reports a recent study.

SLT superior to drops at preserving visual field in OHT/OAG

31 Jan 2026

Semaglutide use tied to neuromuscular junction degradation

30 Jan 2026

Older men with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may experience a decrease in muscle strength and physical performance following treatment with semaglutide, possibly caused by neuromuscular junction degradation and neuronal damage, a study has found.

Semaglutide use tied to neuromuscular junction degradation

30 Jan 2026

Sesame oil helps avert phlebitis at IV cannula sites

30 Jan 2026 by

The use of topical sesame oil may prevent or reduce the severity of phlebitis at intravenous (IV) cannula sites in patients, suggests a Singapore study.

Sesame oil helps avert phlebitis at IV cannula sites

30 Jan 2026

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Finerenone a viable option in primary aldosteronism treatment

Finerenone a viable option in primary aldosteronism treatment

10-year data support antibiotics treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis

10-year data support antibiotics treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis

Semaglutide superior to dulaglutide, liraglutide for glycaemic control, weight loss in T2D

Semaglutide superior to dulaglutide, liraglutide for glycaemic control, weight loss in T2D

No increased cardiovascular risk for women discontinuing statins at pregnancy

No increased cardiovascular risk for women discontinuing statins at pregnancy

Extended-release nalbuphine quells IPF-related cough

Extended-release nalbuphine quells IPF-related cough

Incorrect oxycodone use seen in surgical, obstetric wards

Incorrect oxycodone use seen in surgical, obstetric wards

Sexual function may decline following surgical menopause

Sexual function may decline following surgical menopause

SLT superior to drops at preserving visual field in OHT/OAG

SLT superior to drops at preserving visual field in OHT/OAG

Semaglutide use tied to neuromuscular junction degradation

Semaglutide use tied to neuromuscular junction degradation

Sesame oil helps avert phlebitis at IV cannula sites

Sesame oil helps avert phlebitis at IV cannula sites