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Initiating direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) within 4 days after an ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is safe and yields similar outcomes as delayed initiation, as shown in the phase 4 OPTIMAS trial.

In the treatment of pain due to endometriosis, use of elagolix 150-mg tablets demonstrates comparable efficacy to dienogest 2-mg tablets, as assessed via numeric rating scale (NRS) score from baseline to day 85 and 169, according to a study presented at RCOG 2024. Additionally, both drugs are well tolerated.

The off-label oral solution of misoprostol proves noninferior to the licensed oral tablet for induction of labour, with no significant difference in the occurrence of vaginal delivery within 24 hours, according to a study.

Vonoprazan-based bismuth-containing quadruple therapy (VBCQ) does better at eradicating Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) than proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-based BCQ therapy (PBCQ), with similar adverse reactions and compliance, a study has shown.

Use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) can avert psychosis relapse in women with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (SSD) of menopausal age, suggests a recent study.