The use of biosimilar drugs in the treatment of inflammatory arthritis has been a topic of interest in recent research studies. A study conducted in Spain by Martínez-Vidal et al. explored the impact of biosimilar versions of etanercept and adalimumab on patient retention compared to the originator products. The findings revealed differences in discontinuation rates
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Upon analyzing the REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial, it was found that drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty as the initial strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses did not perform as well as stenting. The study showed that DCB with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) almost doubled the composite 24-month rate of cardiovascular death, target vessel
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) are common conditions that often require antithrombotic therapy. A recent trial, EPIC-CAD, evaluated the use of edoxaban (Savaysa) monotherapy in these patients and compared it with dual antithrombotic therapy. The results of the trial revealed significant improvements in net outcomes, particularly in terms of bleeding and
Recent research presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting challenges the common practice of maintaining high potassium levels after cardiac surgery in an attempt to prevent post-surgical atrial fibrillation (Afib). The study, led by Benjamin O’Brien, MD, PhD, of Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, found that this practice did not have the desired effect of
Alzheimer’s disease has long been a topic of research and debate in the medical field. One particular gene, APOE4, has been under scrutiny for its role in the development of the disease. A recent breakthrough by a working group of senior investigators, convened by the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), has shed new light on
The FDA has recently issued a final rule that raises the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales in the U.S. This rule, which is set to take effect on September 30, will require retailers to verify with photo identification the age of anyone under 30 who is trying to purchase tobacco products,
Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever, is a virus that was first identified in 1955 in a 24-year-old forest worker on the island of Trinidad. It is native to forested tropical areas and was named after a nearby village and wetlands. The virus has been linked to small biting flies called midges, as well
A cohort study involving over 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries newly diagnosed with depression revealed that the use of first-line antidepressants was correlated with a decreased risk of falls and related injuries among older adults. The study reported adjusted hazard ratios ranging from 0.74 to 0.83 for various first-line antidepressants, such as bupropion (Wellbutrin) and escitalopram (Lexapro),
The recent scrutiny of President Biden’s health has brought attention to the lack of transparency surrounding Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s medical history. Despite calls for more information, there has been no public release of medical records or physician letters regarding Vice President Harris’s health. This lack of transparency raises concerns about the potential impact
Matthew Gorski, MD, highlights an important point regarding pterygium, commonly known as “surfer’s eye”. While the condition is often associated with ultraviolet radiation exposure in surfers, Dr. Gorski emphasizes that it can occur in non-surfers as well. This reminder is crucial in raising awareness among the general population about the risks of this eye condition,