A recent multicenter trial from Turkey has shed light on the positive impact of immediately referring chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma patients who smoke to smoking cessation clinics. The study, presented at the annual European Respiratory Society Congress, revealed significantly improved quit rates among patients who were given immediate appointments at outpatient smoking
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In a surprising turn of events, a hospitalized patient in Missouri was diagnosed with bird flu despite having no known contact with animals associated with the outbreak. This marks the 14th case of bird flu in the U.S. since March, raising concerns about the spread of the virus. Although the risk to the general public
In a recent incident that sent shockwaves through the tennis world, No. 1-ranked player Jannik Sinner found himself embroiled in a doping scandal after failing two drug tests in March. The substance in question was clostebol, an anabolic steroid banned by the World Anti-Doping Association. This revelation came as a surprise to many, as Sinner
The shocking news of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei, being killed by her boyfriend has rocked the sports world. Reports indicate that her boyfriend poured gasoline on her and set her on fire, leading to her untimely death. This horrific event sheds light on the pervasive issue of gender-based violence and the urgent need
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can be serious for older adults, leading to hospitalization and even death. A recent study conducted by researchers led by Diya Surie, MD, from the CDC in Atlanta, examined the effectiveness of RSV vaccination in older adults during the first season of use. The results
A recent study conducted in Spain has shed light on the effectiveness of biosimilar drugs compared to originator products in patients with inflammatory arthritis. The study found that patients who were prescribed biosimilar versions of etanercept or adalimumab were more likely to continue taking them compared to those prescribed originator products. The discontinuation rates over
The recent REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial conducted to compare the effectiveness of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty and stenting in treating de novo coronary artery stenoses revealed some startling results. Contrary to expectations, DCB angioplasty with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) proved to be inferior to stenting as an initial strategy, leading to a higher
Patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (Afib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) face challenges in managing their conditions effectively. However, a recent study, EPIC-CAD, has shown promising results with edoxaban (Savaysa) monotherapy as compared to dual antithrombotic therapy. The trial demonstrated improved net outcomes by considering both bleeding and ischemic events over a 12-month period.
The practice of maintaining high potassium levels after cardiac surgery to prevent post-surgical atrial fibrillation has been a common approach adopted by many medical centers. However, a recent randomized clinical trial has shed light on the ineffectiveness of this practice. According to the trial results presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting in London
Recent research conducted by a working group of senior investigators, convened by the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), has shed light on the controversial role of the APOE4 gene in Alzheimer’s disease. The consensus reached by this group has confirmed that the APOE4 gene is definitively toxic, marking a significant breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research. This