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Evobrutinib may lower nerve damage biomarker levels
A post hoc analysis reports the Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor evobrutinib lowered neurofilament light chain blood levels in multiple...
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Nondopamine antipsychotic shows clinical signal in Parkinson’s disease psychosis
Investigative schizophrenia drug SEP-363856 showed improvement in psychotic symptoms in Parkinson’s without worsening motor function.
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Investigative gepant liver profile comparable with standard of care
The investigative oral chronic migraine therapy atogepant had 1-year side-effect and hepatic function profiles comparable with the standard of...
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AHA statement on obesity emphasizes abdominal fat, AFib
Updated guidance on obesity and cardiovascular disease focuses on abdominal adiposity as a cardiovascular risk factor.
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Study shows how COVID-19 disrupted RA meds
Early COVID-19 restrictions significantly altered medication and management patterns among RA patients.
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Study shows potential of remote Parkinson’s disease genotyping
A pilot study finds that remote genetic testing and counseling in Parkinson’s disease may have potential for casting a wider net for genetic data...
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Pneumonia risk soars in heart failure patients, especially HFpEF
An analysis of two large trials found that patients with heart failure have an elevated risk of pneumonia and related adverse cardiovascular...
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The best exercises for BP control? European statement sorts it out
European cardiology societies have issued a consensus statement that fine-tunes indications for exercise training to control blood pressure.
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Study: Shared decision-making in lung cancer screening needs work
A cross-sectional study reports a host of shortcomings with shared decision-making between providers and patients in lung cancer screening.
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Telemedicine models show some benefit in OA
Two separate clinical trials evaluating remotely delivered interventions – one via smartphone app and one via telephone – had positive impacts on...
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Coffee lowers heart failure risk in unique study
A machine-learning study of three observational trials finds that caffeinated coffee consumption may reduce the risk for heart failure.
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Gestational diabetes carries CVD risk years later
Women who’ve had gestational diabetes have a heightened risk of coronary artery calcification years later even with normal blood sugar levels.
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Left atrial appendage occlusion, DOAC comparable for AFib
European study reports LAAO is equal to direct oral anticoagulation in preventing stroke in high-risk atrial fibrillation, but experts are...
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Asthma guidelines update FeNO, intermittent ICS use
Updated asthma management guidelines expand the role for inhaled corticosteroids and fractional exhaled nitric oxide testing.