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STAT+: The number of new drug shortages in U.S. hits lowest level in 20 years, but myriad problems remain
The number of ongoing prescription drug shortages rose slightly in the last quarter of 2025, but remained significantly lower than the all-time high reached in the beginning of 2024.
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Smartphone Data May Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares, reports study
Usually, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients may recognize flares only after symptoms significantly worsen. A study of nearly 300 patients has revealed that early changes in mobility and texting behavior, captured…
Use of GLP-1 Drugs May Improve Survival After Heart Transplant: Study Suggests
USA: Therapy with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) after heart transplantation was associated with improved survival in transplant recipients. Patients treated with GLP-1 drugs showed a significantly lower risk of…
Malaria Vaccine Significantly Reduces Malaria Incidence in Children in real-world study
An interim phase 4 analysis published in The Lancet Global Health reported that children who received the RTS,S/AS01E malaria vaccine experienced markedly lower rates of malaria and severe malaria compared…
Ensitrelvir Shows Promise as Effective COVID-19 Antiviral in Phase 2 Trial
A new study published in the journal of The Lancet Infectious Diseases showed that an efficient substitute for current COVID-19 therapies is ensitrelvir, a once-daily oral SARS-CoV-2 protease inhibitor developed…
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Lower Risk of Adverse Kidney Outcomes: Study
Researchers have found in a new study that Metabolic and bariatric surgery was associated with an approximately 50% reduction in the risk of adverse kidney outcomes among patients with obesity,…
Short-Course Enoxaparin Prophylaxis Reduces DVT Risk After Cesarean Delivery: Study
China: A recent study published in Medicine highlights the clinical value of combining plasma D-dimer testing, color Doppler ultrasound, and short-course enoxaparin sodium prophylaxis to predict and prevent lower extremity…
Resin Composites with S-PRG fillers may increase surrounding PH: Study
Researchers have found in a new study that resin composites with S-PRG fillers caused a slight, time-dependent increase in the surrounding pH. After erosive and abrasive challenges, surface roughness increased,…