STAT+: Maryland state affordability board sets its first price cap for a medicine
The board will now oversee a process to lower the cost of the type 2 diabetes medicine Jardiance by January 2027.
STAT+: FDA pushes drugmakers to report missing clinical trial results
FDA officials said an internal analysis found results were not submitted for nearly 30% of studies “highly likely” to fall under mandatory reporting requirements.
Extended Trochanteric Osteotomy may Raise Stem Subsidence Risk in Revision THA: Study
Tapered splined titanium stems (TSTSs) are the most frequently used femoral stem design in revision total hip arthroplasty. Despite encouraging and favorable results with TSTS, complications including femoral stem subsidence…
Hearing loss makes it harder for cognitively impaired older adults to walk and think simultaneously: Study
Cognitive and physical training can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) maintain or improve their ability to move and think simultaneously, but hearing ability and sex influence outcomes,…
Facial Age Predicts Survival Better Than Chronological Age in NSCLC undergoing radiotherapy: JAMA
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that among patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) undergoing stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), facial (biological)…
Liraglutide Reduces Sleep Apnea Severity in Obese COPD Patients: Study
Denmark: A recent exploratory analysis published in Clinical Obesity has found that liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist commonly used for weight management, may significantly reduce the severity of obstructive sleep…
Mannitol reliable Alternative Clearance Marker in CKD, suggests research
A new study published in the journal of Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging showed that Mannitol demonstrated reliable performance as a clearance marker in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)…
Electroconvulsive Therapy: Cornerstone of Indian Psychiatry, Systematic Review
A recent systematic review published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry in March 2026 reveals that Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) remains a high-performance cornerstone of psychiatric care, demonstrating robust efficacy across…
American Academy of Dermatology Issues First Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Guidelines Highlighting Prevention and Expanded Therapies
The American Academy of Dermatology’s first pediatric atopic dermatitis guidelines note limited evidence for most preventive interventions, with early moisturizer use conditionally recommended in infants. Core treatment includes moisturizers, topical…
Serum Neurofilament Light Chain useful CV Risk Biomarker in AF, Suggests Research
Researchers have found in a new study that higher serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL) levels were significantly associated with an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events and mortality in patients…