Itchy, red and watery eyes are familiar symptoms for many people, especially during the spring and summer pollen season. Allergic conjunctivitis is a very common condition, but its hereditary background…
In a multicenter, phase 2 trial across 31 centers in 10 countries, apecotrep (BI 764198) reduced proteinuria by 40% over 12 weeks in patients with primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).…
A new international study published in Nature has identified albumin, the most abundant protein in human blood, as a powerful and previously unrecognized defense against mucormycosis, a rare but often…
China: A new trial has revealed that acupuncture effectively reduced pain and improved functional outcomes in patients with migraine without aura. Connectome-based predictive modeling identified specific brain connectivity patterns—default mode…
A new study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology showed that nemolizumab, an interleukin-31 pathway inhibitor, offers individuals with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) and…
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Researchers have found in a new study that C-reactive protein (CRP) and the albumin/creatinine ratio are readily available biomarkers that can help in perioperative risk assessment for patients undergoing surgery…
Canada: A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research reports that knee crepitus—commonly described as clicking, cracking, or grinding sensations—may be an early indicator of cartilage damage in young…
Canada: A large retrospective cohort study of over half a million Canadian births found that children born via operative vaginal delivery and second-stage cesarean delivery (SSCD) generally had similar long-term…
The long-held expectation that the global market for obesity drugs would reach $150 billion in the next decade is looking a lot less certain