Medscape Medical News

• EAS 2024 Gene Silencing Benefit of Zodasiran in Hyperlipidemia The hepatocyte-targeted small interfering RNA lowers triglyceride and other lipoprotein levels, and even reduces liver fat, report trial investigators.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• EAS 2024 Is Semaglutide Anti-inflammatory? The anti-obesity drug is associated with significant reductions in a key inflammatory marker linked to major cardiovascular events, according to SELECT clinical trial investigators.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Revised Criteria for AD Diagnosis, Staging Released The revised criteria, which define Alzheimer's as a biologic process and identify diagnostic biomarkers, offer a foundation for formal clinical guidelines expected in 2025.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Alert Europe Endorses Its First mRNA Vaccine for RSV Moderna's mRNA vaccine mRESVIA has been recommended for a marketing authorization in the EU to protect against respiratory syncytial virus in older adults.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Alert EMA Greenlights Four Drugs for Bladder and Other Cancers The positive opinions pave the way for new treatment options in Europe for urothelial carcinoma, prostate cancer, lymphoma, and leukemia.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Alert New Drugs Turned Down by EU Safety Assessor Drugs for ALS, age-related macular degeneration, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy did not get the green light due to lack of evidence.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Alert Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Drug OK'd by Europe Winrevair improves exercise capacity in patients with the condition while taking background therapy.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Alert First Nasal Adrenaline Spray for Anaphylaxis Backed by EMA A nasal spray could help overcome obstacles to using autoinjectors for rapid treatment of anaphylaxis, the European Medicines Agency said.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Phone-Based Support Improves Well-being After HSCT The intervention was feasible and showed promise for improving psychological well-being among allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant survivors.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Adding Ketamine to Fentanyl Fails to Reduce Pain in Trauma A study found no significant pain reduction benefit from adding intranasal ketamine to fentanyl for out-of-hospital acute trauma care.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Europe at Risk for Iodine Deficiency Resurgence The popularity of processed foods and plant-based dairy alternatives are contributing to an increased risk for iodine deficiency across much of Europe, experts said.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Baylor, Heart Surgeons Settle Fed Charges Over Surgeries A whistleblower alleged that three cardiothoracic surgeons delegated key aspects of surgery to "unqualified medical residents."
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Medscape Medical Minute   Dr Perry Wilson highlights the day's top news stories, produced by Medscape, the leading source of information for medical professionals. From new clinical evidence to breaking policy news, stay on the pulse of medicine with Medscape Medical Minute.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• The SG's Push for Social Media Warning Label Explained The Surgeon General's call for a warning label on social media use in children has some applauding it and others questioning whether it would have any real benefit.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• EAS 2024 First Oral PCSK9 Shows Promise Lowering Cholesterol AZD0780 — the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor — is lowering LDL cholesterol levels, report phase 1 trial investigators, but specialists are questioning the early findings.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Study: 'Staggering' Surge in Diabetic Retinopathy Since 2015 An exponential rise in the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy points to the need for more vigilance in vision screenings for people with diabetes, experts said.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• EULAR 2024 Patient-Initiated Care Works Well in Spondyloarthritis
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• How Much Is Your Medical Support Staff Getting Paid? Wonder what medical support staff is getting paid across the country? A new report dives into what medical leaders pay their support positions.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Study Links Suicide to Missed Early Care After Discharge A study found gaps in the high-risk period after discharge from a hospital stay for mental health issues.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024
• Rare Cutaneous Sarcoma More Common in Black Individuals Black individuals showed an increased incidence of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
  Medscape Medical News, June 28, 2024