Plozasiran Reduces Triglycerides, Pancreatitis Risk in Persistent Chylomicronemia
September 3rd 2024The first-in-class, investigational RNA interference drug plozasiran was found to lower triglyceride levels and incidence of pancreatitis compared to placebo in patients with persistent chylomicronemia, including patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome.
OASIS Trials Show Efficacy of Elinzanetant in Reducing Hot Flashes in Postmenopausal Individuals
August 26th 2024Elinzanetant was found to significantly lower the frequency and severity of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms with statistically significant improvements in sleep disturbances and menopause-related quality of life.
Study Shows Infusion of Amino Acids Reduces Risk of Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery
August 23rd 2024Mild or moderate acute kidney injury has been linked to increased morbidity and mortality, with a greater risk of chronic kidney disease in patients who undergo cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
Welireg Shows Survival Advantage Over Everolimus Treating Advanced Clear-Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
August 22nd 2024A higher percentage of patients with advanced clear-cell renal cell carcinoma administered Welireg were alive and without disease progression compared to everolimus at 12 and 18 months.
Clinical Study Investigates 'Obesity Paradox' in Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
August 5th 2024Multiple observational studies have shown that patients with cancer and a higher body mass index who were administered chemotherapy experienced improved survival compared to patients with normal body weight.
Oral Semaglutide Shows Improved Energy Intake, Appetite, Eating Control in Adults with Obesity
July 31st 2024Randomized trial finds once daily oral semaglutide 50 mg lowered energy intake, appetite, and food cravings, with improved control of eating and clinically meaningful reductions in body weight after 20 weeks.
Trial Results Suggest Older GLP-1 Drug May Slow Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer Patients
July 30th 2024Phase IIb trial indicates liraglutide (Novo Nordisk) may reduce cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer disease by protecting against shrinkage in areas of the brain controlling memory, learning, language, and decision-making.