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TOP LINE: Romosozumab (Evenity) is superior to denosumab (Prolia) in increasing bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP). METHODOLOGY: Romosozumab is a US Food and Drug Administration-approved humanized monoclonal antibody used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with a high risk for fact. The study included 70 adults with GIOP with a […]

Drugs used to treat rare conditions are earning pharmaceutical companies almost as much as those marketed to the general public, according to a researcher at West Virginia University. Sean Tu, a College of Law professor found lucrative so-called “orphan” drugs earn manufacturing tax credits, have longer patent exclusivities and face easier Food and Drug Administration […]

Patients with “treatment-resistant depression” may be taking other medications with side effects that interfere with antidepressant efficacy. Investigators studied over 800 patients who were taking antidepressants for major depressive disorder (MDD) and found that close to two thirds were taking at least one nonpsychiatric medication with potential depressive symptom side effects (PDSS), more than 30% […]

Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has received a $78.4 million Clinical and Translational Science Award from the NIH, the fourth consecutive grant since its founding in 2008. The grant provides federal funding over the next seven years to support research services, resources, and educational programs, and local, regional, and national initiatives. The award […]

MILAN, Italy — High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been shown to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and mitigate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in patients with inflammatory joint diseases (IJD) in a randomized trial. Notably, the positive response in CRF did not coincide with changes in pain or fatigue. Kristine Norden, Center for Treatment of Rheumatic […]

Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), single-gene disorders affecting the retina, are very difficult to diagnose since they are uncommon and involve changes in one of many candidate genes. Outside specialist centers, there are few experts who have adequate knowledge of these diseases, and this makes it difficult for patients to access proper testing and diagnosis. But […]

France — In a somewhat concerning coincidence, France’s doctor safety watchdog published its 20th report on doctor safety through the country’s Board of Doctors (the CNOM) as reports were coming in about a nurse being killed by a psychiatric patient at Reims University Hospital. The figures from 2022 show a steep rise in abuse and […]

In patients with neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis, immune cells in the brain known as microglia that normally fulfill beneficial functions become harmful to neurons, leading to cognitive dysfunction and motor impairment. These harmful immune cells may also contribute to age-related cognitive decline in people without dementia. For some time, scientists have […]

Social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses in today’s digital age. You need it to connect with your target audience, boost your brand’s visibility, and drive sales. But most businesses and even beginner marketers don’t fully understand how to use social media for ecommerce. If you’re one of them, we’ve got you covered. […]

TOPLINE: The picosecond laser is an effective and safe treatment for cosmetic tattoos. METHODOLOGY The researchers retrospectively reviewed the charts of 33 adults who underwent removal of facial cosmetic tattoos between January 2015 and January 2022. All tattoos were treated with a picosecond laser. Two board-certified dermatologists reviewed before-and-after photos of each patient and applied […]