Pharmacology
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Early Olezarsen Results Show 50% Reduction in Triglycerides
Antisense treatment that inhibits ApoC-III expression can significantly reduce triglyceride, trial finds.
Case Reports
EBER-Negative, Double-Hit High-Grade B-Cell Lymphoma Responding to Methotrexate Discontinuation
The authors present a case of stage IV double-hit B-cell lymphoma with the presence of MYC and BCL6 gene rearrangements in an older veteran with...
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Study Shows Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir No More Effective Than Placebo for COVID-19 Symptom Relief
The drug may not be particularly helpful for patients who are not at high risk for severe COVID-19.
Original Research
Evaluation of Anti-Agitation Medication Prescribing Patterns by Age in the Emergency Department
To better understand how anti-agitation prescribing differed between younger veterans and those aged ≥ 65 years, this retrospective chart review...
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Magnesium Spray for Better Sleep? Experts Weigh In
Magnesium oil applied to the feet may be a new social media trend, and although it may offer some sleep aid, caution is required.
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No Increased Stroke Risk After COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine
No additional stroke risk was found with the COVID-19 vaccine 6 weeks after injection, study finds.
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The Truth About Compounded GLP-1s That Doctors Need to Know
While counterfeit GLP-1s exist, legitimate compounding pharmacies may also legally make safe ‘copies’ of drugs which are in short supply.
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Statins Tied to Lower Mortality, Even With Comorbid Dementia
“It may be time to reconsider the broad recommendations to avoid or deprescribe statins in nursing home residents.”
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Study Sounds Alert About GLP-1 RA Use and Aspiration Risk
Patients taking GLP-1 RAs have 30.5% increased residual gastric content even after discontinuing the drug for several days.
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Drug Derived from LSD Granted FDA Breakthrough Status for Anxiety
Data from a phase 2b trial on LSD-based medication suggest a 48% remission rate in at 12 weeks in treatment of GAD.