Greater body roundness index among diabetes patients associated with Increased stroke risk: Study

A new study published in the journal of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice showed that higher stroke risk is associated with greater body roundness index (BRI), particularly in people with…

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Palopegteriparatide Demonstrates Sustained 3-Year Efficacy in Hypoparathyroidism in Phase 3 trial

Researchers have found in a 3-year phase 3 trial that palopegteriparatide (TransCon PTH) showed sustained improvements in biochemical markers, kidney function, and quality of life in adults with hypoparathyroidism. Already…

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Vapes more effective for smoking cessation than nicotine gum and lozenges: Study

A randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluated whether vaporized nicotine products (VNPs) are more effective than nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) for smoking cessation among people experiencing social disadvantage. The researchers found…

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Baxdrostat Significantly Lowers Blood Pressure in Resistant Hypertension in Phase 3 trial

AstraZeneca announced that baxdrostat, a selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor, met its primary and all secondary endpoints in the BaxHTN Phase III trial, effectively lowering blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled…

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Combination of obesity medication tirzepatide and menopause hormone therapy fuels weight loss: Study

Using tirzepatide and menopause hormone therapy at the same time leads to increased weight loss in postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity compared to use of tirzepatide treatment alone, according…

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Rheumatoid Arthritis-Linked Lung Disease Significantly Raises Risk of Death, Finds Study

USA: Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who also suffer from associated lung conditions face a significantly higher risk of death—particularly from respiratory and infection-related causes—according to a new study published…

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Promising in Managing Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: JAMA Study

USA: Researchers have found in a new study that patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) treated with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) experienced fewer symptoms, required less medication,…

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