Childhood obesity is a significant public health concern that has been on the rise in recent years. Many children struggle to achieve and maintain a healthy weight through lifestyle interventions alone. In this context, the phase IIIa SCALE Kids trial examined the efficacy of adding liraglutide (Saxenda) to lifestyle intervention in young children with obesity.
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Lung cancer remains one of the most deadly forms of cancer, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) being the most common type. However, recent advancements in treatment options have provided hope for patients with resectable NSCLC. One such treatment option is perioperative nivolumab, which has shown promising results in reducing the risk of cancer recurrence
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma patients who smoke often face challenges when attempting to quit smoking. However, a recent multicenter trial conducted in Turkey revealed promising results regarding the impact of immediate linkage to a smoking cessation clinic for these patients. The study, presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) congress in Vienna,
In Missouri, a patient recently tested positive for bird flu, despite having no known contact with dairy cows or animals associated with the outbreak. This raises concerns as it is the 14th case of bird flu in the U.S. since March. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have stated that the risk to
Doping in sports has always been a controversial topic, with athletes facing serious consequences for using banned substances to enhance their performance. However, what happens when an athlete unintentionally consumes a substance that results in a positive drug test? This was the case for No.1-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner, who found himself in hot water
Recent findings from a test-negative, case-control study have shown promising results for the effectiveness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination among older adults. Led by researchers at the CDC in Atlanta, the study revealed that during the first season of use, RSV vaccination in adults 60 and over was linked to a significant reduction in
In a recent study conducted in Spain, researchers found that patients with inflammatory arthritis who were prescribed biosimilar versions of etanercept or adalimumab were more likely to continue taking them compared to the originator products. This has significant implications for the treatment of inflammatory arthritis and sheds light on the preferences of patients when it
The use of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty as the primary treatment strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses was found to be less effective compared to stenting, according to the REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial. The trial indicated that DCB with rescue use of drug-eluting stents (DES) resulted in a significantly higher composite rate of adverse
Patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) often require antithrombotic therapy to prevent adverse events such as stroke, myocardial infarction, and bleeding. Recent evidence from the EPIC-CAD trial suggests that edoxaban monotherapy may offer improved net outcomes compared to dual antithrombotic therapy in this patient population. The EPIC-CAD trial demonstrated that
After undergoing cardiac surgery, maintaining high levels of potassium has been a common practice in the hopes of preventing post-surgical atrial fibrillation (Afib). However, a recent randomized clinical trial has shown that this practice may not be as effective as previously believed. Dr. Benjamin O’Brien presented the findings of this trial at the European Society