The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department has released a province-wide health advisory following an increase in influenza cases, warning that the virus may continue spreading until April next year. The move comes after fresh guidance from…
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Nirsevimab, Maternal Vaccine Show Effectiveness Against RSV – Medscape
- Nirsevimab, Maternal Vaccine Show Effectiveness Against RSV Medscape
- Nirsevimab prevents RSV cases in young kids for 1 year but maybe not beyond, data suggest CIDRAP
- RSV immunisation could prevent thousands of babies being hospitalised Evening…
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Expanding the waitlisting criteria for kidney transplantation could improve patient outcomes
The current kidney transplant waitlisting criterion is based on a single measurement of kidney function (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ≤20 ml/min/1.73m2) and does not consider an individual’s risk of progressing to…
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Even a 15-minute walk may help boost your longevity – The Washington Post
- Even a 15-minute walk may help boost your longevity The Washington Post
- You don’t always need to do 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day anymore Lifestyle.INQ
- Short walks or long walks for your heart health? Researchers explore The Manual
- Exercise…
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AstraZeneca's $1.3B bet reduces blood pressure by 14 mmHg over 12 weeks in phase 3 win – Fierce Biotech
- AstraZeneca’s $1.3B bet reduces blood pressure by 14 mmHg over 12 weeks in phase 3 win Fierce Biotech
- Astrazeneca Says Hypertension Drug Meets Main, Secondary Goals in Phase 3 Study MarketScreener
- Baxdrostat demonstrated a statistically…
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Genetic and cellular mechanisms underlying steatotic liver disease
Steatotic liver disease (SLD), mainly encompassing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), alcohol-related liver disease (ALD), and metabolic dysfunction and ALD (MetALD), has emerged as the dominant…
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Antibody from Tanzanian woman suppresses almost all tested HIV variants including resistant viruses in pre-clinical study
An antibody from a Tanzanian woman discovered during screening for anti-HIV antibodies shows a strong therapeutic potential in a preclinical study. Named 04_A06, it neutralised (blocked) 97.3% of over 300 HIV strains tested, and blocked 77% of…
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Research cautions that ignoring calorie reductions on intermittent fasting reduces benefits
Without changing a person’s caloric intake, intermittent fasting does not lead to measurable metabolic or cardiovascular improvements, according to new research. The study focused on time-restricted eating (TRE), a form of intermittent fasting…
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GLP-1 weight loss drugs may protect against pancreatitis
A new study has found that GLP-1 weight loss drugs do not increase the risk of pancreatitis or heart problems in patients with high triglycerides – and may even help protect against the condition.
A new study from Intermountain…
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A plain language summary of the CEPHEUS study: D-VRd for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who are not expected to receive a stem cell transplant
The CEPHEUS study evaluated the effectiveness of adding daratumumab to the standard VRd regimen (bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients ineligible for transplant. Read more about the…
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