History of Female Infertility Associated With Risk for Heart Failure
Infertility is significantly associated with later incident heart failure, according to a recently published study.
Treatments
Dapagliflozin Beneficial for Heart Failure, Regardless of Frailty
Dapagliflozin reduces the risk for worsening heart failure or cardiovascular death, regardless of frailty status.
Combine and Conquer: A Treatment Strategy to Combat Drug-Use Associated Infections
Sandra Springer, MD, and Laura Marks, MD, PhD, highlight the need for a combined treatment approach for patients with drug-use associated infections.
Sotrovimab May Prevent Progression to Severe COVID-19
For nonhospitalized patients with symptomatic mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and a high risk for progression, risk for all-cause hospitalization or death is reduced with sotrovimab versus placebo.
Hypoparathyroidism Effectively Managed With TransCon PTH in Phase 3 Trial
The phase 3 PaTHway trial included 82 adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism.
Continued Dexamethasone at Discharge Not Tied to Better COVID-19 Outcomes
For individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, continuing treatment with dexamethasone at discharge is not associated with a reduction in 14-day all-cause readmission or mortality.
Black Patients Still Underrepresented in Trials for New Drug Approvals
Black patients are still underrepresented in most trials relating to approval of new drugs, despite implementation of an action plan in 2015 to improve diversity.
Safety, Efficacy of Sarilumab in Patients Hospitalized With Severe COVID-19
Researchers conducted a study that assessed the safety and efficacy of sarilumab in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 infection.
Molnupiravir for Nonsevere COVID-19 Added to Living Guideline
Molnupiravir is recommended for patients with nonsevere COVID-19 who are at the highest risk for hospitalization.
Risk for Progression to Severe COVID-19 Lower With Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir
For patients with symptomatic COVID-19, treatment with nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir results in a lower risk for progression to severe COVID-19.
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