Benefits and Risks of Participation in Clinical Trials of Experimental Cancer Drugs: A Meta-Analysis Study
Research findings have shown that participation in clinical trials of experimental cancer drugs slightly increases progression-free survival (PFS), but increases toxicity-related side effects. The results of a study on the benefits and risks of a randomized clinical trial of experimental cancer drugs conducted by researchers including Renata Iskander of McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, […]
Multiplex PCR Panel Detects Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Blood Cultures in One Hour: Positive Results in Clinical Trials
The multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panel, which detects antibiotic resistance genes and blood culture-positive disease-causing pathogens within one hour, has achieved positive scores in real-world clinical trials. It was recognized for its speed and accuracy by detecting 43 target genes with an accuracy of 98.1% within 1 hour. Experts therefore explain that this could […]
Increasing Varenicline Dosage for Smoking Cessation Treatment Failure: Study Finds Promising Results
One study showed that when smoking cessation treatment with varenicline fails, increasing the dosage can increase the successful effect. Notably, when a varenicline-based treatment strategy fails, the probability of success approaches 0% when treatments such as nicotine patches are attempted. The results of a study on strategies to improve the effectiveness of smoking cessation after […]
The Future of Dyslipidemia Treatment: RNA and Antibody-Based Therapies Changing the Game
PCSK9, ACL/AMPK, PPARα, ApoC-III, ANGPTL3, Apo(a), siRNA,. The dyslipidemia treatment market is changing rapidly. Recently, it has even accelerated. With the development of new drugs for dyslipidemia that rely not only on traditional chemicals but also on RNA and antibodies, the question of how much it is possible to lower lipid levels has now extended […]
Revolutionizing Dyslipidemia Treatment: The Future of Lipid-Lowering Drugs and Therapies
PCSK9, ACL/AMPK, PPARα, ApoC-III, ANGPTL3, Apo(a), siRNA,. The dyslipidemia treatment market is changing rapidly. Recently, it has even accelerated. With the development of new drugs for dyslipidemia that rely not only on traditional chemicals but also on RNA and antibodies, the question of how much it is possible to lower lipid levels has now extended […]
Former National Baseball Team Member Oh Jae-won Admits to Drug Use Charges: Trial Details and Reactions
Star News Reporter Kim Woo-jong | 2024.05.01 12:00 Oh Jae-won appears in the Seoul Central District Court on March 21st for a warrant review on drug use charges. /Photo = News 1 Today (1st) the first trial of Oh Jae-won (39), a former member of the national baseball team, who has been accused of using […]
Long-term Study Shows Erenumab’s Continued Efficacy in Preventing Migraines
Research results have shown that the preventive migraine drug erenumab shows long-term therapeutic effects even in patients who have failed preventive treatment. The results of a study on the administration of erenumab in patients with episodic migraine who did not respond to preventive treatment, conducted by researchers including Uwer Reuter, Department of Neurology, Charité University […]
Ministry of Health and Welfare Extends Coverage for Osteoporosis Treatments and Introduces New High-Iron Injection Reimbursement
The Ministry of Health and Welfare (Minister Cho Kyu-hong) announced that starting from the 1st day, the coverage period for osteoporosis treatments aimed at improving the health of the elderly will be extended from 1 year to 3 years. In addition, reimbursement of a new high-iron injection as an alternative to blood transfusion is provided […]
Long-Term Study Shows Erenumab Effective in Migraine Patients Resistant to Preventive Treatment
Research results have shown that the preventive migraine drug erenumab shows long-term therapeutic effects even in patients who have failed preventive treatment. The results of a study on the administration of erenumab in patients with episodic migraine who did not respond to preventive treatment, conducted by researchers including Uwer Reuter, Department of Neurology, Charité University […]
New Studies Support Effectiveness of Omega-3 in Lowering Mortality Rates
Omega-3, which has been plagued by controversy with results varying from study to study, has now received the backing of studies that support its effectiveness. This time, the results showed that the higher the body concentration of DHA, one of the components of omega-3, the lower the mortality rate. The results of a study on […]
