Italy’s regulatory framework surrounding doping substances is under scrutiny following the recent doping scandal involving tennis star Jannik Sinner. The availability of Trofodermin, an over-the-counter spray containing the banned anabolic steroid clostebol, has raised questions about the ease of access to performance-enhancing drugs in the country. The presence of a warning label on the box,
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The news of Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei’s death is truly heartbreaking. Reports indicate that her boyfriend poured gasoline on her and set her on fire, resulting in her untimely demise. This horrific act of violence highlights the urgent need for measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The recent high school shooting
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has long been a concern for older adults, with the potential for severe outcomes such as hospitalization. A recent study led by Diya Surie, MD, of the CDC in Atlanta, showed promising results in terms of vaccine effectiveness against RSV-associated hospitalization in adults aged 60 and over during the 2023-2024 season.
The study conducted by María Paz Martínez-Vidal, MD, PhD, and colleagues at Hospital Universitario San Juan de Alicante in Spain explores the treatment preferences of Spanish patients with inflammatory arthritis who were prescribed etanercept or adalimumab, comparing their continuation rates with originator products versus biosimilar versions. The findings suggest that patients were more likely to
The REC-CAGEFREE I randomized trial has shed light on the inadequacy of drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty as the initial strategy for de novo coronary artery stenoses. According to the findings presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) meeting by Ling Tao, MD, PhD, of Xijing Hospital in Xi’an, China, DCB with rescue use of
Patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) have seen positive results with edoxaban (Savaysa) monotherapy, according to the EPIC-CAD trial. The study revealed that a 12-month composite of death, myocardial infarction, stroke, embolism, urgent revascularization, or bleeding events occurred less frequently in patients on edoxaban monotherapy compared to those on dual
A recent randomized clinical trial conducted by Dr. Benjamin O’Brien, MD, PhD, at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, has shed light on the ineffectiveness of keeping potassium levels high after cardiac surgery in preventing post-surgical atrial fibrillation (Afib). Contrary to common practice, the study found that there was no significant difference in the occurrence of new-onset Afib
Recent findings from a working group of senior investigators, assembled by the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), have shed new light on the controversial role of the APOE4 gene in Alzheimer’s research. The consensus reached by the group suggests that the APOE4 gene is definitively toxic, marking a significant breakthrough in the field of Alzheimer’s
Tobacco retailers across the United States will soon be faced with additional responsibilities as a result of the FDA’s recently issued final rule on tobacco product sales. One of the most notable changes is the increase in the minimum age for certain restrictions on tobacco product sales, which was raised from 18 to 21 following
The Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever, is a virus that originates from forested tropical areas. It was first discovered in 1955 in a forest worker in Trinidad, and named after a nearby village and wetlands. The virus is primarily transmitted by small biting flies called midges, as well as some species of mosquitoes.