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Factor XI/XIa Inhibition: ESC Update

The emerging class of agents targeting factor XI/XIa offers the paradigm-shifting possibility of ‘haemostasis-sparing anticoagulation’…

Blood Cancer Not Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Older adults diagnosed with hematologic malignant neoplasms experience cognitive decline at a rate similar to normal aging.

Improving Acute Myocardial Infarction Outcomes for Patients with Diabetes

Diabetes significantly raises the risk of non-ST segment myocardial infarction, with affected patients experiencing worse short- and long-term outcomes. Despite this, they often receive less invasive care.

New CML Treatment Shows Promise, But Standard Therapy Endures

The ASC4FIRST trial highlights asciminib, a new BCR::ABL1 inhibitor, as a potential alternative to current tyrosine kinase inhibitors for chronic myeloid leukaemia

Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution Linked to COPD Exacerbations

A new study has found that both indoor and outdoor air pollution significantly worsen respiratory health in patients with COPD

Addressing the Management Burden of Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections

How Long Do Antibiotics Take To Work? 7-Day Change: IDWeek 2024

New research presented at IDWeek 2024 may impact advice patients are given on how long antibiotics take to work following treatment of bloodstream infections.

Home Phototherapy for Psoriasis: Convenient and Effective

A major randomized clinical trial has demonstrated that home-based narrowband UV-B phototherapy is as effective as office-based treatment for patients with plaque or guttate psoriasis.

AI and Telemedicine: Shaping the Future of Rheumatology

This week, Jonathan is joined by John ‘Jack’ Cush, Director of Clinical Rheumatology at the Baylor Research Institute, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Christ Toth, CEO, Vantive on a blue and yellow background

5 minutes with... Chris Toth, CEO, Vantive

The former Baxter leader talks about the founding of Vantive, the challenges facing kidney patients, improving access to dialysis and more.