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Early Intervention with TAVR Improves Outcomes in Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis

Early transcatheter aortic-valve replacement is more effective than clinical surveillance in reducing adverse outcomes in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis.

AZ's new obesity pill shows promise, enters phase II

AstraZeneca’s new weight-loss pill, licensed from China’s Eccogene last year, has shown initial promise in early-stage trials.

Long-Term Ventilation Linked to Improved Survival in COPD-OSA Patients

Long-term PAP therapy may boost survival in patients with COPD and OSA, highlighting potential benefits of early diagnosis and proactive respiratory management.

AI Method Shows Promise in Predicting Prostate Cancer Prognosis

Using advanced MRI imaging, an AI segmentation algorithm was developed and trained to delineate specific tumour lesions.

SGLT2 Inhibitors Reduce Cardiovascular Risks in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

New research has revealed that SGLT2is are associated with an 18% reduction in total cardiovascular disease risk compared with DPP4is.

Novel CAR-T Approach Shows Promise Against Paediatric AML

Recent research presents a groundbreaking CAR-T therapy for paediatric acute myeloid leukaemia, addressing the challenges posed by antigen variability.

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Spotlight: October 2024

Catch up on all the biggest news to hit the pharmaceutical industry last month, spanning from new acquisitions, approvals, insights on the NHS and more.

Enhanced Method for Smartwatch-Based Glucose Monitoring

A Japan-based team has made strides in improving non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technology, a timely development as diabetes rates rise globally.

Real-Time Allergy Mapping with Internet-Based Surveillance

Seasonal allergies, which affect around 26% of Americans, come with significant economic and productivity costs, especially as climate change drives higher pollen and mould levels.

Stress-Related Trauma: A Catalyst in Autoimmune Disease?

Recent findings have underscored the role of traumatic stress as a potent trigger for autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs), emphasizing a feedback loop that perpetuates these conditions.