MK-0616, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, met its primary endpoint in a Phase 2 study, significantly reducing LDL cholesterol levels in patients with hypercholesterolemia at doses of 6 mg to 30 mg compared to placebo. ApoB and non-HDL cholesterol levels have also been reduced. “These data support the further development of MK-0616, which may improve access […]
Background Several epidemiological studies suggested a link between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the development of lung cancer, but were methodologically deficient. Insight A new, more rigorous study found that CVD is associated with a 67% higher risk of lung cancer and a 95% higher risk of death from lung cancer.The study was a nationwide matched […]
Pistoia, 7 Feb. – (Adnkronos Salute) – Tomorrow, Wednesday 8 February, starting at 9.00 am, in the Cinzia Lupi room of the San Jacopo hospital in via Ciliegiole 97 in Pistoia, there will be the presentation of regional reform projects: continuity of care, emergency urgency and reorganization of integrated networks starting from the experiences in […]
Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of Further implementing provisions of the decree-law , n. 19, converted, with amendments, by Law , n. 35, containing ‘Urgent measures to deal with the emergency epidemiological from COVID-19″, of the decree-law , n. 33, converted, with modifications, from law 14 July 2020, n. 74, on […]
Key messages Two new factor XI inhibitors (FXI) developed for the secondary prevention of stroke have “yielded somewhat disappointing results” in recent studies, according to Prof. Matthias Endres from the Department of Neurology at the Charité Hospital in Berlin at Neurowoche 2022. Background Inhibition of blood clotting with FXI as a promising target for secondary […]
Palermo, Nov. 4. (Adnkronos Salute) – After 12 years, pediatric cardiac surgery returns to Palermo thanks to an alliance between two prestigious health facilities in Northern and Southern Italy. It was signed this morning at Palazzo d’Orléans, in Palermo, in the presence of the president of the Sicilian Region, Renato Schifani, and the vice president […]
Rome, 10 Feb. (Adnkronos Health) – In relation to the European review procedure for pseudoephedrine-based medicines, initiated by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) specifies that “currently the benefit-risk ratio of these medicines remains positive and there are no urgent safety issues that imply immediate restrictive actions on the use of […]
The analysis of lung function of 343 fetuses and newborns shows a clear association between respiratory rate and volume with extremely cold or extremely warm outside temperatures during pregnancy – but only in female infants. Background The influence of extreme perinatal outdoor temperatures on child health and lung function has been little studied. Design For […]
Second A new study, researchers have found that consuming grapes protects against skin damage induced by ultraviolet (UV) light. Study participants showed increased resistance to sunburn after consuming about 330 g (2 cups according to Anglo-Saxon measurement) of grapes every day for 2 weeks. In this survey, which involved 29 volunteer subjects, researchers examined the effect of consuming whole […]
FNOMCeO Civil Cassation, Judgment , n. 26441 General practitioners Author: Chiara di Lorenzo – Legislative Office FNOMCeO The Supreme Court stated that if, since the ASL has not taken steps to identify the disadvantaged or disadvantaged areas, the Region provides after some time, it is not recognizable in the hands of the Region a contractual […]