
Rheumatology
16 Feb 2025
Avacopan Shows Promise for ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Despite High Discontinuation Rates
A new Japanese retrospective study confirms that avacopan can effectively induce and sustain remission in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis, reducing the need for glucocorticoids.

Reproductive Health
16 Feb 2025
Abortion Bans Linked to 5.6% Increase in Infant Mortality in the US
A new study has found that infant mortality rates have increased in US states that enacted abortion bans, with Black infants, those with congenital anomalies, and those in southern states facing the highest risks.