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A Step Forward Against Chronic Kidney Disease Itch

Dupilumab may provide meaningful relief for patients with chronic kidney disease who experience uremic pruritus and for those with atopic dermatitis complicated by renal impairment, according to a retrospective real-world study.

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High-Fibre Diet Shows Promise for Managing MASLD

A new randomised controlled trial has investigated the impact of dietary fibre supplementation on patients with T2DM and MASLD.

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Dementia Prevention Should Start in Childhood, Study Finds

Dementia prevention must start in childhood, with new evidence linking lifelong social adversity to brain decline and disease risk.

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ctDNA Levels Correlate with Tumour Volume in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

A new study reveals circulating tumour DNA correlates with tumour volume in metastatic pancreatic cancer, particularly with liver metastases.

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PfSPZ Malaria Vaccine: High Safety, Low Efficacy in Children

A phase 2 trial in Gabon showed that the PfSPZ malaria vaccine is safe in children aged 1–12 years but failed to prevent Plasmodium falciparum infection.

US pharma tariffs: Trump threatens 100% on imports

Donald Trump has threatened sweeping new trade measures on the pharma sector unless manufacturers commit to producing in the US.

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Insomnia Linked to Higher Risk of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Discover a study revealing how insomnia raises the risk of GERD and IBS, with genetic evidence linking poor sleep to gastrointestinal health.

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Melanoma Imaging Study Sheds Light on Immunotherapy

The study demonstrated that [99mTc]Tc-Tilmanocept could detect secondary lesions in patients with melanoma undergoing ICI treatment.

EDG-7500 in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Michelle Michels and Perry Elliott discuss the CIRRUS-HCM study of EDG-7500 in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, highlighting clinical benefits…

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Supplement Labels Overstate Heart Health Benefits, Study Finds

Survey finds supplement labels mislead consumers into thinking products prevent disease, prompting calls to tighten regulatory standards.