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Elevated Suicide Risk Identified in People with Headache Disorders
Post-traumatic headaches and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia significantly increased the risk for attempted and completed suicide, according to new study.
FDA Approves Nonopioid Journavx for Acute Pain: Daily Dose
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
FDA Approves AbbVie's Combination Antibiotic Emblaveo for Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections
The novel therapy combines aztreonam, a monobactam antibiotic, and avibactam, a β-lactamase inhibitor.
Nasal COVID-19 Vaccine Poised to Enter Phase 1 US Clinical Trial
The study will assess the safety and efficacy of a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine via nasal spray and inhalation.
US Dementia Cases to Double by 2060: Daily Dose
FDA Approves New Wearable Treatment for Parkinson Disease
Onapgo is the first and only subcutaneous apomorphine infusion device for the treatment of motor fluctuations in people with advanced Parkinson disease.
New Study Links Major Depressive Disorder to Specific Changes in Eating Preferences
People with MDD demonstrated a preference for carbohydrate-rich foods and reduced reward from fat- and protein-rich foods, according to new research.
FDA Greenlights Symbravo for Acute Treatment of Migraine: Daily Dose
Investigators Identify Hemoglobin A1c/HDL-C as a Predictor of Stroke Risk in Older Adults
Elevated HbA1c/HDL-C ratios significantly increased stroke risk, even after adjusting for confounding factors, reported authors of a recent study.
Roche Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for First US Blood Test Measuring Lp(a) in Molar Units
The Tina-quant® Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 Molarity assay measures Lp(a) in molar units, providing a more accurate particle-based risk assessment than mass units.
Study Identifies Key Symptoms of Topical Steroid Withdrawal: Daily Dose
MindMed Initiates Second Phase 3 Trial of Psychedelic MM120 for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The first patient was dosed in the Panorama study assessing MM120 ODT, a form of LSD, for the treatment of GAD.
AI-Assisted Mammography Boosts Breast Cancer Detection by 29% in Large Study
Results from the MASAI clinical trial also showed that AI-assisted screening reduced screen-reading workload without increasing the rate of false-positives.
FDA Approves Monthly Lecanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer Disease: Daily Dose
Optimizing PTSD Treatment: The Role of Brexpiprazole and Sertraline in Future Guidelines
Brexpiprazole and sertraline showed promise for PTSD treatment in a recent study. Lead author, Lori Davis, MD, discusses clinical findings, treatment guidelines, and future research directions.
COVID-19 Associated with Higher Long-Term Mortality Than Flu or RSV: New Data
Researchers found that COVID-19 had a higher long-term mortality than influenza and RSV in veterans—underscoring vaccination’s vital role.
Stool Tests Still Top Choice for CRC Screening: Daily Dose
7 Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q4 2024
An oral antibiotic for drug-resistant UTIs, a long-awaited therapy for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and more.
Propranolol May Lower Stroke Risk in Women with Migraine, Study Finds
Data set to be presented at ISC 2025 shows that the protective effect of propranolol was stronger for ischemic stroke compared to other stroke types.
FDA Approves First Monotherapy Standalone MDD Treatment: Daily Dose
Axsome Therapeutics: FDA Approves Symbravo for Acute Treatment of Migraine
A single oral dose of Symbravo provided rapid migraine pain freedom and return to normal functioning within 2 hours, and sustained efficacy through 24 and 48 hours.
Investigational RSV Antiviral Treatment Reduces Viral Load in Phase 2 Human Challenge Trial
The study of S-337395 showed an 88.9% reduction in RSV viral load and symptom improvement in the highest dose group, with no severe adverse events reported.
Tool Predicts Age at Cognitive Impairment, Dementia Onset: Daily Dose
PTSD Treatment Advancements: Brexpiprazole-Sertraline Offers New Hope in Phase 3 Trial
Data showed that brexpiprazole plus sertraline significantly improved PTSD symptoms vs sertraline alone. Lead author, Lori Davis, MD, discusses more.
FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation for Alzheimer Disease Blood Test
The Access p-Tau217/β-Amyloid 1-42 plasma ratio blood test is designed to help identify patients with amyloid pathology associated with AD.
High-Dose Semaglutide Linked to Increased Weight Loss: Daily Dose
FDA Approves New Indication for Semaglutide (Ozempic) to Lower Kidney Risks in Type 2 Diabetes, CKD
This newest approval established Ozempic as the most broadly indicted GLP-1 RA in its class.
Bariatric Surgery Lowers Risk of Liver Complications in Patients with Cirrhosis, Obesity
Metabolic surgery reduced major adverse liver outcomes in people with compensated cirrhosis and obesity by 72%, according to new data.
AI Model Identifies Women with Subjective Cognitive Decline During Menopause: Daily Dose
CVD Remains Leading Cause of Death in US: AHA 2025 Statistical Update
Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in the US, driven by rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, according to new report.
