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Advances in Second-Line Antiretroviral Therapy for Children with HIV in Africa: Insights from the CHAPAS-4 Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

TAF–emtricitabine and dolutegravir-based regimens outperform standard options as second-line ART for African children with HIV, offering improved viral suppression and safety.

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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Tolebrutinib in Multiple Sclerosis: Insights from Recent Phase 3 Trials

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Tolebrutinib reduced disability progression in nonrelapsing secondary progressive MS but did not surpass teriflunomide in reducing relapse rates in relapsing MS. Safety signals include elevated liver enzymes and minor bleeding risks.

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Sotatercept in High-Risk Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Landmark Advance in Patient Outcomes

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Sotatercept significantly reduces the risk of death, lung transplantation, or hospitalization in high-risk pulmonary arterial hypertension patients, marking a major advance in the management of this life-threatening disease.

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Upadacitinib and Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Giant-Cell Arteritis: Clinical Trial and Real-World Evidence

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Upadacitinib at 15 mg with a 26-week glucocorticoid taper shows superior efficacy and comparable safety to placebo in giant-cell arteritis. Real-world data suggest JAK inhibitors, including upadacitinib, may benefit relapsing cases unresponsive to conventional therapies.

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Navigational Bronchoscopy Versus Transthoracic Needle Biopsy for Peripheral Lung Nodules: New Evidence from the VERITAS Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Navigational bronchoscopy offers noninferior diagnostic accuracy to transthoracic needle biopsy for peripheral pulmonary nodules, with notably fewer pneumothorax complications.

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Regional Nodal Irradiation After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Is Omission Safe for Breast Cancer Patients with ypN0 Status?

By MedXY 08/01/2025

A landmark trial shows that omitting regional nodal irradiation after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients with ypN0 status does not compromise recurrence or survival outcomes.

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Trimethoprim–Sulfamethoxazole in Pregnancy: No Impact on Birth Weight in a Zimbabwean RCT

By MedXY 08/01/2025

A large randomized trial in Zimbabwe found that trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis during pregnancy did not significantly increase birth weight or reduce adverse outcomes.

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Durable Efficacy and Long-term Safety of AAV Gene Therapy in Severe Hemophilia B: 13-Year Follow-up Results

By MedXY 08/01/2025

A single AAV gene therapy infusion for severe hemophilia B led to sustained factor IX expression, substantial reduction in bleeding and factor use, and no late safety concerns over 13 years.

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Nerandomilast for Idiopathic and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis: Phase 3 Trial Insights

By MedXY 08/01/2025

Phase 3 trials demonstrate that nerandomilast, a selective PDE4B inhibitor, significantly slows lung function decline in idiopathic and progressive pulmonary fibrosis over 52 weeks, with manageable safety profiles.

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Interval Colorectal Cancer Risk and Outcomes after Positive FIT with Follow-Up Colonoscopy in Taiwan Screening Program

By MedXY 08/01/2025

A Taiwanese cohort study reveals higher interval colorectal cancer incidence and mortality after follow-up colonoscopy for positive FIT compared to negative FIT, highlighting risk stratification and adenoma detection rate impact on outcomes.