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Comparative Effectiveness of Dolutegravir/Lamivudine Versus Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide for Maintenance Therapy in HIV: Insights from the PASO-DOBLE Trial

By MedXY 08/03/2025

The PASO-DOBLE trial demonstrated non-inferiority of dolutegravir/lamivudine versus bictegravir/FTC/TAF for maintenance in virologically suppressed HIV-1 adults, with similar efficacy and safety over 48 weeks.

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Avatrombopag in Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia: Evidence from the AVA-PED-301 Phase 3b Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

The AVA-PED-301 phase 3b trial demonstrates avatrombopag’s efficacy and safety as an oral thrombopoietin receptor agonist for children and adolescents with persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia.

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Cabozantinib Plus Atezolizumab in mCRPC: CONTACT-02 Phase 3 Final Results and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 08/02/2025

The CONTACT-02 phase 3 trial shows cabozantinib plus atezolizumab improves progression-free survival but not overall survival in advanced mCRPC post-ARPI, offering a novel non-androgen receptor-based option.

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Amycretin: A Novel Unimolecular GLP-1 and Amylin Receptor Agonist for Obesity – Early-Phase Clinical Insights and Broader GLP-1 Drug Development Perspective

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Amycretin, a new unimolecular GLP-1 and amylin agonist, demonstrated significant weight loss and acceptable tolerability in a phase 1b/2a study, underscoring its potential as an anti-obesity therapy.

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Short-Course Radiotherapy Plus Sintilimab and Chemotherapy as Total Neoadjuvant Therapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: Insights from the SPRING-01 Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Adding sintilimab to short-course radiotherapy and chemotherapy significantly increased pathological complete response rates in locally advanced rectal cancer, with manageable safety.

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Metformin in Prostate Cancer: Revisiting Hopes and Realities After Recent Phase 3 Trials

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Recent large RCTs show metformin does not improve survival or reduce metabolic syndrome risk in prostate cancer patients on ADT, though it modestly improves metabolic parameters.

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Once-Weekly Insulin Regimens in Type 2 Diabetes: Comparative Efficacy, Safety, and Clinical Implications from COMBINE 3 and QWINT Trials

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Once-weekly insulin regimens (IcoSema, efsitora alfa) demonstrate non-inferior glycemic control compared to daily injections in type 2 diabetes, with advantages in hypoglycemia risk, weight, and injection burden.

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Pre-emptive TIPS vs Glue Obliteration for Acute Fundal Variceal Bleeding in Cirrhosis: Key Insights from the GAVAPROSEC Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

The GAVAPROSEC trial demonstrates that pre-emptive TIPS significantly reduces 1-year mortality and rebleeding in cirrhotic patients with acute fundal gastric variceal bleeding compared to glue obliteration plus NSBB.

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Fenebrutinib in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: New Evidence from the FENopta Phase 2 Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Fenebrutinib, a selective BTK inhibitor, demonstrated significant reduction in new brain lesions and low relapse rates in relapsing multiple sclerosis, with a favorable safety profile in the FENopta phase 2 trial.

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Oveporexton: A Promising Orexin Receptor 2 Agonist for Narcolepsy Type 1 – Results from a Phase 2 Randomized Trial

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Oveporexton, an oral orexin receptor 2–selective agonist, demonstrated significant improvements in wakefulness and cataplexy in narcolepsy type 1 patients over 8 weeks, with manageable adverse events.

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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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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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Zongertinib: A Promising Oral Targeted Therapy for Previously Treated HER2-Mutant Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer

By MedXY 08/01/2025

Zongertinib shows high response rates and manageable toxicity in HER2-mutant NSCLC after prior treatments, offering a new oral therapy option.

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Efruxifermin for Compensated Liver Cirrhosis in MASH: Phase 2b Results and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 08/01/2025

A phase 2b trial found that efruxifermin did not significantly improve fibrosis at 36 weeks in patients with compensated cirrhosis due to MASH, though longer-term benefit was suggested at 96 weeks.

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Intra-arterial Tenecteplase After Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke: Interpreting the ANGEL-TNK Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

The ANGEL-TNK trial found that intra-arterial tenecteplase after successful endovascular thrombectomy improved excellent neurological outcomes at 90 days without increasing bleeding or mortality, but secondary outcomes showed no significant benefit.

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Intra-arterial Tenecteplase After Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke: Interpreting the ANGEL-TNK Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 07/31/2025

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High Tibial Osteotomy May Slow Knee Osteoarthritis Progression in Bowlegged Patients: Clinical Insights from a Randomized Trial

By MedXY 07/30/2025

High tibial osteotomy (HTO) slows cartilage loss and improves pain and function in bowlegged patients with medial knee osteoarthritis compared to nonsurgical management, according to a new randomized trial.

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FDA Fast-Tracks Rezpegaldesleukin for Severe Alopecia Areata: Promise for a Challenging Disease

By MedXY 07/30/2025

The FDA has granted Fast Track status to rezpegaldesleukin (REZPEG), a novel biologic targeting regulatory T cells, for severe-to-very severe alopecia areata in patients aged ≥12 years. Phase 2b trial results are anticipated in December 2025.

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DM199 Shows Promise as a Potential Treatment for Preeclampsia

By MedXY 07/29/2025

DM199 has demonstrated safety and efficacy in reducing blood pressure among preeclampsia patients during a Phase 2 trial, offering hope for improved maternal and fetal outcomes.