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Topline Results from Phase 2 CELIA Study of Diranersen (BIIB080): First Study to Show Reduction in Tau Pathology and Cognitive Benefit in Patients with Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq BIIB) today announced compelling topline results from the Phase 2 CELIA study evaluating diranersen (BIIB080), an investigational antisense

Regeneron Provides Update on Phase 3 Trial of Fianlimab (LAG-3 Inhibitor) Combination in First-Line Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ REGN) today reviewed results from the Phase 3 trial evaluating two dose levels of fianlimab (LAG-3 inhibitor) in combina

Policy Statement Updates Guidelines on Pediatric Drowning Prevention

Multiple layers of drowning prevention should be emphasized by pediatricians, according to a policy statement and accompanying technical report published online

ATS: Tezepelumab Reduces Asthma Exacerbations Across Asthma Phenotypes

For patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma, tezepelumab is associated with substantial reductions in asthma exacerbations across asthma phenotypes and underr

FDA Approves Baxfendy (baxdrostat) as the First Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor Treatment for Adults with Hypertension

Femoral BMD, Osteoporosis Linked to All-Cause Mortality Postmenopause

Femoral bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis are associated with all-cause mortality in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online May 1

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Linked to Culture Positivity for Pseudomonas in Bronchiectasis

For individuals with bronchiectasis, a history of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is associated with culture positivity for Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa),

New-Onset A-Fib May Accelerate Kidney Function Decline

New-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) may accelerate kidney function decline, according to a study published online May 14 in JAMA Network Open. Yuichiro Mori, M.D

Pregnancy Not Linked to Myasthenia Gravis Exacerbations

Pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk for myasthenia gravis (MG) exacerbations, according to a study published online May 13 in Neurology. Laura O

ATS: City-Wide Mold Intervention Can Reduce ED Asthma Visits

A city-wide mold intervention in public housing can reduce asthma emergency department (ED) visits, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Soci