Women Experiencing Partner Violence More Motivated to Receive PrEP
November 25th 2024Women with higher symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder after intimate partner violence were more likely to have higher motivation to receive pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
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Age-Related Disparities in Long-Term Outcomes for ER+, HER2– Breast Cancer
November 23rd 2024Younger women with estrogen receptor (ER)–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer have significantly worse long-term outcomes, including higher rates of recurrence and metastasis, compared with older women.
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Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: November 23, 2024
November 23rd 2024Americans are underinsured, even with employer-based health plans; a thorough critique of the lack of representation among Black patients in clinical trials showcases a persistent theme; systemic barriers in cardiology, breast cancer, and patent systems are examined.
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FDA Accepts Resubmitted NDA for Ataluren in Nonsense Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
November 22nd 2024The new drug application (NDA) includes data from a global placebo-controlled, 72-week study as well as findings from the STRIDE registry, an ongoing, observational, real-world study of ataluren in routine care.
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Study Finds Obesity May Worsen Multiple Sclerosis: Genetic Analysis Points to Causal Link
November 21st 2024A new study aimed at exploring the relationship between obesity and multiple sclerosis severity using genetic data finds that higher BMI and other obesity measures were associated with increased disability progression in patients with MS.
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Semaglutide Eligibility Expands to Over Half of US Adults
November 21st 2024Over half of the US adult population may benefit from semaglutide, a drug primarily used for weight loss and diabetes, although concerns about access and cost persist, especially considering its potential for wider health applications.
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