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There is no evidence of additional benefit of faricimab compared to comparator therapies for the treatment of macular edema

There is no evidence of additional benefit of faricimab compared to comparator therapies for the treatment of macular edema

As of July 2024, faricimab is also approved in Europe for the treatment of visual disturbances caused by macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion. The German Institute for Healthcare Quality and Efficiency (IQWiG) has now investigated whether faricimab provides benefits to patients compared to ranibizumab or aflibercept as part of an early benefit assessment. […]

Spatial transcriptomics uncovers new treatment pathways for triple-negative breast cancer

Spatial transcriptomics uncovers new treatment pathways for triple-negative breast cancer

In a recent study published in the journal researchers are analyzing tumor architecture, cell composition, and the microenvironment in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) using spatial transcriptomics and histomorphological analysis. A total of nine TNBC spatial archetypes were identified and associated with disease outcomes and actionable characteristics, as well as a tertiary lymphatic gene […]

Menopause treatment pills may impact heart health: here’s what study says

Menopause treatment pills may impact heart health: here’s what study says

Hormone pills taken during menopause relieve symptoms, but do they pose long-term health risks? Scientists have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT), pills containing both estrogen and progestin, may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes a number of changes caused by a decrease […]