Introduction E-cigarettes, also known as electronic cigarettes or vapes, have emerged as a controversial but increasingly popular tool for smoking cessation. As healthcare providers, it’s crucial to understand the potential benefits and risks associated with e-cigarette use, especially in the … Read More
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The Therapeutic Potential of Apolipoprotein A1 Infusion in Cardiovascular Disease Management
Introduction Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1), the primary protein component of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), plays a crucial role in reverse cholesterol transport, a vital process for cardiovascular health. Recent advancements in cardiovascular therapeutics have seen innovative approaches such as ApoA1 infusion, aiming … Read More
ULTIMATE-DAPT: Ticagrelor Monotherapy after ACS
“ULTIMATE-DAPT” trial summary. It presents the results of a clinical trial comparing the use of ticagrelor alone versus the combination of ticagrelor and aspirin following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) from month 1 to … Read More
DanGer Shock Trial: Impella in Cardiogenic Shock
“DanGer Shock” study, which is an international, open-label, randomized trial examining the impact of a Microaxial Flow Pump (Impella CP) plus standard care versus standard care alone in infarct-related cardiogenic shock. Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of Impella … Read More
MANDARA: Benralizumab vs. Mepolizumab for EGPA
“MANDARA” study, a phase 3, double-blind, randomized, active-controlled trial, comparing Benralizumab versus Mepolizumab for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA). Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of benralizumab as compared with mepolizumab in adults with relapsing or refractory EGPA who … Read More
PAPILLON Trial: Amivantamab in Lung Cancer
Year: 2023 Title: PAPILLON Subtitle: Amivantamab plus Chemotherapy in NSCLC with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Exon 20 Insertions Type of Trial: A Randomized, Open-label Phase 3 trial Objective: To compare the efficacy, as demonstrated by progression-free survival (PFS), in … Read More
ONWARDS-1 Trial: Icodec in T2DM
Year: 2023 Title: ONWARDS 1 Subtitle: Weekly Icodec versus Daily Glargine U100 in Type 2 Diabetes without Previous Insulin Type of Trial: Randomized, open-label, treat-to-target phase 3a trial Objective: To investigate the efficacy and long-term safety of once-weekly insulin icodec … Read More
ENRICH Trial: Minimally Invasive Removal of ICH
Year: 2024 Title: ENRICH TRIAL Subtitle: Trial of Early Minimally Invasive Removal of Intracerebral Hemorrhage Type of Trial: A multicenter, randomized, adaptive clinical trial Objective: To compare standard medical management to early (<24 hours) surgical hematoma evacuation using minimally invasive … Read More
NADIM II Trial: Nivolumab in Lung Cancer
Objective: To examine the pathological Complete Response defined as the absence of residual tumor in lung and lymph nodes comparing patients treated with chemo-immunotherapy versus chemotherapy alone. Inclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: Participants: 86 Patients Treatment Groups: Primary Outcome: Secondary Outcomes: … Read More
MAESTRO-NASH Trial: Resmetirom for NASH
Objective: To determine if 80 or 100 mg of Resmetirom compared with placebo resolves NASH and/or reduces fibrosis on liver biopsy and prevents progression to cirrhosis and/or advanced liver disease. Inclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: Participants: 966 Patients Treatment Groups: Primary … Read More