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Fatigue is a common symptom experienced by nearly 50% of individuals with Parkinson’s disease, and can be debilitating and persistent, often unrelieved by rest. While fatigue can be a subjective experience, it is important for clinicians to understand potential underlying causes in order to provide appropriate management. Here, we highlight five common causes of fatigue […]

A study published in Neurology  suggests that receiving a flu vaccine may reduce the risk of stroke. Researchers analyzed a health care database of nearly 3 million people in Spain over a 14-year period and identified 14,322 individuals who were at least 40 years old and had experienced an ischemic stroke, as well as 71,610

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) has reported positive findings from several studies related to COVID-19, which will be presented at the 33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID). One Phase 3 clinical trial showed that Veklury® (remdesivir) was well tolerated by patients with moderate to severe renal impairment. In addition, a retrospective

A systematic review published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes found that participating in an intensive behavioral weight loss program and making lifestyle changes can lead to a decrease in risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) for at least 5 years, even if the weight is regained. According to Susan

A recent study conducted by experts from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has found that patients living with HIV may experience worsened cognitive function during the first four months after being infected with SARS-CoV-2. However, the study suggests that these differences in cognitive function are likely attributable to HIV rather than COVID-19. The

India is a major player in the global pharmaceutical sector, with the largest supply of non-patented medicines and providing 20% of the world’s generic drug exports. According to the “Indian Economic Survey 2021,” India’s pharmaceutical market was estimated at $42 billion in 2021, and it could triple over the next decade. India’s pharmaceutical industry is

On March 21, the UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) released draft recommendations for the use of point-of-care testing to improve antimicrobial prescribing for urinary tract infections (UTIs). The potential benefits of rapid diagnostics have been highlighted, but further data on test accuracy is needed before they can be utilized in the

A recent UK nested case-control study and meta-analysis examined the association between combined and progestagen-only hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer risk. The study, which was published on March 21, 2023, found that there is a small but significant increased risk of breast cancer associated with the use of hormonal contraceptives. The researchers found that women

Antimicrobial resistance is largely driven by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. However, the impact of other drugs in this process is often overlooked. Recently, Australian scientists conducted a study published in the journal PNAS showing that certain antidepressants, such as sertraline and duloxetine, can induce resistance in E. coli to various antibiotics. This highlights

Pfizer Inc. has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ZAVZPRET™ (zavegepant) nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.   This is the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist nasal spray. ZAVZPRET has been proven effective, tolerable, and safe in two