Investigación e Informes

In the large Phase 3 Lp(a)HORIZON study of 8,323 patients, Novartis’ pelacarsen did not achieve a reduction in major cardiovascular events despite lowering Lp(a).

A Cochrane review of eight trials with over 500 adults found insufficient evidence that lumbar support belts relieve low back pain, though a modest short‑term benefit when combined with analgesics was observed.

At ESC Congress 2026, SkyLabs presented clinical data indicating its ring‑type cuffless CART device can continuously monitor atrial fibrillation and heart failure patients.

Akeso and Summit Therapeutics reported that their PD‑1×VEGF bispecific antibody ivonescimab improved overall survival versus Merck’s Keytruda in a direct comparison trial for first‑line PD‑L1‑positive NSCLC, though market reaction was muted.

AbbVie announced that its dual-specific T-cell engager etentamig improved response rates and progression-free survival in heavily pre-treated multiple myeloma, with low CRS and infection rates.

A new customizable workspace, the Claude Project, lets pharmacists pre‑load guidelines and reference material to consistently advise patients on magnesium forms such as oxide, citrate, and gluconate.

A 56‑year‑old female with diabetes reported nocturia while on mirtazapine, alongside metformin/sitagliptin, eszopiclone and escitalopram.

Exported diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) scans from Philips MR systems using the Enhanced MR DICOM format contain incorrect diffusion direction data, preventing proper tractography processing.

Domestic health functional foods lack approved ingredients for directly relieving sore throat or fever, while overseas studies explore specific nutrients taken at symptom onset or pre‑emptively.

A Korean article highlights that pharmacists have many options for sore‑throat relief, but clear clinical trial evidence exists for only a few, leaving decisions to guidelines, approvals, and experience.

Sore throat and fever are common in acute upper respiratory infections; most are viral and self‑limiting, but group A Streptococcus can cause serious complications requiring antibiotics and careful prescription review.

The common cold presents with sore throat and fever, frequently seen in primary care and pharmacies, and involves various upper‑respiratory infections caused mainly by viruses such as rhinovirus.