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health19 days ago•5 min saved

New study finds serious statin muscle side effects are exceptionally rare

A Lancet Digital Health study using health records from nearly 6 million UK adults shows the 10-year risk of serious statin-related muscle disorders (myopathy, myalgia, rhabdomyolysis) is about 0.04%, far lower than prior estimates. Most reported muscle symptoms are mild or due to other causes, and risk is influenced by factors like kidney disease, other medications, and vitamin D deficiency. Clinicians can personalize risk with new tools; statins remain highly beneficial for lowering LDL and reducing heart attack or stroke risk, and patients should discuss risks with their doctor rather than fear rare side effects.

via NBC News|

#cardiovascular-disease #clinical-research #health

politics22 days ago•6 min saved

America’s Comeback as the Global Leader in Medical Research

RFK Jr. argues the U.S. must reclaim its lead in clinical trials and medical innovation, warning that China is ahead in early-stage testing and that Chinese firms accounted for nearly half of global pharma licensing deals in 2025. He outlines Trump-era reforms across FDA, NIH, ONC and ARPA-H to accelerate development while preserving safety, and calls for broad collaboration among researchers, health systems, tech companies and regulators to restore America’s competitive edge and patient access to new therapies.

via Fox News|

#china-competition #clinical-research #fda-nih-arpa-h

health4 months ago•1 min saved

Daily multivitamins linked to slower biological aging in seniors, study finds

A Nature Medicine study of 958 older adults (average age 70) found that taking a daily Centrum Silver multivitamin–mineral for two years slowed biological aging by about four months across five epigenetic clocks; cocoa extract had no effect. Researchers caution that these early biomarker findings have not yet shown impacts on clinical outcomes and do not prove reduced disease risk.

via USA Today|

#aging #clinical-research #epigenetic-clocks

industry7 months ago•21 min saved

Cancer Doctors Profit from Drug Trial Participants

The article exposes how private clinics like XCancer profit significantly from cancer drug trials, often at the expense of patient transparency and scientific integrity, raising concerns about ethical practices and the true benefit to patients.

via Bloomberg.com|

#cancer #clinical-research #drug-trials

health-and-wellness8 months ago•10 min saved

The Rise of Red Light Therapy: Benefits, Devices, and Scientific Insights

Light therapy, using red and infrared light, is gaining popularity for skin, muscle, and health benefits, but scientific evidence supporting many consumer products remains limited and cautious use is advised.

via The Guardian|

#clinical-research #health-and-wellness #infrared

health8 months ago•4 min saved

Personalized Approach Needed for Antidepressant Side Effects, Study Finds

A comprehensive analysis of 30 antidepressants reveals significant differences in their physical side-effects, emphasizing the importance of personalized prescribing based on individual health profiles and preferences, supported by a new decision-making tool for doctors and patients.

via ScienceAlert|

#antidepressants #clinical-research #health

health10 months ago•6 min saved

Red Foxglove Compound Shows Promise for Heart Failure Treatment

The DIGIT-HF trial demonstrated that adding digitoxin to standard heart failure treatment reduces the risk of death or hospitalization, with a good safety profile, suggesting that cardiac glycosides may be beneficial in modern heart failure management, especially in cost-constrained settings.

via Medscape|

#cardiac-glycosides #clinical-research #digit-hf-trial

health11 months ago•1 min saved

Potential Breakthrough in ALS Treatment

A man with a family history of ALS undergoes testing at a Columbia University clinic, raising hope that a new drug might prevent or treat the disease, which has historically had limited treatment options.

via statnews.com|

#als #clinical-research #drug-trial

health1 year ago•1 min saved

RFK Jr. Champions Access to Experimental Stem Cell Treatments Amid Safety Debates

Stem cell therapy holds promise for treating various diseases, but while some treatments like bone marrow transplants are well-supported by research, many marketed by clinics are unproven, expensive, and potentially risky.

via The New York Times|

#clinical-research #health #medical-safety

health1 year ago•0 min saved

Cassava Sciences Halts Alzheimer's Drug Trials Amid Stock Plunge

A clinical trial for a controversial Alzheimer's drug has been halted due to disappointing results, raising concerns about its efficacy and future in the pharmaceutical market.

via The New York Times|

#alzheimers #clinical-research #drug-trial

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Reducing Gout Medication Use

New research indicates that sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), a class of diabetes drugs, may reduce the need for urate-lowering therapy and gout flare treatments in patients with both type 2 diabetes and gout. The study, presented at the American College of Rheumatology 2024 Annual Meeting, found a 31% lower rate of initiation of urate-lowering therapy among SGLT2i users. While not yet altering standard gout management, these findings suggest potential benefits of SGLT2i as an adjunct therapy, possibly reducing the burden of polypharmacy and disease complications.

via Medscape|

#clinical-research #diabetes #gout

health3 years ago•3 min saved

"Unlocking the Secrets of Healthy Aging: Metformin's Genetic Influence"

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Hong Kong suggests that metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, may promote healthy aging based on genetic evidence. The study, which analyzed data from over 300,000 participants, found that certain genetic variants related to metformin were associated with younger phenotypic age and longer leukocyte telomere length, both markers of healthy aging. These findings support further clinical research into the potential of metformin for promoting healthy longevity.

via Medical Xpress|

#clinical-research #genetics #health

science-and-technology3 years ago•10 min saved

"Revolutionizing Genetics: A New Era of Ethnic Diversity-Informed Healthcare"

The Human Pangenome Reference Consortium has created a more inclusive human reference genome by assembling genomic sequences of 47 individuals from around the world, revealing almost 120 million DNA base pairs previously unseen. By providing a more accurate representation of human genetic diversity, researchers can refine their understanding of the link between genes and diseases, accelerate clinical research, and ultimately help address health disparities. The pangenome is public and can be used by scientists around the world as a new standard human genome reference. The HPRC’s ultimate goal is to produce high-quality, nearly error-free genomes from at least 350 individuals from diverse populations by mid-2024.

via SciTechDaily|

#clinical-research #genetic-diversity #health-disparities