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Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (r/r B-ALL) demonstrates efficacy with high rates of durable remissions, as shown in a recent meta-analysis.

In patients with comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD) and obesity, adding simvastatin to escitalopram does not appear to produce additional antidepressive effects despite improving the cardiovascular risk profile, according to a study.

At the Asia Vaccines and Antivirals Summit (AVAS) 2025 held in Bangkok, Thailand, two expert-led sessions provided valuable perspectives on the expanding role of oral antivirals in COVID-19 management. Dr Daniel Griffin, an infectious disease specialist and Clinical Instructor of Medicine at Columbia University, New York, US, focused on protecting high-risk populations through the timely use of antiviral therapy. Complementing this, Professor Ching-Tai Huang of Chang Gung University and Memorial Hospital in Taiwan offered practical guidance on clinical management strategies, including patient risk stratification and therapeutic selection.

The addition of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF) to prednisolone results in improved steroid responsiveness and prolonged survival with fewer infections and new-onset complications among patients with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (SAH), a study has shown.

High consumption of flavonoid-rich foods may support healthy ageing, suggests a study that used data from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS).