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Bulevirtide safe, effective in HDV-induced cirrhosis with hypertension
A recent study has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of bulevirtide (BLV) monotherapy for 48 weeks in difficult-to-treat patients with hepatitis delta virus (HDV)-related compensated cirrhosis and clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH).
CT angiography may increase potential EVT recipients for acute ischaemic stroke
Using collateral flow findings, as seen on computed tomographic (CT) angiography, may widen the population who can undergo late endovascular treatment (EVT) for acute ischaemic stroke (AIS), according to findings of the MR CLEAN-LATE trial.
Myocarditis, pericarditis not uncommon with mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccines
Although the incidence of myocarditis or pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination is low, a two- to threefold higher likelihood is seen among individuals who received mRNA-1273 compared to BNT162b2 vaccine, reveals a study.
Lower all-cause death, fewer HF events with empagliflozin in acute HF
Patients hospitalized with acute heart failure (HF) have a reduced risk of subsequent HF events or all-cause mortality if treated with once-daily empagliflozin while in hospital, according to results of the EMPULSE trial presented at HFSA 2022.