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HF drug provides 24-hour BP-lowering effect in Asians with hypertension
The angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril/valsartan, used for heart failure, appears to have potent effects on 24‐hour blood pressure (BP) in Japanese patients with mild‐to‐moderate hypertension and in the subgroup of those with nondipping BP pattern, as shown in a study.
Topical NSAID treatment after selective laser trabeculoplasty of no benefit in glaucoma patients
The use of topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) does not seem to enhance the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty for patients with glaucoma, as shown in a study.
Apremilast safe, effective in moderate-to-severe genital psoriasis
Treatment with apremilast demonstrates consistent efficacy in genital psoriasis and overall psoriasis symptoms at 16 weeks irrespective of body surface area (BSA) at baseline, suggest the results of the phase III DISCREET trial presented at the recent AAD 2023.
Lebrikizumab helps clear skin of teens with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
Treatment with lebrikizumab with or without topical corticosteroids (TCS) results in clinical improvement among adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study presented at the recent AAD 2023.