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Among adults who received antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated acute appendicitis in the APPAC* trial, the number of recurrences and subsequent appendectomies at 10 years demonstrates the viability of this nonsurgical treatment approach, as reported by the investigators.

Treatment with semaglutide appears more effective than both dulaglutide and liraglutide for glycaemic control and weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), reports a China study. On the other hand, dulaglutide and liraglutide show similar clinical efficacy.

A study on patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) shows an association between proton therapy (PT) and a higher rate of osteoradionecrosis (ORN).

Discontinuation of statins at pregnancy does not appear to contribute to increased cardiovascular (CV) risk for expectant mothers, including those at high CV risk, according to a study.

The use of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in patients with erosive hand osteoarthritis is safe and well tolerated and may potentially relieve pain, particularly in those with greater synovial inflammation, according to the sham-controlled ESTIVAL trial.

The investigational extended-release nalbuphine helps alleviate chronic cough associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), as shown in the phase IIb CORAL study.

A recent study has noted inappropriate prescribing in most patients treated with oxycodone in surgery.

Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are at an increased long-term risk of arrhythmias and are likely to receive cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED), according to a study.