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Heart failure treatment appears to reduce atrial fibrillation in Type 2 diabetes

Written by | 9 Sep 2020

Article written by Bruce Sylvester A new meta-analysis of clinical trial data suggests that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2), used to treat heart failure, also reduce the risk… read more.

Combination treatment appears optimal for high-risk elevated LDL patients

Written by | 8 Sep 2020

Article written by Bruce Sylvester Researchers from a large European study, which included the UK, report that while patients are often able to reduce risks of cardiovascular events… read more.

Prediabetes raises risk of heart disease and death

Written by | 18 Aug 2020

Article written by Bruce Sylvester Among patients with a history of heart problems, prediabetes increases risks of heart disease and death, researchers reported on July 15, 2020 in… read more.

Results from phase III DAPA-CKD trial of Farxiga met primary and secondary endpoints to treat chronic kidney disease – AstraZeneca.

Written by | 29 Jul 2020

AstraZeneca announced high-level results from Farxiga’s (dapagliflozin) Phase III DAPA-CKD trial showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful effect on its primary endpoint of a composite of worsening… read more.

Elevated HbA1C linked to cardiovascular events in elderly diabetics

Written by | 27 Jul 2020

Article written by Bruce Sylvester Glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) greater than 7% correlates with an increased risk of cardiovascular events in elderly patients..

Phase III data show port delivery system with ranibizumab enabled over 98% of patients to go six months between treatments for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.- Genentech/Roche

Written by | 23 Jul 2020

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group announced detailed results from the Phase III Archway study evaluating its investigational Port Delivery System with ranibizumab (PDS) for the treatment… read more.

Phase III study FIDELIO-DKD of BAY 94 8862 meets primary endpoint in diabetic kidney disease.- Bayer

Written by | 11 Jul 2020

The Phase III study FIDELIO-DKD evaluating the efficacy and safety of BAY 94 8862 (finerenone), from Bayer, versus placebo when added to standard of care for chronic kidney… read more.

New findings on Biktarvy presented at AIDS 2020: Virtual ,include positive switch data in older adults.- Gilead Sciences

Written by | 9 Jul 2020

Gilead Sciences, Inc. announced data demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the once-daily, single tablet regimen Biktarvy (bictegravir 50 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg tablets, B/F/TAF) in… read more.

European Commission approves Invokana to treat diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in type 2 diabetes. – Mundipharma.

Written by | 8 Jul 2020

Mundipharma announces that the European Commission (EC) has approved the extension of the indication of Invokana (canagliflozin) to include important renal outcome data from the landmark Canagliflozin and… read more.

Cardiovascular and renal safety profile of linagliptin demonstrated in Asian adults with type 2 diabetes,- Boehringer + Eli Lilly

Written by | 5 Jul 2020

Boehringer Ingelheim have announced the results of a sub-group analysis from the CAROLINA cardiovascular outcome trial focusing on Asian adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and elevated cardiovascular… read more.

Ertugliflozin preserves renal function in Type 2 diabetes with albuminuria

Written by | 2 Jul 2020

Article written by Bruce Sylvester In a study published on June 2, 2020 in Diabetologia, researchers reported that ertugliflozin preserves renal function in type 2 diabetics with baseline… read more.

Indian government approves FabiFlu for mild to moderate COVID-19 patients.- Glenmark Pharma

Written by | 23 Jun 2020

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced the launch of antiviral drug FabiFlu (favipiravir) for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 patients. Glenmark has received manufacturing and marketing approval from India’s… read more.

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