Suspected ‘inflammatory myositis’ if it suddenly became difficult to climb stairs

– Autoimmune disease that invades muscles and surrounding tissues by itself due to abnormalities in the immune system -Polymyositis and dermatomyositis are typical… Decreased muscle mass and muscle atrophy -Invasion of internal organs may cause interstitial lung disease, heart failure, and dysphagia – A ‘rare disease’, which occurs in 2 to 8 cases per 1 … Read more

Asundexian Announces Positive Results Regarding Safety

Asundexian (FXIa inhibitor) lowers ISTH major and clinically relevant non-major bleeding rates compared to apixaban in patients with atrial fibrillation at risk for stroke, PACIFIC-AF study results Both asundexian 20mg and 50mg doses showed almost complete FXIa inhibition and significantly lower bleeding rate and tolerability compared to apixaban Bayer recently developed asundexian, an oral factor … Read more

Opioids: HAS calls on doctors not to trivialize prescriptions for these painkillers

The issue is “secure the use of opioids without restricting access for patients who need them“, on the bottom of “aging of the population and increase in chronic diseases which promotes the multiplication of painful symptoms“. The HAS makes detailed recommendations for “promote the proper use of opioid analgesics and reduce the number of overdoses” … Read more

Organized screening for colorectal cancer: only 33.5% of those concerned take part

Only a third of French people aged 50 to 74 undergo a colorectal cancer screening test every two years. Yet free and easy to perform, it allows early detection of lesions and cure in 90% of cases. This month of March is that of the national mobilization against colorectal cancer, baptized Blue March. Colorectal cancer … Read more