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Long-term use of Xcopri was safe and reduced seizures by more than 90% in adults with uncontrolled focal seizures, according to results of an open-label extension study published in Neurology. “The findings show that the notable improvement in seizure control that was seen in patients with uncontrolled focal epilepsy is sustained over long term,” Pavel Klein, MD, lead study author and

The FDA on June 23 announced a 5-year strategy for improving and extending the lives of people with rare neurodegenerative diseases by advancing development of safe and effective medical products and facilitating access to novel treatments. The plan, which will serve as a blueprint for how the agency will move forward in tackling challenges in drug development, was developed in accordance with

Xenon-VR is launching a medical grade virtual reality headset, Xenon-1, to improve visual field assessments for optometrists and their patients, according to a press release from the company.

Individuals with non-O blood types had an increased risk for venous thromboembolism 3 months after a cancer diagnosis or recurrence, according to study results published in Blood Advances. Additionally, researchers noted an association of non-O blood types with an increased risk for VTE among patients with intermediate and low-risk tumor types.

Patients with systemic sclerosis who demonstrate digital ulcers use “significantly more” health care resources annually than patients without digital ulcers, according to data published in Arthritis Care and Research. “[Digital ulcers (DUs)] are slow to heal, specially if there is calcinosis, and can be complicated by soft tissue infections, wet and dry necrosis, eschar,

CMS has issued a permanent product-specific J-code for Xipere, Bausch + Lomb announced in a press release.

By combining dose-reduction strategies, investigators found IV contrast use for CT scans could be reduced by approximately 80%.“Contrast is essential in any situation where we need to assess the blood vessels — for example, for some trauma patients or those with a suspected acute gastrointestinal bleed — and it is also needed for evaluation of certain cancers, such as in the

Using a prediction model and electronic health records from before the pandemic, researchers estimated the burden that COVID-19 would have on patients with chronic kidney disease in the United Kingdom.“During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, CKD has been associated with poor prognosis. Despite clinical and public health importance, CKD research to date in all stages, multimorbidity or

Prevalence of clinically significant anxiety and depression among adults in the United States increased during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with prior years, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. “Concerns about adverse mental health effects of COVID-19 have been raised since the beginning of the pandemic,” Ronald C. Kessler, PhD, of the department

Black patients were less likely to receive quality oncologic treatment for gastrointestinal tract cancers compared with white patients, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.