Adjunctive Therapy

Concomitant use of statins improved survival among people with cancer treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, according to results of a meta-analysis.

Considering “paradigm-shifting changes” in the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis, the ACG released an updated guideline on treatment, monitoring and maintenance as well as pediatric-specific recommendations.

Researchers are recruiting participants for a study to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture as an adjuvant treatment for glaucoma, with preliminary results expected in 2025, according to a protocol published in JMIR Research Protocols.

Amniotic umbilical cord tissue may be an effective adjunctive therapy in patients undergoing meniscectomy, according to published results.

Improvements in “on” time were observed as early as day 3 after treatment initiation with an investigational subcutaneous combination therapy for Parkinson’s disease, which also led to significant improvement by day 7, data show.

Doxycycline was safe and may be effective as adjunctive therapy to antiseizure medication in young people with nodding syndrome, according to research from Lancet Global Health.

Bristol Myers Squibb has completed its acquisition of Karuna Therapeutics, including Karuna’s therapeutic portfolio featuring a novel, investigational muscarinic antipsychotic to treat schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.

ORLANDO — Adjunctive treatment with brivaracetam led to significant seizure reduction and seizure freedom in a cohort of adults with focal onset epilepsy, according to interim results of a study.

As November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Healio has gathered the most recent top stories about the condition that affects 3.4 million Americans each year.

Infliximab was found to be safe and effective as adjunctive therapy for patients with central nervous system tuberculosis, researchers reported.