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Study Reveals Robust Benefits of Semaglutide in Protecting Against Kidney, CV Events in Patients With T2D

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Semaglutide reduced the risk of major kidney disease and cardiovascular (CV) events, and death from any cause, while simultaneously decelerating the loss of kidney function, among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and CKD compared to placebo.

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Understanding Adverse Events With BCMA-, Non-BCMA-Targeting Bispecific Antibodies in Multiple Myeloma

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Understanding the adverse event profile of bispecific antibodies can aid treatment selection and improve patient outcomes.

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Pharmacists Play Crucial Role in Counseling, Reporting Adverse Drug Events

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National Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day occurs annually on March 24 to raise awareness about minimizing the risk of adverse events caused by medications.

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Flu Vaccine May Protect Against Heart Attack, Cardiovascular Events

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Study authors recommend that healthcare personnel consider prioritizing influenza vaccination for patients with recent cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in light of new evidence.

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COVID-19 Associated with Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events

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A study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology found the risk of major adverse cardiac events was higher in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

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Diabetic Emergencies Led to Decreased Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Heart Failure

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Researchers compared the cardiovascular outcomes of patients hospitalized for heart failure that did or did not experience diabetic emergencies.

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Experts Warn Public to Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Pandemic

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Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations experts warned of the potential for bird flu to become a pandemic event if officials dont prepare quickly.

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