Health news round up: diabetes, vaping and biologics
This week's health news covers NHS diabetes programs, vaping toxicity, and new cancer treatments.Summary
This week's health news round-up highlights several key developments in medical care and research. The NHS Healthy Living online programme demonstrated moderate health benefits for people with type 2 diabetes, including lower HbA1c levels and improved care processes. In the realm of respiratory health, studies indicate that reusable e-cigarettes become more toxic with repeated use, and specific vape flavours may alter gene expression. Regarding dermatology, research from the Netherlands suggests that biologic medicines can maintain stable psoriasis control even at half dosage. Additionally, a study found that paracetamol administered shortly after birth may help close the ductus arteriosus in preterm infants. Finally, clinical trials have shown promising results for fovinaciclib in breast cancer treatment and statin use in reducing mortality for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
(Source：The Pharmaceutical Journal)
