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Global impact of atopic dermatitis

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Atopic dermatitis identified as complex inflammatory disease

Atopic dermatitis is characterized as a chronic inflammatory skin disease driven by genetic susceptibility, immune system dysregulation, and skin barrier dysfunction. The condition often manifests early in life, with up

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GLP-1 drugs: clinical trends, safety, and market shifts

247 clusters · 895 sources · last updated

Latest: GLP-1 medications transform obesity treatment approach

Since mid-2026, the expansion of GLP-1 agents for obesity has been accompanied by intensified safety monitoring and evolving clinical data. Research suggests secondary benefits, including a 21% lower risk of fragility fr

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Taiwan enters influenza epidemic with rising severe cases

13 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Respiratory viruses surge among children in Hong Kong and Taiwan

Taiwan has officially entered the influenza epidemic period. During the 35th week of the year, influenza-like illness outpatient visits reached 115,136, an 11% increase from the previous week that surpassed the epidemic

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Tadalafil use and glaucoma risk association

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Tadalafil linked to 22% higher glaucoma risk in large study

Research involving approximately 74,000 men has identified a statistical link between the use of tadalafil and an increased risk of glaucoma. One study indicates that users face a 22% higher risk of developing glaucoma,

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Taiwan National Health Insurance metabolic health updates

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Taiwan expands health insurance coverage for lipid-lowering drugs

Medical experts and health authorities in Taiwan are addressing metabolic health through discussions on National Health Insurance (NHI) coverage and policy adjustments. In mid-August, Yu Chung-jen, President of National

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Lung cancer trends in Taiwan and China

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: China lung cancer mortality rises due to aging population

Recent reports highlight evolving trends in lung cancer incidence and mortality across East Asia, driven by demographic shifts and environmental factors. In Taiwan, medical experts have observed a rise in lung cancer am

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COVID-19 surge and healthcare strain in Taiwan and China

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Taiwan healthcare faces scrutiny over emergency room congestion and staffing shortages

A significant surge in COVID-19 cases initially strained healthcare systems in both Taiwan and mainland China. In Kaohsiung, Taiwan, outpatient visits for the virus saw a 121.5% weekly increase, while mainland China repo

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