#drug research

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A large review examined 43 studies on migraine treatment options.
Newer migraine drugs were associated with fewer headache days and fewer side effects.
The findings may improve treatment selection for chronic migraine patients.

DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

A long-term review of 11 trials linked GLP-1 drugs to lower rates of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death.
The analysis covered more than 90,000 patients and focused only on studies with at least one year of follow-up.
Benefits were reported in high-risk patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes, or existing heart disease.
Serious safety concerns were not meaningfully increased versus placebo, though gastrointestinal side effects remained common.

DT Editorial Team·May 1, 2026·via medicalxpress.com