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CT-Detected White Matter Disease Linked to Higher Stroke, Dementia Risk

Jul 13, 2026

A study finds that white matter disease detected on CT scans signals a higher risk for stroke or dementia compared to MRI-only findings. CT-detected WMD may represent more advanced cerebrovascular injury, highlighting the need for modality-specific interpretation of incidentally discovered brain abnormalities.

Baxfendy approved in the US for hypertension treatment

May 18, 2026

Baxfendy was approved in the US for hypertension in adults not adequately controlled on other antihypertensive medicines. The approval was based on Phase III BaxHTN results showing significant systolic blood pressure reductions.