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Low temperature, cold spells raise risk of hospitalization for MI
Short-term exposure to lower air temperature and cold spells may elevate the risk of hospitalization due to myocardial infarction (MI) at a lag of 2 to 6 days, suggests a study in Sweden.
Low temperature, cold spells raise risk of hospitalization for MI
27 Sep 2024
History of depression ups risk of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis patients
Patients with cirrhosis who have a history of depression are at greater risk of developing hepatic encephalopathy, reveals a study.
History of depression ups risk of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis patients
27 Sep 2024
New model predicts remission in pericarditis patients
Researchers have recently developed a novel risk-stratification model used to predict clinical remission (CR) in patients with recurrent pericarditis (RP), a complex condition that is associated with morbidity.
New model predicts remission in pericarditis patients
27 Sep 2024
Large UK study underpins role of COVID-19 vax in mental illness
In a cohort study of over 18 million individuals with up to 2 years of follow-up, the incidences of most mental illnesses were markedly elevated following COVID-19 diagnosis compared with before or without COVID-19, particularly among the unvaccinated and before COVID-19 vaccines became available.
Large UK study underpins role of COVID-19 vax in mental illness
27 Sep 2024
Many Singaporeans suffer from undiagnosed, undertreated allergic rhinitis
A substantial number of allergic rhinitis (AR) cases in Singapore, particularly those with more severe symptoms, remain undiagnosed or receive inadequate treatment. This contributes to a hidden but significant burden of AR in the population, as shown in a study.