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Cetuximab stored in vials, bags for days remains stable

25 Jan 2024 by

A recent study has demonstrated the extended physicochemical stability of cetuximab in opened vials and infusion bags, which can help save costs for healthcare providers.

Cetuximab stored in vials, bags for days remains stable

25 Jan 2024

GnRHa therapy does not decrease BMD in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

25 Jan 2024

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRHa) therapy is not responsible for the reduction in bone mineral density (BMD) among children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), reports a study

GnRHa therapy does not decrease BMD in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

25 Jan 2024

Low-dose morphine relieves cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

24 Jan 2024

In patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis-related cough, treatment with low-dose controlled-release morphine leads to reduced daytime cough frequency and better quality of life, according to data from the phase II PACIFY COUGH crossover trial.

Low-dose morphine relieves cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

24 Jan 2024

Vaccinated children less likely to experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms

24 Jan 2024 by

SARS-CoV-2 vaccination appears to confer protection against long COVID in the paediatric population, with the protective benefit being stronger in teens.

Vaccinated children less likely to experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms

24 Jan 2024

Isotretinoin use carries no risk of self-harm

23 Jan 2024

Isotretinoin users do not appear to have an elevated risk of self-harm, with the risk of suicide attempts being lower at 2 to 4 years after treatment, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Isotretinoin use carries no risk of self-harm

23 Jan 2024

Biomarker-directed prednisolone matches up to standard care for COPD exacerbations

23 Jan 2024 by

Testing for eosinophils during chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) flare-ups to guide prednisolone treatment compares favourably with standard of care, with no increase in treatment failures, symptoms, or lung function decline, according to data from the phase III STARR2 trial.

Biomarker-directed prednisolone matches up to standard care for COPD exacerbations

23 Jan 2024

Intra-, periarticular TXA equally effective in reducing blood loss in TKA

23 Jan 2024 by

Intra-articular (IA) and periarticular (PA) tranexamic acid (TXA) are both effective in lowering blood loss, easing postoperative pain, and improving functional outcomes in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA), as shown in a Singapore study.

Intra-, periarticular TXA equally effective in reducing blood loss in TKA

23 Jan 2024

Trazodone, CBT for insomnia only as good as placebo in haemodialysis patients

23 Jan 2024

Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) or trazodone appear to be no better than placebo in the treatment of insomnia among patients undergoing long-term haemodialysis, reveals a study. In addition, trazodone use is associated with a higher incidence of serious adverse events (SAEs).

Trazodone, CBT for insomnia only as good as placebo in haemodialysis patients

23 Jan 2024

Levetiracetam use during pregnancy poses no significant risks of birth defects, miscarriage

22 Jan 2024 by

Expectant mothers who use the antiseizure medication levetiracetam as monotherapy do not appear to have increased overall risk of major birth defects or miscarriage, as reported in a study.

Levetiracetam use during pregnancy poses no significant risks of birth defects, miscarriage

22 Jan 2024

Gabapentinoids up risk of severe COPD exacerbation

22 Jan 2024

Use of gabapentinoid can potentially elevate the risk for severe exacerbation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggests a study.

Gabapentinoids up risk of severe COPD exacerbation

22 Jan 2024

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Cetuximab stored in vials, bags for days remains stable

Cetuximab stored in vials, bags for days remains stable

GnRHa therapy does not decrease BMD in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

GnRHa therapy does not decrease BMD in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Low-dose morphine relieves cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Low-dose morphine relieves cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Vaccinated children less likely to experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms

Vaccinated children less likely to experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms

Isotretinoin use carries no risk of self-harm

Isotretinoin use carries no risk of self-harm

Biomarker-directed prednisolone matches up to standard care for COPD exacerbations

Biomarker-directed prednisolone matches up to standard care for COPD exacerbations

Intra-, periarticular TXA equally effective in reducing blood loss in TKA

Intra-, periarticular TXA equally effective in reducing blood loss in TKA

Trazodone, CBT for insomnia only as good as placebo in haemodialysis patients

Trazodone, CBT for insomnia only as good as placebo in haemodialysis patients

Levetiracetam use during pregnancy poses no significant risks of birth defects, miscarriage

Levetiracetam use during pregnancy poses no significant risks of birth defects, miscarriage

Gabapentinoids up risk of severe COPD exacerbation

Gabapentinoids up risk of severe COPD exacerbation