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Work-related dysfunction tied to polygenic profiles for psychiatric disorders, but not bipolar disorder
Work-related dysfunction tied to polygenic profiles for psychiatric disorders, but not bipolar disorder
24 Jul 2024

People with bipolar disorder who have severe mood episodes tend to have a polygenic profile that is different from that associated with long-term occupational dysfunction, reveals a study

Work-related dysfunction tied to polygenic profiles for psychiatric disorders, but not bipolar disorder
24 Jul 2024
Is it safe to use conditionally ordered LMWH in cancer patients with VTE?
Is it safe to use conditionally ordered LMWH in cancer patients with VTE?
23 Jul 2024 byStephen Padilla

Conditional orders of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) based on platelet values appears safe and effective in the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with malignant haematology (MH) experiencing thrombocytopenia, a study has shown. In addition, worsening or new VTE has not been reported among study participants.

Is it safe to use conditionally ordered LMWH in cancer patients with VTE?
23 Jul 2024
Can mouthwash cut COVID-19 salivary viral load?
Can mouthwash cut COVID-19 salivary viral load?
23 Jul 2024 byAudrey Abella

In COVID-19 patients who had mild or no symptoms, the use of 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and 0.01% on-demand aqueous chlorine dioxide (ACD) mouthwashes did not lead to a reduction in SARS-CoV-2 salivary viral load.

Can mouthwash cut COVID-19 salivary viral load?
23 Jul 2024
Caregiver-friendly workplace policies may be critical to HK’s sustainable future
Caregiver-friendly workplace policies may be critical to HK’s sustainable future
23 Jul 2024 byKanas Chan

A considerable proportion (17.2 percent) of caregiver employees have probable clinical or possible mild depression, and caregiver-friendly workplace policies are linked to their improved mental well-being, researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong have reported. 

Caregiver-friendly workplace policies may be critical to HK’s sustainable future
23 Jul 2024