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AI-based ECG predicts biventricular dysfunction, dilation in CHD

An ECG enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrates its capability in detecting biventricular dysfunction and dilation in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD).

Rivaroxaban eases ischaemic events, ups bleeding in frail patients after revascularization

The risks of ischaemic complications and bleeding are higher among patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who meet the frailty criteria after lower extremity revascularization in the VOYAGER PAD study. Regardless of frailty status, use of rivaroxaban lowers the ischaemic risk and increases bleeding.

Skipping breakfast, night eating tied to faster weight gain

People who frequently skip breakfast and eat at night have faster increases in weight and waist circumference (WC), according to a China study.

Frontline ATRA-ATO regimen improves EFS in high-risk APL

The addition of arsenic trioxide (ATO) to all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) with idarubicin significantly improves event-free survival (EFS) compared with ATRA plus chemotherapy (CHT) in the first-line setting for patients with newly diagnosed, high-risk acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL), according to the APOLLO trial presented at EHA 2024.

Many infant products sold in Southeast Asia are ultraprocessed: study

Several products in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region that are being marketed for infants and young children are considered ultraprocessed and contain certain additives, reveals a recent study. In addition, many of these additives are banned by Codex Alimentarius.