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Vaccine combo a promising therapy for hypertension
Combined treatment with ATRQβ-001 and ADRQβ-004 vaccines shows potential as a therapeutic strategy for hypertension management, according to the preliminary findings of a study.
Vaccine combo a promising therapy for hypertension
18 Jun 2024
Telemedicine works well in acute coronary syndrome
Remote assessment appears effective in reducing hospital readmission, emergency department (ED) visits, unplanned revascularization, and patient-reported symptoms following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), reports a study.
Telemedicine works well in acute coronary syndrome
13 Jun 2024
6-lead ECG device simplifies QT interval monitoring in RR-TB
A handheld, 6-lead electrocardiographic (ECG) device may be an effective triage test that could reduce the need for 12-lead ECG monitoring in resource-limited, rifampin-resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) treatment settings, according to a diagnostic prospective cohort study.
6-lead ECG device simplifies QT interval monitoring in RR-TB
12 Jun 2024
Role of fibre in management of metabolic diseases
Lifestyle interventions, including increased fibre intake, have been shown to be effective in management of metabolic diseases. At a meeting coordinated by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP), Dr Elaine Chow of the Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, described different types of dietary fibre and their various benefits, and shared clinical evidence on the role of psyllium fibre in minimizing cardiometabolic risk factors, such as elevated LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C), blood glucose levels and obesity.