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Rising cases of community-acquired E. coli UTI in children a cause for concern
A recent study has found an increasing prevalence of community-acquired (CA) urinary tract infection (UTI) by emerging spectrum-β-lactamase-producing (ESBL) E. coli in children, with most isolates showing resistance to multiple drugs.
Rising cases of community-acquired E. coli UTI in children a cause for concern
18 Feb 2023
Endometrioma ups risk of failing antibiotic treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease
Among women with pelvic inflammatory disease, the presence of endometrioma is associated with a lower likelihood of responding to antibiotic treatment and a higher risk of surgical intervention, according to a study.
Endometrioma ups risk of failing antibiotic treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease
18 Feb 2023
Treat childhood obesity promptly—AAP
Paediatricians and other healthcare providers should treat childhood obesity immediately and at the highest level of intensity appropriate for and available to children, according to the new guideline published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Treat childhood obesity promptly—AAP
17 Feb 2023
Counselling, pamphlets boost flu vaccine intake in SG
Use of educational pamphlets alone and individualized counselling (IC) both lead to improved uptake of influenza vaccination, reports a Singapore study, noting that IC is not superior to pamphlets alone in increasing uptake.
Counselling, pamphlets boost flu vaccine intake in SG
17 Feb 2023
GLP-1 agonists induce weight loss in diabetic patients with obesity
Initiation of a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist at standard glycaemic control doses may result in modest weight loss through 72 weeks in patients with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, suggest the results of a real-world study.
GLP-1 agonists induce weight loss in diabetic patients with obesity
17 Feb 2023
Almonds beneficial for Asian Indians with overweight, obesity
Almond consumption led to improvements in cardiometabolic, glycaemic, and insulin markers in Asian Indian adults with overweight and obesity, a study has shown.
Almonds beneficial for Asian Indians with overweight, obesity
17 Feb 2023
Hydrochlorothiazide–lisinopril combo bests nifedipine for BP control in postpartum hypertension
In women with postpartum hypertension, treatment with combined hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)/lisinopril yields greater blood pressure (BP)-lowering benefit than nifedipine monotherapy, according to the results of a pilot study.