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SG kids prone to multisystem inflammatory syndrome amid high COVID-19 transmission

04 Jan 2023 by

Children in Singapore are at risk of developing multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), especially due to the increased community transmission of COVID-19 in 2021, according to a study. MIS-C incidence may also intensify with the arrival of new variants of concern (VOCs) and relaxation of pandemic restrictions.

SG kids prone to multisystem inflammatory syndrome amid high COVID-19 transmission

04 Jan 2023

Edoxaban prevents thromboembolism in children with cardiac disease

04 Jan 2023

Edoxaban may be used as an alternative treatment for thromboembolism (TE) prevention in children with cardiac disease showing low rates of clinically relevant bleeding and TE, suggests a study. Some of its advantages include once-daily dosing and infrequent monitoring requirement.

Edoxaban prevents thromboembolism in children with cardiac disease

04 Jan 2023

New programme expands access to primary care pain services through NGOs and digital interventions

03 Jan 2023 by

Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have launched a programme that enhance access to primary care pain services in the community through nongovernmental organization (NGO) networks and digital interventions.

New programme expands access to primary care pain services through NGOs and digital interventions

03 Jan 2023

Depression history in women predicts risk of depression at menopause

02 Jan 2023

Women with prior depression, regardless of the timing, are likely to experience symptoms of depression during perimenopause, according to a study.

Depression history in women predicts risk of depression at menopause

02 Jan 2023

Elevated sugar intake ups premature ageing risk in childhood cancer survivors

02 Jan 2023 by

An elevated intake of sugar may increase the risk of premature ageing among childhood cancer survivors, according to a study presented at the recent AACR Special Conference: Aging and Cancer.

Elevated sugar intake ups premature ageing risk in childhood cancer survivors

02 Jan 2023

Smoking can take a toll on cognitive function

02 Jan 2023 by

Smoking has long been known to be associated with a host of health problems—including lung cancer, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—and now a recent study names one more: cognitive decline.

Smoking can take a toll on cognitive function

02 Jan 2023

Metformin medication not protective against age-related macular degeneration

02 Jan 2023

Treatment with metformin, along with lifestyle changes, initiated for the prevention of diabetes does not appear to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, a study has found.

Metformin medication not protective against age-related macular degeneration

02 Jan 2023

Investigational drug for dry eye disease scores high in phase III study

01 Jan 2023

Treatment with the NOV03 (perfluorohexyloctane) ophthalmic drop is well tolerated and yields significant improvements in the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) associated with meibomian gland dysfunction, according to the results of a phase III study.