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First-line monotherapy with levetiracetam appears to have a more favourable effectiveness than enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications (EIASMs) in glioma patients with epilepsy, owing to lower treatment failure for any reason and better tolerability, according to a study, which supports the current neuro-oncology recommendations to avoid EIASMs in this population.

Patients who have recently been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis see a sharp increase in the risk of developing depression, a recent study has found.

OCS-01, a topical dexamethasone 1.5% in a novel formulation, appears to be safe and effective in the management of inflammation and pain following cataract surgery, a study has found.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling for cervical cancer screening is highly acceptable among Singaporean women, with the strategy deemed accurate and easy to perform, a study has found.

A recent study reports functional erection in a small proportion of men 3 months after undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP). Of these, nearly half have shown a decline in erectile function at 6 months. Of note, the presence of diabetes and a smoking history are associated with erectile dysfunction.