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Ridinilazole triggers clinical response in CDI, inhibits recurrence
Ridinilazole triggers clinical response in CDI, inhibits recurrence
27 Oct 2022 byTristan Manalac

In patients with Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI), treatment with ridinilazole (RDZ) leads to high and sustained rates of clinical response, according to a study presented at the recently concluded Virtual ID Week 2022. Compared with vancomycin (VAN), RDZ also more strongly prevents recurrent CDI (rCDI).

Ridinilazole triggers clinical response in CDI, inhibits recurrence
27 Oct 2022
Vitamin D, aspirin, exercise reduce pregnancy-related hypertension
Vitamin D, aspirin, exercise reduce pregnancy-related hypertension
27 Oct 2022

There appears to be several ways to reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension. These include low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), vitamin D supplementation, calcium supplementation, aspirin, and exercise, according to a meta-analysis.

Vitamin D, aspirin, exercise reduce pregnancy-related hypertension
27 Oct 2022
COVID-19 oral antivirals reduce in-hospital mortality and healthcare utilization in real-world setting
COVID-19 oral antivirals reduce in-hospital mortality and healthcare utilization in real-world setting
27 Oct 2022 byChristina Lau

Use of molnupiravir or nirmatrelvir/ritonavir in high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 is associated with reduced in-hospital mortality, reduced hospital admissions or readmissions, and potential healthcare cost savings, according to a real-world retrospective cohort study led by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong.

COVID-19 oral antivirals reduce in-hospital mortality and healthcare utilization in real-world setting
27 Oct 2022
Higher hospital staffing tied to better COVID-19 survival
Higher hospital staffing tied to better COVID-19 survival
27 Oct 2022
Skin biomarkers predict AD risk, severity in newborns
Skin biomarkers predict AD risk, severity in newborns
27 Oct 2022
Statins show therapeutic potential in COVID-19-related acute kidney injury
Statins show therapeutic potential in COVID-19-related acute kidney injury
26 Oct 2022 byJairia Dela Cruz

COVID-19 patients with chronic statin exposure appear to be at lower risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI) during hospitalization in addition to having reduced levels of inflammation, as reported in a study.

Statins show therapeutic potential in COVID-19-related acute kidney injury
26 Oct 2022