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Video capsule endoscopy safe, with higher diagnostic yield in 80-, 90-year-olds

25 Jul 2022

Video capsule endoscopy is as safe in octa-nonagenarians as it is in younger older-adults, a recent study has found. At the same time, diagnostic yield seems to be better in this older subgroup.

Video capsule endoscopy safe, with higher diagnostic yield in 80-, 90-year-olds

25 Jul 2022

Obese/overweight patients incur 10 percent long-term weight loss with lifestyle management, medication

25 Jul 2022 by

Individuals who are overweight or obese can achieve an approximately 10 percent weight loss over 3–5 years with the use of anti-obesity medications in addition to lifestyle management, according to a retrospective study presented at ENDO 2022.

Obese/overweight patients incur 10 percent long-term weight loss with lifestyle management, medication

25 Jul 2022

Atopic eczema tied to higher risk of dementia in older adults

25 Jul 2022 by

Having an atopic eczema appears to slightly increase one’s risk of incident dementia, particularly among older adults, suggests a study. Such risk further grows with the severity of atopic eczema.

Atopic eczema tied to higher risk of dementia in older adults

25 Jul 2022

3 clusters define outcome profiles in bullous pemphigoid

25 Jul 2022

A recent study has identified three different clusters of bullous pemphigoid (BP), which includes one corresponding to severe BP180+ BP230− with features common to mucous membrane pemphigoid.

3 clusters define outcome profiles in bullous pemphigoid

25 Jul 2022

Secondary analysis boosts potential of atogepant for migraine prophylaxis in adults

25 Jul 2022 by

In the secondary analysis of the phase III ADVANCE trial, responder rates were markedly higher with atogepant irrespective of dose than with placebo in adults with migraine.

Secondary analysis boosts potential of atogepant for migraine prophylaxis in adults

25 Jul 2022

Being examined on Monday tied to higher fasting insulin concentrations in men

25 Jul 2022

Manic Mondays take on a new meaning with a recent study showing that being examined on this day often results in higher fasting insulin concentrations among men.

Being examined on Monday tied to higher fasting insulin concentrations in men

25 Jul 2022

Omega-3 intake favourably affects fertility outcomes in adults

25 Jul 2022

Fish oil supplementation as well as consumption of foods rich in omega-3 may increase women’s chances of conception by lowering the risk of pregnancy loss, a study has found. On the other hand, in men, omega-3 intake may improve semen quality.

Omega-3 intake favourably affects fertility outcomes in adults

25 Jul 2022

Consumer fitness trackers useful for monitoring changes in daily rhythm, physical activity

25 Jul 2022 by

While wrist-worn consumer physical activity trackers (PATs) tend to overestimate step counts, they are also sensitive to upper-limb movements and can potentially be used to track changes over time in the wearers’ physical activity, according to a recent study.

Consumer fitness trackers useful for monitoring changes in daily rhythm, physical activity

25 Jul 2022

RAAS inhibitor discontinuation more harmful than beneficial in hyperkalaemic CKD patients

25 Jul 2022

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with hyperkalaemia may fare better with maintaining than discontinuing treatment with a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitor, as discontinuation poses risks of higher mortality and increased cardiovascular events, according to a study.

RAAS inhibitor discontinuation more harmful than beneficial in hyperkalaemic CKD patients

25 Jul 2022

CPET a useful cardiovascular risk assessment tool for patients undergoing cancer surgery

24 Jul 2022

For patients undergoing surgery for oesophageal and gastric cancer, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) appears to be a reliable predictor of major cardiovascular complications, as reported in a study.

CPET a useful cardiovascular risk assessment tool for patients undergoing cancer surgery

24 Jul 2022

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Video capsule endoscopy safe, with higher diagnostic yield in 80-, 90-year-olds

Video capsule endoscopy safe, with higher diagnostic yield in 80-, 90-year-olds

Obese/overweight patients incur 10 percent long-term weight loss with lifestyle management, medication

Obese/overweight patients incur 10 percent long-term weight loss with lifestyle management, medication

Atopic eczema tied to higher risk of dementia in older adults

Atopic eczema tied to higher risk of dementia in older adults

3 clusters define outcome profiles in bullous pemphigoid

3 clusters define outcome profiles in bullous pemphigoid

Secondary analysis boosts potential of atogepant for migraine prophylaxis in adults

Secondary analysis boosts potential of atogepant for migraine prophylaxis in adults

Being examined on Monday tied to higher fasting insulin concentrations in men

Being examined on Monday tied to higher fasting insulin concentrations in men

Omega-3 intake favourably affects fertility outcomes in adults

Omega-3 intake favourably affects fertility outcomes in adults

Consumer fitness trackers useful for monitoring changes in daily rhythm, physical activity

Consumer fitness trackers useful for monitoring changes in daily rhythm, physical activity

RAAS inhibitor discontinuation more harmful than beneficial in hyperkalaemic CKD patients

RAAS inhibitor discontinuation more harmful than beneficial in hyperkalaemic CKD patients

CPET a useful cardiovascular risk assessment tool for patients undergoing cancer surgery

CPET a useful cardiovascular risk assessment tool for patients undergoing cancer surgery