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Diabetic retinopathy prognostic of poor COVID-19 outcomes among diabetic patients

27 May 2022

Among diabetes mellitus patients with COVID-19, the presence of diabetic retinopathy is independently associated with poor COVID-19 prognosis, as shown in a study.

Diabetic retinopathy prognostic of poor COVID-19 outcomes among diabetic patients

27 May 2022

COVID-19 vaccination adverse events rare in cancer patients

27 May 2022 by

A territory-wide cohort study of Hong Kong cancer patients finds a low incidence of adverse events of specific interest (AESI) following vaccination with two doses of either BNT162b2 or CZ02.

COVID-19 vaccination adverse events rare in cancer patients

27 May 2022

Linzagolix benefits Hb levels, mood, QoL

26 May 2022 by

The use of the oral GnRH antagonist linzagolix in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) due to uterine fibroids induced multiple benefits including improved haemoglobin (Hb) levels, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and mood, analysis of the PRIMROSE 1 and 2 trials showed.

Linzagolix benefits Hb levels, mood, QoL

26 May 2022

Beetroot juice of no benefit to blood pressure, endothelial function

26 May 2022

Beetroot juice does not seem to be effective at lowering blood pressure or improving microvascular endothelial function in both young and old people, a recent study has found.

Beetroot juice of no benefit to blood pressure, endothelial function

26 May 2022

Meta-analysis proves value of fostemsavir in multidrug-resistant HIV-1

26 May 2022 by

The first-in-class attachment inhibitor fostemsavir, when combined with optimized background therapy (OBT), provides an important treatment option for heavily treated HIV-1 patients with multidrug resistance and limited available antiretroviral (ARV) options, a matching adjusted indirect comparison (MAIC) analysis has shown.

Meta-analysis proves value of fostemsavir in multidrug-resistant HIV-1

26 May 2022

Staphylococci remain most common CSF shunt infection

26 May 2022

Infection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunts is usually caused by staphylococci, but antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacilli are also common and cannot be easily distinguished from other shunt infections, reveals a recent study.

Staphylococci remain most common CSF shunt infection

26 May 2022

Insufficient antibiotic regimen leads to more complications in paediatric appendectomy

26 May 2022 by

In paediatric patients undergoing appendectomy, an insufficient antibiotic regimen may result in longer length of stay (LOS) and more infectious complications, which validates the expansion of a simple antibiotic regimen in cases of severe intra-abdominal findings, a study has shown. In uncomplicated cases of appendicitis, treatment with ampicillin-sulbactam (AS) is suggested.

Insufficient antibiotic regimen leads to more complications in paediatric appendectomy

26 May 2022

Is it possible to transmit COVID-19 in the womb?

26 May 2022 by

Intrauterine transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is rare but possible, with early postnatal transmission occurring more often, a study has found. Infected newborns are mostly asymptomatic or have mild symptoms that improve during follow-up.

Is it possible to transmit COVID-19 in the womb?

26 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests exhibit moderate-to-high sensitivity vs RT-PCR, cultures

26 May 2022 by

Home antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection were moderately sensitive compared with RT-PCR* test but highly sensitive compared with viral culture in adults and children with RT-PCR-confirmed infection, a prospective study suggests.

SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests exhibit moderate-to-high sensitivity vs RT-PCR, cultures

26 May 2022

Singe sensor on foot sole predicts gait freezing in Parkinson’s disease

26 May 2022 by

A single plantar pressure sensor device, when placed on the least affected side (LAS), helps predict freezing of gait (FOG) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to a recent study.

Singe sensor on foot sole predicts gait freezing in Parkinson’s disease

26 May 2022

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Diabetic retinopathy prognostic of poor COVID-19 outcomes among diabetic patients

Diabetic retinopathy prognostic of poor COVID-19 outcomes among diabetic patients

COVID-19 vaccination adverse events rare in cancer patients

COVID-19 vaccination adverse events rare in cancer patients

Linzagolix benefits Hb levels, mood, QoL

Linzagolix benefits Hb levels, mood, QoL

Beetroot juice of no benefit to blood pressure, endothelial function

Beetroot juice of no benefit to blood pressure, endothelial function

Meta-analysis proves value of fostemsavir in multidrug-resistant HIV-1

Meta-analysis proves value of fostemsavir in multidrug-resistant HIV-1

Staphylococci remain most common CSF shunt infection

Staphylococci remain most common CSF shunt infection

Insufficient antibiotic regimen leads to more complications in paediatric appendectomy

Insufficient antibiotic regimen leads to more complications in paediatric appendectomy

Is it possible to transmit COVID-19 in the womb?

Is it possible to transmit COVID-19 in the womb?

SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests exhibit moderate-to-high sensitivity vs RT-PCR, cultures

SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests exhibit moderate-to-high sensitivity vs RT-PCR, cultures

Singe sensor on foot sole predicts gait freezing in Parkinson’s disease

Singe sensor on foot sole predicts gait freezing in Parkinson’s disease