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Tapinarof cream effective regardless of AD severity, age in two trials

15 Mar 2024 by

Once-daily application of tapinarof cream 1% significantly improves the Eczema Area Severity Index (EASI) score in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), regardless of their disease severity or age, according to the pivotal phase III ADORING 1 and 2 trials presented at AAAAI 2024.

Tapinarof cream effective regardless of AD severity, age in two trials

15 Mar 2024

$Timing of extremity fracture fixation does not affect functional outcomes in patients with TBI$

Timing of extremity fracture fixation does not affect functional outcomes in patients with TBI

14 Mar 2024

In patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who sustained extremity fractures, fracture fixation performed within 24 hours after TBI does not appear to result in worse functional outcomes as opposed to when performed beyond 24 hours, according to a study.

Timing of extremity fracture fixation does not affect functional outcomes in patients with TBI

14 Mar 2024

Which factors contribute to use of potentially inappropriate drugs in older adults?

14 Mar 2024

Use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) is common among frail older adults, suggesting the need for improvement to increase pharmacotherapy safety in these individuals, reports a study.

Which factors contribute to use of potentially inappropriate drugs in older adults?

14 Mar 2024

Mobile health tool helps patients manage symptoms after cystectomy

14 Mar 2024 by

An intervention using an electronic mobile health (mHealth) tool is not only feasible and acceptable but also delivers useful educational content and symptom management to patients undergoing radical cystectomy, according to a study.

Mobile health tool helps patients manage symptoms after cystectomy

14 Mar 2024

Inconsistencies in ketamine use seen among practitioners

14 Mar 2024

A recent study has found inconsistencies in the use of ketamine, particularly in terms of dose, duration, and reasons to avoid or limit this medication. This is the case despite many critical care practitioners reporting being comfortable in using ketamine.

Inconsistencies in ketamine use seen among practitioners

14 Mar 2024

Long COVID a driver of unemployment

14 Mar 2024 by

Long COVID may have contributed to reduced participation in the UK labour market, a cohort study suggests.

Long COVID a driver of unemployment

14 Mar 2024

Long-acting antiretroviral therapy in holistic management of an elderly patient with HIV

14 Mar 2024 by

A 70-year-old female garment factory worker presented with an incidental finding of HIV infection following a diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). She was screened positive after her partner received a diagnosis of HIV/PTB coinfection.

Long-acting antiretroviral therapy in holistic management of an elderly patient with HIV

14 Mar 2024

Cardiorenal protection with an SGLT2 inhibitor in a patient with T2DM and multiple comorbidities

14 Mar 2024 by

A 65-year-old female overweight security guard with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) was referred to our centre from a general outpatient clinic in 2019 due to suboptimal glycaemic control (HbA_1c, 8–9 percent) since diagnosis.

Cardiorenal protection with an SGLT2 inhibitor in a patient with T2DM and multiple comorbidities

14 Mar 2024

Early recurrence in patients with post-CABG atrial fibrillation not a risk factor for mortality

13 Mar 2024

In patients with new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), early AF recurrence is common but not associated with death, according to a study.

Early recurrence in patients with post-CABG atrial fibrillation not a risk factor for mortality

13 Mar 2024

Certain factors predict postnatal depression after C-section

13 Mar 2024 by

Among pregnant women undergoing caesarean delivery under neuraxial anaesthesia in Singapore, the likelihood of postnatal depression may be predicted using five preoperative psychological and analgesic factors, according to a study.

Certain factors predict postnatal depression after C-section

13 Mar 2024

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Tapinarof cream effective regardless of AD severity, age in two trials

Tapinarof cream effective regardless of AD severity, age in two trials

Timing of extremity fracture fixation does not affect functional outcomes in patients with TBI

Timing of extremity fracture fixation does not affect functional outcomes in patients with TBI

Which factors contribute to use of potentially inappropriate drugs in older adults?

Which factors contribute to use of potentially inappropriate drugs in older adults?

Mobile health tool helps patients manage symptoms after cystectomy

Mobile health tool helps patients manage symptoms after cystectomy

Inconsistencies in ketamine use seen among practitioners

Inconsistencies in ketamine use seen among practitioners

Long COVID a driver of unemployment

Long COVID a driver of unemployment

Long-acting antiretroviral therapy in holistic management of an elderly patient with HIV

Long-acting antiretroviral therapy in holistic management of an elderly patient with HIV

Cardiorenal protection with an SGLT2 inhibitor in a patient with T2DM and multiple comorbidities

Cardiorenal protection with an SGLT2 inhibitor in a patient with T2DM and multiple comorbidities

Early recurrence in patients with post-CABG atrial fibrillation not a risk factor for mortality

Early recurrence in patients with post-CABG atrial fibrillation not a risk factor for mortality

Certain factors predict postnatal depression after C-section

Certain factors predict postnatal depression after C-section