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The recombinant human IgG-1λ monoclonal antibody belimumab improved renal outcomes in patients with relapsed and newly diagnosed* active lupus nephritis (LN), according to subgroup analysis results of the BLISS-LN** trial presented at ASN 2021.

Belimumab benefit sustained regardless of lupus nephritis status

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Underweight a risk factor for vertebral fractures in older men

Underweight increases susceptibility to fractures, especially those at the hip, in the elderly, a study reports. However, the effect of underweight on vertebral fracture risk is observed in older men only.

Underweight a risk factor for vertebral fractures in older men

Targeted HCV micro-elimination enhances case finding and treatment

A hepatitis C virus (HCV) micro-elimination programme targeting high-risk groups can enhance the effectiveness of screening and significantly shorten the time to starting direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy without compromising treatment outcomes, researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have reported.

Targeted HCV micro-elimination enhances case finding and treatment

15 Nov 2021

Automatic retinal image analysis identifies diabetes early with high sensitivity

Screening of undiagnosed diabetes can be performed effectively with an automatic retinal image analysis (ARIA) technology developed by researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), instead of a finger-prink test.

Automatic retinal image analysis identifies diabetes early with high sensitivity

Childhood myopia boom during COVID-19 pandemic a potential public health crisis

Unprecedented quarantine and social distancing measures implemented during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have resulted in a “myopia boom” in school-aged children in Hong Kong, according to results of a population-based study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

Childhood myopia boom during COVID-19 pandemic a potential public health crisis

Double trouble: Alcohol-related liver diseases take a turn for the worse during COVID-19

Higher intake of alcohol and reduced care during the COVID-19 pandemic have triggered a spike in alcohol-related liver diseases, leading to some serious consequences, according to new research.

Double trouble: Alcohol-related liver diseases take a turn for the worse during COVID-19

15 Nov 2021

Asthma, high BMI, older age up risk of small airway dysfunction

Small airway disfunction can lead to increased airway resistance and visible computed tomography (CT) changes, according to a study. Furthermore, this disease is more common among individuals with advanced age, high body mass index (BMI), childhood cough, and asthma.

Asthma, high BMI, older age up risk of small airway dysfunction

14 Nov 2021

Statins tied to higher risk of diabetes progression

14 Nov 2021 by

Statin therapy is associated with an excess risk of diabetes progression, including increased likelihood of poor glycaemic control, need for treatment escalation, and hyperglycaemic complications, a cohort study has found.

Statins tied to higher risk of diabetes progression

Dietary acrylamide compromises physical performance in knee OA

In people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) or are at high risk of such condition, dietary acrylamide seems to worsen physical performance and may potentially increase the risk of sarcopoenia, a recent study has found.

Dietary acrylamide compromises physical performance in knee OA

14 Nov 2021

Water exchange reduces right colon adenoma, serrated polyp miss rates

Water exchange (WE) significantly lowers right colon adenoma miss rate (rAMR) and right colon serrated polyp miss rate, according to a study.

Water exchange reduces right colon adenoma, serrated polyp miss rates