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Insomnia persistent in second and third waves of COVID-19 in Hong Kong
Clinical insomnia was reported in one-third of Hong Kong citizens during the third wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, with over 60 percent having persistent insomnia in both the second and third waves, according to a recent longitudinal follow-up study in Hong Kong.
Insomnia persistent in second and third waves of COVID-19 in Hong Kong
04 Oct 2021
BilA-SG bi-specific antibody shows potential in HIV-1 prophylaxis and treatment
Injection of the bi-specific broadly neutralizing antibody (bi-bNAb), BilA-SG, is effective as pre-exposure prophylaxis and postexposure treatment against HIV-1, according to results of an immunology study by researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU).
BilA-SG bi-specific antibody shows potential in HIV-1 prophylaxis and treatment
04 Oct 2021
Gestational diabetes bears increased hazard of microalbuminuria in third trimester
Among women with gestational diabetes mellitus, microalbuminuria may occur in the third trimester despite exposure to only a brief period of overt hyperglycaemia, a study has found.
Gestational diabetes bears increased hazard of microalbuminuria in third trimester
04 Oct 2021
Azathioprine shows promise in maintenance treatment of autoimmune pancreatitis
Treatment with azathioprine helps prevent relapse of autoimmune pancreatitis, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Azathioprine shows promise in maintenance treatment of autoimmune pancreatitis
04 Oct 2021
Screening, treatment for CVD lower in people with mental disorders
Individuals with mental disorders, specifically schizophrenia, receive fewer screening and lower-quality treatment for cardiovascular disease (CVD), reveals a study.
