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Uncomplicated UTI: Choosing antibiotics based on resistance rates helps prevent treatment failure
In the treatment of individuals with uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI), the use of antibiotics with lower reported resistance rates such as amoxicillin-clavulanate and nitrofurantoin (AC + N) lowers the rate of treatment failure, as shown in a study from Singapore.
Uncomplicated UTI: Choosing antibiotics based on resistance rates helps prevent treatment failure
08 Aug 2023
GLP-1 RA, with or without SGLT2 inhibitors, prevents cardiac events in T2D
Treatment with the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) albiglutide results in fewer cardiovascular events, irrespective of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use, among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease, according to the post hoc analysis of Harmony Outcomes*.
GLP-1 RA, with or without SGLT2 inhibitors, prevents cardiac events in T2D
08 Aug 2023
Glucocorticoid discontinuation may prevent infection in older RA patients
For older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are receiving glucocorticoids (GCs), stopping its use lowers the incidence of infection, according to a study.
Glucocorticoid discontinuation may prevent infection in older RA patients
05 Aug 2023
Probiotic supplementation in pregnant women with obesity of little benefit to mothers, babies
In pregnant women with obesity, supplementation with multi-strain probiotics does not appear to have favourable effects on the metabolic or inflammatory biomarkers in mothers and on the body composition of their offspring, according to a study.
Probiotic supplementation in pregnant women with obesity of little benefit to mothers, babies
05 Aug 2023
UDCA-induced GLOBE score changes tied to survival in primary biliary cholangitis
In patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), changes in the GLOBE score (ΔGLOBE) brought about by treatment with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) are predictive of liver transplantation (LT)-free survival, reports a study.