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Latent TB treatment in dialysis patients safe but requires close monitoring

03 May 2021

Many patients receiving maintenance dialysis can complete latent tuberculosis (TB) infection therapy, a recent study reports. However, the risk of high-grade adverse events (AEs) is high and related to frequent medication changes during therapy.

Latent TB treatment in dialysis patients safe but requires close monitoring

03 May 2021

Young sarcoma survivors’ chronic health and functional issues highlight gaps in clinical practice

03 May 2021 by

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors, including sarcoma survivors, face chronic health issues and functional impairment. Their multifaceted needs that change with age require specialized and transition care programmes – a gap to be bridged in clinical practice.

Young sarcoma survivors’ chronic health and functional issues highlight gaps in clinical practice

03 May 2021

Extensively hydrolyzed casein formula with probiotic prevents atopic manifestations

02 May 2021

The use of extensively hydrolyzed casein formula containing the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG for the treatment of cow’s milk allergy in children also seems to suppress other atopic manifestations, a recent study has found.

Extensively hydrolyzed casein formula with probiotic prevents atopic manifestations

02 May 2021

Aspirin plus statin equates to greater reduction in liver cancer risk

02 May 2021

Daily aspirin use already exhibits a protective signal against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but a recent study reports that concomitant use of statin can lead to a greater risk reduction without increasing the incidence of oesophageal variceal haemorrhage.

Aspirin plus statin equates to greater reduction in liver cancer risk

02 May 2021

Septic arthritis of facet joint incidence in children higher than expected

02 May 2021

Incidence of septic arthritis of the facet joint (SAFJ) in children is much higher than seen in literature, with half of the cases complicated by an epidural infection, reveals a study.

Septic arthritis of facet joint incidence in children higher than expected

02 May 2021

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

02 May 2021

Risk factors for seizure in children with pneumonia must be identified early for clinicians to treat them straightaway and potentially reduce deaths in these patients, particularly in resource-limited settings, suggests a recent study.

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

02 May 2021

COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective in NAFLD patients

02 May 2021

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 does not seem to come with significant safety concerns in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a recent study has found. At the same time, vaccines can also elicit a robust neutralizing antibody response.

COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective in NAFLD patients

02 May 2021

High social media use may be indicative of poor mental health in teens

02 May 2021

Among adolescents, high degrees of social media use seem to correlate with poor mental health, a recent Sweden study suggests. However, there appears to be no longitudinal association between the two.

High social media use may be indicative of poor mental health in teens

02 May 2021

Diet and colorectal cancer risk: Yes to dairy, no to alcohol

02 May 2021

Several foods are associated with the risk of colorectal cancer, with alcohol bearing a risk increase while dairy products and calcium showing a protective effect, among others, according to a study.

Diet and colorectal cancer risk: Yes to dairy, no to alcohol

02 May 2021

Vitamin D deficiency factors in fibroid development

01 May 2021

Women with vitamin D deficiency are at heightened risk of developing asymptomatic uterine fibroids, a study suggests.

Vitamin D deficiency factors in fibroid development

01 May 2021

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Latent TB treatment in dialysis patients safe but requires close monitoring

Latent TB treatment in dialysis patients safe but requires close monitoring

Young sarcoma survivors’ chronic health and functional issues highlight gaps in clinical practice

Young sarcoma survivors’ chronic health and functional issues highlight gaps in clinical practice

Extensively hydrolyzed casein formula with probiotic prevents atopic manifestations

Extensively hydrolyzed casein formula with probiotic prevents atopic manifestations

Aspirin plus statin equates to greater reduction in liver cancer risk

Aspirin plus statin equates to greater reduction in liver cancer risk

Septic arthritis of facet joint incidence in children higher than expected

Septic arthritis of facet joint incidence in children higher than expected

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective in NAFLD patients

COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective in NAFLD patients

High social media use may be indicative of poor mental health in teens

High social media use may be indicative of poor mental health in teens

Diet and colorectal cancer risk: Yes to dairy, no to alcohol

Diet and colorectal cancer risk: Yes to dairy, no to alcohol

Vitamin D deficiency factors in fibroid development

Vitamin D deficiency factors in fibroid development