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Two new polio vaccines show promise for both young, old

23 Mar 2021 by

Two separate studies underline the safety and tolerability of two new type 2 oral poliovirus vaccines (OPV2) – the novel OPV2-c1 and OPV2-c2 – in infants, children, and adults.

Two new polio vaccines show promise for both young, old

23 Mar 2021

VTE incidence in COVID-19 patients in Sg ICUs lower than expected

19 Mar 2021 by

A lower than expected incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among ICU*-admitted patients with COVID-19, as shown in a retrospective observational study from Singapore, suggests the need to rethink thromboprophylaxis strategies in this setting.

VTE incidence in COVID-19 patients in Sg ICUs lower than expected

19 Mar 2021

Cognition, perception strongly influence disability in knee OA

17 Mar 2021

Among people with knee osteoarthritis, knee-related disability appears to be affected by cognitive factors and a disturbed body perception, a recent Japan study has found.

Cognition, perception strongly influence disability in knee OA

17 Mar 2021

ART nonadherence may up non-CVD death risk in PLHIV

16 Mar 2021 by

Among virologically suppressed people living with HIV (PLHIV), lack of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) may be linked to an increased risk of death unrelated to cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to results of the Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS).

ART nonadherence may up non-CVD death risk in PLHIV

16 Mar 2021

Around-the-clock acetaminophen after RARP effectively eases pain

14 Mar 2021

Around-the-clock administration of intravenous acetaminophen lowers postoperative pain and the need for emergency analgesia after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, a recent study has shown.

Around-the-clock acetaminophen after RARP effectively eases pain

14 Mar 2021

Edaravone dexborneol bests edaravone alone in acute stroke

13 Mar 2021

Administering edaravone dexborneol 48 hours following acute ischaemic stroke leads to a more favourable 90-day functional outcome, especially in female patients, as compared with edaravone, according to the results of a phase III study.

Edaravone dexborneol bests edaravone alone in acute stroke

13 Mar 2021

Women with osteoporosis at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

13 Mar 2021

Osteoporosis appears to increase the risk of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), particularly among women, suggests a study.

Women with osteoporosis at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

13 Mar 2021

Study identifies risk factors for ICH in AF patients on NOACs

11 Mar 2021

Among atrial fibrillation (AF) patients treated with nonvitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for stroke prevention, several parameters predict intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH), including older age, concurrent use of antiplatelet drugs, and hyperlipidaemia, among others, but not HAS-BLED and CHA2DS2-VASc scores, a study has found.

Study identifies risk factors for ICH in AF patients on NOACs

11 Mar 2021

Constipation may be warning sign of falling in early PD

10 Mar 2021

In patients with early Parkinson’s disease (PD), risk factors for falling are often associated with gastrointestinal dysautonomia, a recent Korea study has found.

Constipation may be warning sign of falling in early PD

10 Mar 2021

Sacral neuromodulation eases symptoms in kids amid high reoperation rates

10 Mar 2021 by

Despite high rates of reoperation, most children on sacral neuromodulation (SNM) devices either continue to use these tools or experience symptom improvements enough to permit device removal in the moderate term, according to a new study.

Sacral neuromodulation eases symptoms in kids amid high reoperation rates

10 Mar 2021

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Two new polio vaccines show promise for both young, old

Two new polio vaccines show promise for both young, old

VTE incidence in COVID-19 patients in Sg ICUs lower than expected

VTE incidence in COVID-19 patients in Sg ICUs lower than expected

Cognition, perception strongly influence disability in knee OA

Cognition, perception strongly influence disability in knee OA

ART nonadherence may up non-CVD death risk in PLHIV

ART nonadherence may up non-CVD death risk in PLHIV

Around-the-clock acetaminophen after RARP effectively eases pain

Around-the-clock acetaminophen after RARP effectively eases pain

Edaravone dexborneol bests edaravone alone in acute stroke

Edaravone dexborneol bests edaravone alone in acute stroke

Women with osteoporosis at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

Women with osteoporosis at greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

Study identifies risk factors for ICH in AF patients on NOACs

Study identifies risk factors for ICH in AF patients on NOACs

Constipation may be warning sign of falling in early PD

Constipation may be warning sign of falling in early PD

Sacral neuromodulation eases symptoms in kids amid high reoperation rates

Sacral neuromodulation eases symptoms in kids amid high reoperation rates