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Statin therapy appears to result in a modest elevation in blood sugar levels, increasing the likelihood of diabetes development especially among people whose blood sugar levels are already near the diagnostic threshold, according to a meta-analysis.

Statins linked to moderate increase in diabetes risk, but overall benefits bear more weight

09 Apr 2024

Study identifies 24-hour warning signs for suicide attempts among teens

Changes in emotion, cognition, and behaviour over a 24-hour period may tell risk of suicide attempts among adolescents, with suicidal communications and withdrawal from social and other activities identified as key warning signs, according to a study.

Study identifies 24-hour warning signs for suicide attempts among teens

Infant microbiome formula improves eczema severity and QoL in preschool children

A novel infant microbiome formula (SIM03) containing unique Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium breve strains improves eczema severity and quality of life (QoL) in preschool children, shows a study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

Infant microbiome formula improves eczema severity and QoL in preschool children

Asthma control better with dupilumab-ICS combo

Adding the anti-interleukin-4 receptor alpha monoclonal antibody dupilumab to an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) reduces asthma exacerbations and improves lung function in a post hoc analysis of the LIBERTY ASTHMA QUEST trial.

Asthma control better with dupilumab-ICS combo

09 Apr 2024

Growing incidence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer in HK

A retrospective study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) reports a growing incidence of oropharyngeal cancer, with an increasing proportion of human papillomavirus (HPV)–positive cases in Hong Kong in recent years.

Growing incidence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer in HK

2 drugs in 1 pill better than complex regimens for HIV

The combination of bictegravir and lenacapavir, taken orally once daily, performed better than current complex treatment regimens in the phase II ARTISTRY-1 trial of people with HIV who are virologically suppressed.

2 drugs in 1 pill better than complex regimens for HIV

Novel drug significantly cuts triglyceride levels

08 Apr 2024 by

The investigational RNAi therapeutic plozasiran significantly reduced triglyceride levels in individuals with severe hypertriglyceridaemia (SHTG) who were at high risk for pancreatitis, according to the final results of the phase IIb SHASTA-2 trial.

Novel drug significantly cuts triglyceride levels

08 Apr 2024

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

08 Apr 2024 by

Open-access esophagogastroduodenoscopy (OAE) facilitates a safe and timely evaluation of patients with nonalarming digestive issues in Singapore, according to a study.

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

08 Apr 2024

Add-on desloratadine helps reduce acne itching, improve treatment satisfaction

Adding desloratadine to an isotretinoin regimen appears to reduce pruritus in acne, leading to a higher patient satisfaction, as shown in a study.

Add-on desloratadine helps reduce acne itching, improve treatment satisfaction

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

The oral Janus kinase (JAK) 1 preferential inhibitor filgotinib appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of Asian patients with ulcerative colitis, according to real-world data.

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world