News & Updates

PMMTB implementation benefits cancer patients

Several cancer patients have benefitted from nonstandard of care (non-SOC) recommendations by the regional precision medicine molecular tumour board (PMMTB), reports a study. Also, additional processes have been implemented to improve the accessibility of non-SOC treatment.

Foster care improves well-being, IQ of children under institutional care

Placement in families is beneficial to children who have been previously put in institutional care, according to the results of the analysis of the Bucharest Early Intervention Project (BEIP). In addition, the benefits of foster care have remained stable across the child’s development.

Male sex, ibuprofen use tied to antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in children

A recent study has observed a low incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD) among hospitalized children with no comorbid disease. In addition, most episodes of diarrhoea are mild and self-limiting, occurring usually among male patients, those aged <3 years, and those treated with ibuprofen.

Topical COX inhibitor mitigates capecitabine-associated HFS in GI cancer patients

Topical diclofenac gel significantly reduced the incidence of hand-foot syndrome (HFS) in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer receiving capecitabine, according to findings from the exploratory subgroup analysis of the D-ToRCH* trial.

Esophageal cancer: Proton outshines photon therapy in safety, efficacy

In the treatment of patients with esophageal cancer, proton-based radiotherapy appears to yield better safety and efficacy outcomes including organs at risk (OARs) doses, toxicity, and prognosis when compared with photon therapy, according to a meta-analysis.

High social engagement in midlife tied to lower dementia risk

Higher levels of social engagement during midlife are associated with a reduced risk of dementia later in life, according to a study presented at AAIC 2023.

Cumulative febrile, respiratory illness tied to poor brain development in infants

Cumulative febrile and respiratory illnesses among infants are significantly associated with negative neurodevelopmental and growth outcomes, suggests a recent study.