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Psychological intervention plus physiotherapy care most effective for low back pain
Psychological interventions for people with chronic, nonspecific low back pain work better when given together with physiotherapy care, particularly structured exercise, suggests a study.
Psychological intervention plus physiotherapy care most effective for low back pain
07 Apr 2022
Moderate fish consumption lowers all-cause, CVD mortality risks
Eating fish from four to six servings a week (29‒43 g/day) appears to reduce the risks of all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, results of a China study have shown.
Moderate fish consumption lowers all-cause, CVD mortality risks
07 Apr 2022
Statins help prevent breast cancer recurrence in Asians
Breast cancer patients who take statins see a sharp decline in the risk of tumour recurrence, according to a recent Singapore study. This protective effect seems to be stronger in ER+ and HER2- malignancies.
Statins help prevent breast cancer recurrence in Asians
07 Apr 2022
Anaphylaxis after COVID mRNA vaccination relatively rare
Anaphylactic reactions warranting treatment after receipt of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations appear to be relatively rare, according to a US study presented at AAAAI 2022.
Anaphylaxis after COVID mRNA vaccination relatively rare
06 Apr 2022
Add-on amantadine lessens “off” episodes in Parkinson’s disease
A delayed release/extended release (DR/ER) formulation of amantadine can help reduce breakthrough symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients when the effect of levodopa therapy wears off, as shown in a recent study.
Add-on amantadine lessens “off” episodes in Parkinson’s disease
06 Apr 2022
Prophylactic anticoagulants, pharmacy oversight lower VTE risk in multiple myeloma
Treatment with a guideline-based thromboprophylaxis in multiple myeloma patients and the addition of pharmacy oversight to risk assessment can help reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), suggests a recent study.