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Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

26 May 2024

Parent-led, infant-directed singing does not lead to greater language development at 24 months when compared with standard care in preterm infants, according to the secondary analysis of LongSTEP*.

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

26 May 2024

Ustekinumab dose intensification effective at achieving remission in certain IBD patients

26 May 2024 by

Two-thirds of patients with IBD treated at an IBD centre in Singapore required dose intensification (DI) while on ustekinumab, with over one-third of them achieving disease remission at 1 year, as shown in a retrospective observational study

Ustekinumab dose intensification effective at achieving remission in certain IBD patients

26 May 2024

Air pollution, rainfall influence outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis in SG

25 May 2024 by

Ambient particulate matter concentrations and rainfall are independently associated with the number of outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis in Singapore, according to a study.

Air pollution, rainfall influence outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis in SG

25 May 2024

High endocannabinoid, analogue levels tied to poor cardiometabolic profile in young adults

25 May 2024

Plasma levels of endocannabinoids (eCBs) and their analogues show a significant association with greater adiposity and worse cardiometabolic profile in young adults, suggests a study.

High endocannabinoid, analogue levels tied to poor cardiometabolic profile in young adults

25 May 2024

Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

25 May 2024

Bariatric surgery appears to have a protective effect on the risk of breast cancer in women with obesity, especially those with hyperinsulinemia, according to data from the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study.

Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

25 May 2024

Shorter antibiotic duration tied to higher mortality in infants with E. coli bacteremia

25 May 2024 by

Shorter course of antibiotics was associated with higher mortality rates in infants with Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteremia who did not undergo a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) evaluation compared with longer antibiotic courses, according to a recent study presented at PAS 2024.

Shorter antibiotic duration tied to higher mortality in infants with E. coli bacteremia

25 May 2024

Bisoprolol does not prevent COPD flare-ups

24 May 2024

The use of bisoprolol does not appear to yield reductions in the number of self-reported chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations requiring treatment with oral corticosteroids, antibiotics, or both, as shown in the placebo-controlled Bisoprolol in COPD Study (BICS).

Bisoprolol does not prevent COPD flare-ups

24 May 2024

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

24 May 2024 by

People who consume higher amounts of olive oil are less likely to die with dementia compared with those whose intake is minimal, as shown in a study.

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

24 May 2024

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

24 May 2024 by

Individuals who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are at greater risk of death, which is driven by causes other than cancer and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), reports a study.

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

24 May 2024

Mobile app helps diabetic patients, their caregivers put their best foot forward

24 May 2024 by

An NTU*-led research team developed WellFeet, a mobile application to equip diabetic patients and their caregivers with knowledge about diabetes and assist them in monitoring their daily routines.

Mobile app helps diabetic patients, their caregivers put their best foot forward

24 May 2024

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Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

Ustekinumab dose intensification effective at achieving remission in certain IBD patients

Ustekinumab dose intensification effective at achieving remission in certain IBD patients

Air pollution, rainfall influence outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis in SG

Air pollution, rainfall influence outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis in SG

High endocannabinoid, analogue levels tied to poor cardiometabolic profile in young adults

High endocannabinoid, analogue levels tied to poor cardiometabolic profile in young adults

Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

Shorter antibiotic duration tied to higher mortality in infants with E. coli bacteremia

Shorter antibiotic duration tied to higher mortality in infants with E. coli bacteremia

Bisoprolol does not prevent COPD flare-ups

Bisoprolol does not prevent COPD flare-ups

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

Mobile app helps diabetic patients, their caregivers put their best foot forward

Mobile app helps diabetic patients, their caregivers put their best foot forward