News &amp; Updates

Patients who have recently been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis see a sharp increase in the risk of developing depression, a recent study has found.

Depression spikes after liver cirrhosis diagnosis

17 Dec 2022

Novel topical dexamethasone formulation reduces inflammation, pain after cataract surgery

OCS-01, a topical dexamethasone 1.5% in a novel formulation, appears to be safe and effective in the management of inflammation and pain following cataract surgery, a study has found.

Novel topical dexamethasone formulation reduces inflammation, pain after cataract surgery

17 Dec 2022

Underweight, tobacco and alcohol consumption tied to poor cognition in older age

Weaker cognitive function appears to be more prevalent in older adults who are underweight and who engage in alcohol consumption and tobacco use, a recent India study has found.

Underweight, tobacco and alcohol consumption tied to poor cognition in older age

Stopping RAS inhibitors does not slow eGFR decline in advanced CKD

In patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), discontinuing renin–angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitor therapy does not slow down decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), a recent trial showed.

Stopping RAS inhibitors does not slow eGFR decline in advanced CKD

Tech-based interventions work well in patients with psychosis

Technology-based interventions appear to be beneficial to patients with psychosis, with a recent study showing that the interventions are useful in the management of neurocognition, symptomatology, functioning, social cognition, and quality of life outcomes.

Tech-based interventions work well in patients with psychosis

Cervical cancer screening: Thumbs up for HPV self-sampling among women in SG

Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling for cervical cancer screening is highly acceptable among Singaporean women, with the strategy deemed accurate and easy to perform, a study has found.

Cervical cancer screening: Thumbs up for HPV self-sampling among women in SG

16 Dec 2022

Diabetes, smoking predict erectile dysfunction in men after radical prostatectomy

A recent study reports functional erection in a small proportion of men 3 months after undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP). Of these, nearly half have shown a decline in erectile function at 6 months. Of note, the presence of diabetes and a smoking history are associated with erectile dysfunction.

Diabetes, smoking predict erectile dysfunction in men after radical prostatectomy

16 Dec 2022

Increased oxygen exposure during surgery ups risk of kidney, heart, lung injuries

Increased intraoperative exposure to oxygen appears to heighten the incidence of renal, cardiac, and pulmonary injuries, according to the results of an observational cohort study, noting that residual confounding of these associations cannot be excluded.

Increased oxygen exposure during surgery ups risk of kidney, heart, lung injuries

Breakfast consumption tied to better diet quality scores in kids

Adolescents who usually skip breakfast register poorer dietary quality scores than those who don’t, according to a study.

Breakfast consumption tied to better diet quality scores in kids

PCI leads to high mortality in older adults

Older adults who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) see excess rates of death 1 and 3 years after the procedure, reports a recent Singapore study.

PCI leads to high mortality in older adults