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CVD prevention better with ACE inhibitor–statin combo than monotherapy
In patients with hypertension, combined treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors plus statins reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) at a greater magnitude as compared with ACE inhibitor monotherapy, a study has found.
CVD prevention better with ACE inhibitor–statin combo than monotherapy
08 Jul 2022
Age the biggest risk factor for COVID-19 mortality in haematological cancer patients
A study conducted in England has shown that in patients with haematological malignancy, the risk of COVID-19–related mortality is greatly influenced by age.
Age the biggest risk factor for COVID-19 mortality in haematological cancer patients
07 Jul 2022
Full lockdown hurts teens’ mental health
A recent Dutch study has found that mental wellbeing in adolescents deteriorate during the full lockdowns to curb the COVID-19 outbreak, though such strict restrictions also seem to confer some degree of psychological benefit.
Full lockdown hurts teens’ mental health
07 Jul 2022
L-MOCA: Olaparib maintenance for ovarian cancer benefits Asians
Maintenance monotherapy with olaparib appears safe and effective in Asian patients with platinum-sensitive relapsed (PSR) ovarian cancer, regardless of their BRCA status, as shown in the results of the phase III, open-label, single-arm L-MOCA study.
L-MOCA: Olaparib maintenance for ovarian cancer benefits Asians
07 Jul 2022
RA patient’s perspective must be respected in treatment decisions, says study
Physician-reported measures on responses to tofacitinib and adalimumab treatments are higher than those reported by patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a post hoc analysis of data from phase III and phase IIIb/IV trials.
RA patient’s perspective must be respected in treatment decisions, says study
07 Jul 2022
OSA prevalence similar between resistant, refractory hypertension
The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is similar between resistant and refractory hypertensive patients, a study has shown. However, those with refractory hypertension are usually younger and have a better sleep pattern.