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Pre-DAA IL-1β can predict HBV reactivation in HCV
Among hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients with resolved hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections, levels of interleukin (IL)-1β before the initiation of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment may help predict HBV reactivation, reports a recent study.
Pre-DAA IL-1β can predict HBV reactivation in HCV
14 Oct 2022
Kidney transplant recipients see lower IgG production after COVID-19 jab
Vaccination against COVID-19 seems to be less effective among kidney transplant recipients, according to a recent study. Cessation or reduction of immunosuppressive treatments may help increase the production of immunoglobulin (Ig)G in these patients.
Kidney transplant recipients see lower IgG production after COVID-19 jab
14 Oct 2022
Metformin, ivermectin, fluvoxamine OUT for severe COVID-19 prevention?
The use of metformin, fluvoxamine, or ivermectin in an outpatient setting did not appear to prevent progression to severe COVID-19, according to results of the phase III COVID-OUT trial.
Metformin, ivermectin, fluvoxamine OUT for severe COVID-19 prevention?
11 Oct 2022
Cefepime/enmetazobactam effective for suspected gram-negative complicated UTI
Patients with complicated urinary tract infection (UTI) or acute pyelonephritis caused by gram-negative pathogens may fare better with cefepime/enmetazobactam than with piperacillin/tazobactam, as the former is associated with a greater likelihood of achieving treatment success, according to the results of a phase III trial.
Cefepime/enmetazobactam effective for suspected gram-negative complicated UTI
11 Oct 2022
HBsAg seroclearance tied to lower recurrence risk of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) seroclearance appears to reduce the risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) late recurrence among patients who underwent curative liver resection, results of a Korea study have shown.
HBsAg seroclearance tied to lower recurrence risk of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma
10 Oct 2022
Rheumatic patients report lower anxiety, self-isolation levels after initial lockdown
Patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease (IRD) have reduced levels of anxiety and self-isolation following the initial lockdown period brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, reports a study.
Rheumatic patients report lower anxiety, self-isolation levels after initial lockdown
07 Oct 2022
Post-exposure doxycycline prevents STIs in MSM, TGW with HIV or on PrEP
Doxycycline, taken with 72 hours of unprotected sex, could prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in men who have sex with men (MSM) or transgender women (TGW) who are either living with HIV (PLHIV) or are receiving pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to a study presented at AIDS 2022.
Post-exposure doxycycline prevents STIs in MSM, TGW with HIV or on PrEP
05 Oct 2022
Is it safe to breastfeed for mothers with an infection?
Mothers who wish to breastfeed during periods of acute infections need strong support, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests a Singapore study.
Is it safe to breastfeed for mothers with an infection?
05 Oct 2022
Why do psoriasis patients report better QoL amid COVID-19?
Patients with psoriasis report improved quality of life under the COVID-19 pandemic despite harsh movement restrictions, a recent study has found. Such an effect, however, may suggest that current tools do not completely capture the negative impacts of harsh lockdowns on patients’ wellbeing.