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A recent Mendelian randomization study has provided evidence that increased coffee intake can put individuals at higher risk of developing primary open-angle glaucoma, a study reports.

Coffee drinkers at high risk of primary open-angle glaucoma

Allostatic load tied to survival in multiple myeloma

In patients with multiple myeloma (MM), a higher allostatic load (AL) seems to be an important predictor of worse overall survival (OS), a recent study has found.

Allostatic load tied to survival in multiple myeloma

12 May 2022

Diabetic retinopathy in T1DM linked to HbA1c, albuminuria, HDL cholesterol

The incidence of diabetic retinopathy and its progression in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is still high, especially in the presence of high HbA1c, albuminuria, and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, as reported in a study.

Diabetic retinopathy in T1DM linked to HbA1c, albuminuria, HDL cholesterol

Smoking, socioeconomic status ups LUTS risk, worsens sleep, stress in men over 40

Among men ≥40 years of age, socioeconomic status, age, and lifelong smoking all appear to be correlated with moderate-to-severe lower urinary tract syndrome (LUTS), reports a recent study. In turn, LUTS leads to worse sleep quality and stress level.

Smoking, socioeconomic status ups LUTS risk, worsens sleep, stress in men over 40

Remdesivir benefit greatest when given early in COVID-19

Treatment with remdesivir is associated with reduced risk of hospitalization and death in non-hospitalized and hospitalized COVID-19 patients, respectively, especially when given early during the disease course, according to studies presented at ECCMID 2022.

Remdesivir benefit greatest when given early in COVID-19

Natamycin still best bet for treating fungal keratitis

In the treatment of patients with filamentous fungal keratitis, natamycin performs better than chlorhexidine, being associated with more favourable outcomes, including visual acuity, and fewer adverse events, as shown in a study.

Natamycin still best bet for treating fungal keratitis

Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence

Chronic, increased body mass index (BMI) may lead to an increased risk of urinary incontinence (UI) later in life, according to a study of postmenopausal women. In addition, symptom severity may get worse with the duration of increased BMI status.

Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence

11 May 2022

Foetal risk low in LMWH-exposed women during pregnancy

Pregnant women with preconception venous thromboembolism (VTE) who have no exposure to any anticoagulant and those on low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) have the lowest risk of foetal adverse outcomes, reveals a study, which supports the recommendation of LMWH during pregnancy.

Foetal risk low in LMWH-exposed women during pregnancy

11 May 2022

Radiologic features predict more necrosectomies in walled-off necrosis

Several features of computed tomography (CT) imaging are significantly predictive of undergoing at least two necrosectomy sessions for patients with walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WON), suggest the results of a recent study.

Radiologic features predict more necrosectomies in walled-off necrosis

Wearable sensor assists in rehabilitation after knee replacement

Patients who have received knee replacement operations may benefit from using BPMpathway, a wearable sensor that leads to high range of motion and exercise compliance while also reducing face-to-face physiotherapy sessions, according to a recent study.

Wearable sensor assists in rehabilitation after knee replacement