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Stem cells may hold the answer to our problems associated with ageing and frailty.

27 Apr 2022 by

Frailty is an age-related disability characterized by generalized weakness, impaired mobility and balance, poor endurance, and decline in organ physiologic reserve and loss of homeostasis. It is a syndrome of multisystem reduction in physical capacity (caused by muscle loss) that leads to loss of independence.

Stem cells may hold the answer to our problems associated with ageing and frailty.

27 Apr 2022

Rhythm control should be started earlier in women vs men

27 Apr 2022 by

Early initiation of rhythm control for atrial fibrillation (AF) appears to be favourable, but women should start rhythm control treatment earlier than men to get the best possible outcomes, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA).

Rhythm control should be started earlier in women vs men

27 Apr 2022

Urinary angiotensinogen linked to renal arteriolar remodeling in CKD

27 Apr 2022

Renal renin‒angiotensin system (RAS) appears to contribute to renal arteriolar remodeling and future decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), irrespective of potential risk factors, in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a study has found.

Urinary angiotensinogen linked to renal arteriolar remodeling in CKD

27 Apr 2022

Cochlear implant corrects hearing but does not translate to actual perceived benefits

27 Apr 2022 by

Cochlear implantation (CI) improves both audiologic and tinnitus outcome measures in patients with single-sided deafness (SSD), but the speech discrimination score (SDS) remains in nonserviceable range, while only a modest improvement is seen in quality-of-life (QoL) measures, reports a Singapore study.

Cochlear implant corrects hearing but does not translate to actual perceived benefits

27 Apr 2022

Long-term antihypertensive therapy beneficial for myocardial strain

27 Apr 2022

Antihypertensive treatment provides benefits on left ventricular (LV) mechanisms, suggest the results of a meta-analysis, noting that improvement in global longitudinal strain (GLS) is associated with the reduction in LV mass index (LVMI) instead of systolic blood pressure (SBP).

Long-term antihypertensive therapy beneficial for myocardial strain

27 Apr 2022

Novel drug helps optimize HFrEF therapy

27 Apr 2022 by

In individuals receiving renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor (RAASi) therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), the novel potassium binder patiromer effectively reduced serum potassium levels, the DIAMOND trial suggests, thus optimizing a guideline-directed RAASi therapy for these patients.

Novel drug helps optimize HFrEF therapy

27 Apr 2022

Zolpidem promising for prolonged disorders of consciousness

27 Apr 2022 by

A study presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN 2022) suggests that 30-mg zolpidem improves consciousness and quality of life among patients suffering from prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC).

Zolpidem promising for prolonged disorders of consciousness

27 Apr 2022

Redefining the role of GPs in primary healthcare by recognizing current trends

27 Apr 2022 by

As the world continues to evolve, so too does the role of a GP. It is, thus, important to recognize changing trends and demographics to be able to provide the best and expected level of care to patients. Speaking at the 10^th Malaysian Hybrid Conference on Healthy Ageing, Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo, explore the dynamics of GP practice and ways for GPs to stay relevant.

Redefining the role of GPs in primary healthcare by recognizing current trends

27 Apr 2022

We may think older folks have better self control and are thus able to avoid being victims of addiction, but it isn't always the case.

27 Apr 2022 by

While substance abuse is often perceived to be a problem of the young and reckless, it cannot be further from the truth. According to addiction psychiatrist Dr Parameswaran Ramasamy, one can become addicted to substances at any stage of life.

We may think older folks have better self control and are thus able to avoid being victims of addiction, but it isn't always the case.

27 Apr 2022

Intensive urate lowering of little benefit to patients with erosive gout

27 Apr 2022

A more intensive serum urate-lowering therapy falls short of improving bone erosion scores in patients with erosive gout, in addition to being associated with a high treatment burden, as shown in a study.

Intensive urate lowering of little benefit to patients with erosive gout

27 Apr 2022

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Stem cells may hold the answer to our problems associated with ageing and frailty.

Stem cells may hold the answer to our problems associated with ageing and frailty.

Rhythm control should be started earlier in women vs men

Rhythm control should be started earlier in women vs men

Urinary angiotensinogen linked to renal arteriolar remodeling in CKD

Urinary angiotensinogen linked to renal arteriolar remodeling in CKD

Cochlear implant corrects hearing but does not translate to actual perceived benefits

Cochlear implant corrects hearing but does not translate to actual perceived benefits

Long-term antihypertensive therapy beneficial for myocardial strain

Long-term antihypertensive therapy beneficial for myocardial strain

Novel drug helps optimize HFrEF therapy

Novel drug helps optimize HFrEF therapy

Zolpidem promising for prolonged disorders of consciousness

Zolpidem promising for prolonged disorders of consciousness

Redefining the role of GPs in primary healthcare by recognizing current trends

Redefining the role of GPs in primary healthcare by recognizing current trends

We may think older folks have better self control and are thus able to avoid being victims of addiction, but it isn't always the case.

We may think older folks have better self control and are thus able to avoid being victims of addiction, but it isn't always the case.

Intensive urate lowering of little benefit to patients with erosive gout

Intensive urate lowering of little benefit to patients with erosive gout