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First-line maintenance therapy with niraparib at an individualized starting dose (ISD) improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer, according to results of the phase III PRIME study presented at SGO 2022.

First-line niraparib maintenance regimen boosts PFS in advanced ovarian cancer

11 Apr 2022

Light-to-moderate alcohol drinking good for the heart? Maybe not

Light-to-moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages has been touted as beneficial for heart health. But a large study says otherwise, revealing that alcohol consumption in whatever amount carries increased cardiovascular risk and that its supposed benefits appear to be the upshot of favourable lifestyle factors common among light-to-moderate drinkers.

Light-to-moderate alcohol drinking good for the heart? Maybe not

GNRI predicts outcomes in bladder cancer after radical cystectomy

Nutritional status evaluated by the Genetic Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) can predict complications within 30 days following radical cystectomy (RC), suggests a study.

GNRI predicts outcomes in bladder cancer after radical cystectomy

Greater adherence to Mediterranean diet reduces CVD burden

Even a slight increase in the level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on a population basis results in significant decreases in new cardiovascular disease (CVD) cases and in better prognosis of patients with established CVD, according to two epidemiological studies.

Greater adherence to Mediterranean diet reduces CVD burden

11 Apr 2022

Vaginal complications afflict many women after cystectomy

Vaginal complications occur more frequently than expected among women who undergo cystectomy, reports a study. More than one in five women, as well as over a quarter of those diagnosed undergoing intervention, experience such a complication.

Vaginal complications afflict many women after cystectomy

Can VR replace pen-and-paper cognitive function tests?

Virtual reality (VR) systems can capture differences in cognitive function between older and younger users, according to a recent Singapore study, suggesting that VR could potentially be used to conduct cognitive assessments.

Can VR replace pen-and-paper cognitive function tests?

Intensive BP control beneficial for high-risk patients with history of cerebral infarction

Intensive blood pressure (BP) treatment to reduce BP below 120/80 mm Hg appears to protect against the risk of intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) but not that of ischaemic stroke when compared with standard BP treatment among patients with a history of cerebral infarction, according to a post hoc analysis of RESPECT.

Intensive BP control beneficial for high-risk patients with history of cerebral infarction

Seladelpar safe, effective for primary biliary cholangitis

In patients with primary biliary cholangitis, the use of seladelpar, a selective peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-delta agonist, safely improves biochemical markers of cholestasis and inflammation, reports a new study.

Seladelpar safe, effective for primary biliary cholangitis

10 Apr 2022

Hepatitis B virus treatment rates still low among eligible patients

Administration rates of antiviral therapy remain low among treatment-eligible patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (CHB) and among CHB patients without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), reveals a recent study.

Hepatitis B virus treatment rates still low among eligible patients

10 Apr 2022

Medication treatment for opioid use disorder reduces suicide mortality

Use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) leads to a remarkable decrease in suicide deaths, as well as external cause of and all-cause mortality, a study has shown.

Medication treatment for opioid use disorder reduces suicide mortality