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Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances social functioning in autism spectrum disorder

12 Apr 2022 by

A two-armed, double-blind, sham-controlled trial conducted by researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong has demonstrated that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) significantly enhances social functioning in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), when delivered concurrently with a computerized cognitive remediation training programme.

Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances social functioning in autism spectrum disorder

12 Apr 2022

[MK TEST DO NOT TOUCH] Adding alirocumab to rosuvastatin reduces coronary plaque in patients with acute MI

12 Apr 2022 by

Adding alirocumab to rosuvastatin led to a significantly reduced coronary plaque in noninfarct-related arteries in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI), according to the PACMAN-AMI* trial presented at ACC 2022.

[MK TEST DO NOT TOUCH] Adding alirocumab to rosuvastatin reduces coronary plaque in patients with acute MI

12 Apr 2022

Erectile dysfunction common among men with anxiety

11 Apr 2022

Men with anxiety disorder commonly suffer from concomitant erectile dysfunction, according to a recent systematic review.

Erectile dysfunction common among men with anxiety

11 Apr 2022

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

11 Apr 2022 by

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

11 Apr 2022 by

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

11 Apr 2022

GNRI predicts outcomes in bladder cancer after radical cystectomy

11 Apr 2022

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

11 Apr 2022

Greater adherence to Mediterranean diet reduces CVD burden

11 Apr 2022 by

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

11 Apr 2022

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

11 Apr 2022

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

11 Apr 2022 by

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?

11 Apr 2022

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

11 Apr 2022

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

11 Apr 2022

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Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances social functioning in autism spectrum disorder

Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances social functioning in autism spectrum disorder

[MK TEST DO NOT TOUCH] Adding alirocumab to rosuvastatin reduces coronary plaque in patients with acute MI

[MK TEST DO NOT TOUCH] Adding alirocumab to rosuvastatin reduces coronary plaque in patients with acute MI

Erectile dysfunction common among men with anxiety

Erectile dysfunction common among men with anxiety

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

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

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

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

GNRI predicts outcomes in bladder cancer after radical cystectomy

GNRI predicts outcomes in bladder cancer after radical cystectomy

Greater adherence to Mediterranean diet reduces CVD burden

Greater adherence to Mediterranean diet reduces CVD burden

Vaginal complications afflict many women after cystectomy

Vaginal complications afflict many women after cystectomy

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

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

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

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