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Moderate fish consumption lowers all-cause, CVD mortality risks
Eating fish from four to six servings a week (29‒43 g/day) appears to reduce the risks of all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, results of a China study have shown.
Moderate fish consumption lowers all-cause, CVD mortality risks
07 Apr 2022
Statins help prevent breast cancer recurrence in Asians
Breast cancer patients who take statins see a sharp decline in the risk of tumour recurrence, according to a recent Singapore study. This protective effect seems to be stronger in ER+ and HER2- malignancies.
Statins help prevent breast cancer recurrence in Asians
07 Apr 2022
Anaphylaxis after COVID mRNA vaccination relatively rare
Anaphylactic reactions warranting treatment after receipt of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations appear to be relatively rare, according to a US study presented at AAAAI 2022.
Anaphylaxis after COVID mRNA vaccination relatively rare
06 Apr 2022
Add-on amantadine lessens “off” episodes in Parkinson’s disease
A delayed release/extended release (DR/ER) formulation of amantadine can help reduce breakthrough symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients when the effect of levodopa therapy wears off, as shown in a recent study.
Add-on amantadine lessens “off” episodes in Parkinson’s disease
06 Apr 2022
Prophylactic anticoagulants, pharmacy oversight lower VTE risk in multiple myeloma
Treatment with a guideline-based thromboprophylaxis in multiple myeloma patients and the addition of pharmacy oversight to risk assessment can help reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), suggests a recent study.
