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Colchicine touted for prevention of gout flare-ups after COVID-19 vaccination
Gout patients have about sixfold greater odds of experiencing a flare in the first few months after COVID-19 vaccination, but colchicine appears to keep these gout attacks at bay, as shown in a study from China.
Colchicine touted for prevention of gout flare-ups after COVID-19 vaccination
18 Mar 2022
HDL3 cholesterol tied to primary open-angle glaucoma
A causal and specific association exists between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) 3 cholesterol and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), suggests a cross-sectional study, noting that dysregulation of cholesterol transport may contribute to the pathogenesis of POAG.
HDL3 cholesterol tied to primary open-angle glaucoma
18 Mar 2022
Lower resilience tied to poorer medication adherence in glaucoma patients
The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the adherence to ocular hypotensive medication among patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), according to a study. Such reduction is potentially driven by lower psychometric measures of resilience and more confrontational coping strategies.
Lower resilience tied to poorer medication adherence in glaucoma patients
18 Mar 2022
Over-the-counter nutritional supplement may help avert gestational diabetes
Myo-inositol, a nutritional supplement that is present in fruits and fibre-rich foods, shows promise in the prevention of gestational diabetes, as reported in a study.
Over-the-counter nutritional supplement may help avert gestational diabetes
18 Mar 2022
Booster COVID-19 vacc cuts breakthrough infection risk, particularly in individuals with no immune dysfunction
Receipt of a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine reduces the risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infections* compared to full vaccination only, particularly among individuals without immunosuppressed/compromised conditions (ISC), according to a US study presented at CROI 2022.
