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Thrombectomy safe for paediatric stroke patients
In the treatment of children with acute ischaemic stroke, endovascular thrombectomy is safe and results in high rates of achieving favourable functional outcomes, as shown in a study.
Thrombectomy safe for paediatric stroke patients
16 Mar 2022
Early menopause tied to increased dementia risk
Individuals who experience menopause before age 50 years may be at an elevated risk of developing dementia, according to results of a UK study presented at the EPI Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2022.
Early menopause tied to increased dementia risk
15 Mar 2022
‘Breathing’ pillow promises calm, peace of mind to anxious individuals
Snuggling with a pillow that mimics the sensation of rising and falling breath can offer anxiety relief, as shown in a study.
‘Breathing’ pillow promises calm, peace of mind to anxious individuals
15 Mar 2022
β3 agonist safe, effective for treatment of bladder dysfunction in children
ß3-adrenergic receptor agonists (ß3 agonists), such as mirabegron, demonstrate effectiveness and a satisfactory safety profile as adjunctive therapy in the management of paediatric neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) or overactive bladder, results of a study have shown.
β3 agonist safe, effective for treatment of bladder dysfunction in children
15 Mar 2022
Transgender people less likely to undergo cancer screening
Despite being at increased risk for breast and cervical cancer, transgender people experience inequalities in the uptake of routine cancer screening, a study has found.
Transgender people less likely to undergo cancer screening
15 Mar 2022
Corticosteroids help prevent hearing loss, neurologic sequelae in paediatric bacterial meningitis
Children with bacterial meningitis appear to fare well with corticosteroids, which lead to a lower incidence of hearing loss and neurologic sequelae and faster resolution of fever, according to a meta-analysis.