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LDL-C levels do not predict ischaemic stroke in AF patients on DOACs

06 May 2021 by

No association exists between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels and ischaemic stroke risk among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) treated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).

LDL-C levels do not predict ischaemic stroke in AF patients on DOACs

06 May 2021

COVID-19 single-shot vax cleared for use again

06 May 2021 by

Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine is safe for use in individuals 18 years of age and older, but it will likely come with a warning label, says the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

COVID-19 single-shot vax cleared for use again

06 May 2021

Renal failure ups mortality, hospital utilization in NASH patients

06 May 2021

The prevalence of renal failure in hospitalized nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) patients significantly increases mortality, hospital costs, and length of stay, reveals a study.

Renal failure ups mortality, hospital utilization in NASH patients

06 May 2021

Maintenance olaparib prolongs survival in ovarian cancer

06 May 2021 by

In women with newly diagnosed, advanced* ovarian cancer and a BRCA mutation**, the progression-free survival (PFS) benefit with maintenance olaparib was sustained beyond end of treatment, according to the 5-year follow-up results of the SOLO1 trial presented at SGO 2021.

Maintenance olaparib prolongs survival in ovarian cancer

06 May 2021

Smart scales miss mark on fat, muscle mass measurements

06 May 2021 by

Smart scales are not accurate for body composition measurements, consistently underestimating body fat mass and overestimating muscle mass, according to a recent study. For patient care, smart scale devices cannot replace the dual x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) gold standard.

Smart scales miss mark on fat, muscle mass measurements

06 May 2021

Serum neurofilament light chain levels help predict response to treatment in multiple sclerosis

06 May 2021

Low baseline levels of serum neurofilament light chains (sNfL) may help identify multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who are likely to optimally respond to dimethyl fumarate (DMF) treatment, a recent study has found.

Serum neurofilament light chain levels help predict response to treatment in multiple sclerosis

06 May 2021

Pneumonia hospitalization a risk factor for cardiac events

06 May 2021

Hospitalization for pneumonia contributes to an increased risk of ischaemic cardiovascular disease in the short and long term among middle-aged and older adults, a study has found.

Pneumonia hospitalization a risk factor for cardiac events

06 May 2021

Impaired fasting glucose, male sex up risk for diabetes in cancer patients

06 May 2021

Some patients receiving chemotherapy with dexamethasone develop diabetes, and this risk is especially prominent in men and in the presence of impaired fasting glucose, according to a study.

Impaired fasting glucose, male sex up risk for diabetes in cancer patients

06 May 2021

Single-dose BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine inadequate in cancer patients

06 May 2021 by

One dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine yields poor efficacy in patients with solid or haematological cancer, but immunogenicity increases significantly in those with solid cancer following a second dose given on day 21 after the first dose, a prospective observational study has shown.

Single-dose BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine inadequate in cancer patients

06 May 2021

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

06 May 2021 by

An investigational transdermal amphetamine patch worn for 9 hours on the hip appeared effective in paediatric patients with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a phase II, two-part trial.

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

06 May 2021

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LDL-C levels do not predict ischaemic stroke in AF patients on DOACs

LDL-C levels do not predict ischaemic stroke in AF patients on DOACs

COVID-19 single-shot vax cleared for use again

COVID-19 single-shot vax cleared for use again

Renal failure ups mortality, hospital utilization in NASH patients

Renal failure ups mortality, hospital utilization in NASH patients

Maintenance olaparib prolongs survival in ovarian cancer

Maintenance olaparib prolongs survival in ovarian cancer

Smart scales miss mark on fat, muscle mass measurements

Smart scales miss mark on fat, muscle mass measurements

Serum neurofilament light chain levels help predict response to treatment in multiple sclerosis

Serum neurofilament light chain levels help predict response to treatment in multiple sclerosis

Pneumonia hospitalization a risk factor for cardiac events

Pneumonia hospitalization a risk factor for cardiac events

Impaired fasting glucose, male sex up risk for diabetes in cancer patients

Impaired fasting glucose, male sex up risk for diabetes in cancer patients

Single-dose BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine inadequate in cancer patients

Single-dose BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine inadequate in cancer patients

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?