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Study supports extended DOAC treatment for venous thromboembolism

24 Aug 2023

For patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) who are prescribed to undergo anticoagulation beyond 6 months, continued direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) treatment is associated with a lower risk of VTE recurrence compared with continued warfarin, as reported in a study.

Study supports extended DOAC treatment for venous thromboembolism

24 Aug 2023

Standard-course antimicrobial therapy lowers treatment failure in children with UTI

24 Aug 2023 by

A 10-day standard course of antimicrobial therapy was associated with a lower rate of treatment failure in children with urinary tract infection (UTI) than with a 5-day short course of antimicrobial therapy, according to the SCOUT* trial.

Standard-course antimicrobial therapy lowers treatment failure in children with UTI

24 Aug 2023

Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use

23 Aug 2023 by

Antibiotics do little in the absence of bacterial pathogens in the nasopharynx of children with acute sinusitis, according to a study, suggesting that testing for specific bacteria on presentation may help prevent unnecessary antibiotic use.

Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use

23 Aug 2023

PMMTB implementation benefits cancer patients

23 Aug 2023

Several cancer patients have benefitted from nonstandard of care (non-SOC) recommendations by the regional precision medicine molecular tumour board (PMMTB), reports a study. Also, additional processes have been implemented to improve the accessibility of non-SOC treatment.

PMMTB implementation benefits cancer patients

23 Aug 2023

Foster care improves well-being, IQ of children under institutional care

23 Aug 2023 by

Placement in families is beneficial to children who have been previously put in institutional care, according to the results of the analysis of the Bucharest Early Intervention Project (BEIP). In addition, the benefits of foster care have remained stable across the child’s development.

Foster care improves well-being, IQ of children under institutional care

23 Aug 2023

Male sex, ibuprofen use tied to antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in children

23 Aug 2023

A recent study has observed a low incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD) among hospitalized children with no comorbid disease. In addition, most episodes of diarrhoea are mild and self-limiting, occurring usually among male patients, those aged <3 years, and those treated with ibuprofen.

Male sex, ibuprofen use tied to antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in children

23 Aug 2023

Topical COX inhibitor mitigates capecitabine-associated HFS in GI cancer patients

23 Aug 2023 by

Topical diclofenac gel significantly reduced the incidence of hand-foot syndrome (HFS) in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer receiving capecitabine, according to findings from the exploratory subgroup analysis of the D-ToRCH* trial.

Topical COX inhibitor mitigates capecitabine-associated HFS in GI cancer patients

23 Aug 2023

Esophageal cancer: Proton outshines photon therapy in safety, efficacy

23 Aug 2023

In the treatment of patients with esophageal cancer, proton-based radiotherapy appears to yield better safety and efficacy outcomes including organs at risk (OARs) doses, toxicity, and prognosis when compared with photon therapy, according to a meta-analysis.

Esophageal cancer: Proton outshines photon therapy in safety, efficacy

23 Aug 2023

High social engagement in midlife tied to lower dementia risk

23 Aug 2023 by

Higher levels of social engagement during midlife are associated with a reduced risk of dementia later in life, according to a study presented at AAIC 2023.

High social engagement in midlife tied to lower dementia risk

23 Aug 2023

Prior vaccinations may have AD risk-lowering benefit

22 Aug 2023 by

Getting vaccinated against tetanus, diphtheria, shingles, and pneumonia appears to help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in older people, according to a claims-based cohort study involving more than 1.5 million individuals.

Prior vaccinations may have AD risk-lowering benefit

22 Aug 2023

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Study supports extended DOAC treatment for venous thromboembolism

Study supports extended DOAC treatment for venous thromboembolism

Standard-course antimicrobial therapy lowers treatment failure in children with UTI

Standard-course antimicrobial therapy lowers treatment failure in children with UTI

Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use

Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use

PMMTB implementation benefits cancer patients

PMMTB implementation benefits cancer patients

Foster care improves well-being, IQ of children under institutional care

Foster care improves well-being, IQ of children under institutional care

Male sex, ibuprofen use tied to antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in children

Male sex, ibuprofen use tied to antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in children

Topical COX inhibitor mitigates capecitabine-associated HFS in GI cancer patients

Topical COX inhibitor mitigates capecitabine-associated HFS in GI cancer patients

Esophageal cancer: Proton outshines photon therapy in safety, efficacy

Esophageal cancer: Proton outshines photon therapy in safety, efficacy

High social engagement in midlife tied to lower dementia risk

High social engagement in midlife tied to lower dementia risk

Prior vaccinations may have AD risk-lowering benefit

Prior vaccinations may have AD risk-lowering benefit