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Flu can trigger a fatal heart attack

09 May 2023 by

Coming down with influenza – commonly called flu – can increase the risk of having a heart attack by sixfold. This is the takeaway from a replication study presented at ECCMID 2023.

Flu can trigger a fatal heart attack

09 May 2023

Implantable cardiac monitor shows promise for automated seizure detection

08 May 2023 by

A subcutaneously implanted cardiac monitor device, which incorporates an algorithm designed based on heart rate variability (HRV), may accurately detect focal seizures in individuals with ictal autonomic changes.

Implantable cardiac monitor shows promise for automated seizure detection

08 May 2023

Male sex, delayed sternal closure tied to postoperative candidemia in children with CHD

08 May 2023

Though uncommon, candidemia following cardiac surgery in children with congenital heart defect (CHD) proves to be a serious complication, reveals a study. The most common cause of non-albicans candidemia is the high frequency of fluconazole-resistant C. parapsilosis.

Male sex, delayed sternal closure tied to postoperative candidemia in children with CHD

08 May 2023

Ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin not inferior to cefotaxime for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

08 May 2023 by

Antibiotics, such as cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, and ciprofloxacin, demonstrate similar efficacy against spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), reports a study. Additionally, ciprofloxacin or ceftriaxone is not inferior to cefotaxime, which is the current standard for empirical therapy of community-acquired SBP.

Ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin not inferior to cefotaxime for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

08 May 2023

Low skeletal muscle mass with abdominal obesity ups diabetes risk

08 May 2023

Low skeletal muscle mass accompanied by abdominal obesity is significantly associated with a higher risk of incident type 2 diabetes (T2D), irrespective of the glycometabolic parameters, reveals a study.

Low skeletal muscle mass with abdominal obesity ups diabetes risk

08 May 2023

New predictive model may be suitable for predicting RMR in Singaporeans

08 May 2023 by

A new equation developed by a team of researchers to accurately predict resting metabolic rate (RMR) in Singaporeans outperformed the Harris-Benedict equation (HBE).

New predictive model may be suitable for predicting RMR in Singaporeans

08 May 2023

Oncologists underestimate patients’ motivation to attend appointments during COVID-19 pandemic

08 May 2023 by

Oncologists underestimate patients’ willingness to attend appointments to avoid treatment interruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a multidisciplinary cross-sectional survey, which shows unaltered willingness to attend scheduled appointments in most cancer patients.

Oncologists underestimate patients’ motivation to attend appointments during COVID-19 pandemic

08 May 2023

Individuals with vitiligo less prone to melanoma, skin cancer

08 May 2023

The incidence of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer appears to be markedly low among people with vitiligo, as reported in a study.

Individuals with vitiligo less prone to melanoma, skin cancer

08 May 2023

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-30 Apr 2023)

08 May 2023

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-30 April 2023 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-30 Apr 2023)

08 May 2023

Psilocybin shows promise in relieving depression in cancer patients

08 May 2023 by

The 5-HT_2A receptor agonist psilocybin, when taken under medical supervision, may offer a promising approach to treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in cancer patients, results of a small phase II study suggest.

Psilocybin shows promise in relieving depression in cancer patients

08 May 2023

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Flu can trigger a fatal heart attack

Flu can trigger a fatal heart attack

Implantable cardiac monitor shows promise for automated seizure detection

Implantable cardiac monitor shows promise for automated seizure detection

Male sex, delayed sternal closure tied to postoperative candidemia in children with CHD

Male sex, delayed sternal closure tied to postoperative candidemia in children with CHD

Ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin not inferior to cefotaxime for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

Ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin not inferior to cefotaxime for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

Low skeletal muscle mass with abdominal obesity ups diabetes risk

Low skeletal muscle mass with abdominal obesity ups diabetes risk

New predictive model may be suitable for predicting RMR in Singaporeans

New predictive model may be suitable for predicting RMR in Singaporeans

Oncologists underestimate patients’ motivation to attend appointments during COVID-19 pandemic

Oncologists underestimate patients’ motivation to attend appointments during COVID-19 pandemic

Individuals with vitiligo less prone to melanoma, skin cancer

Individuals with vitiligo less prone to melanoma, skin cancer

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-30 Apr 2023)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-30 Apr 2023)

Psilocybin shows promise in relieving depression in cancer patients

Psilocybin shows promise in relieving depression in cancer patients