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Preconception HBV history linked to congenital heart disease risk in offspring
Children born to mothers who had contracted hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection before pregnancy appear to be at increased risk of congenital heart diseases (CHDs), as reported in a study.
Preconception HBV history linked to congenital heart disease risk in offspring
04 May 2023
Is hypotension avoidance better than hypertension avoidance in noncardiac surgery?
The incidence of major vascular complications among patients who underwent noncardiac surgery is similar between hypotension- and hypertension-avoidance strategies, reports a study.
Is hypotension avoidance better than hypertension avoidance in noncardiac surgery?
04 May 2023
Lower phase angle linked to CKD progression in T2DM
A Singapore study has found a previously overlooked connection between bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)-derived lower phase angle and chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, mediated by matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Lower phase angle linked to CKD progression in T2DM
04 May 2023
Cash transfers ease functional impairment in elderly
A study in India has shown the effectiveness of a small cash transfer in alleviating short-term functional impairment among older people who are living alone. However, cash transfers do not produce a clinically or statistically significant decrease in depression and show no impact on food security.
Cash transfers ease functional impairment in elderly
04 May 2023
Molnupiravir cuts hospitalization, death in COVID-19 patients at high risk of progression
An emulation of a randomized target trial suggests that molnupiravir may reduce hospital admission or death in adults who have tested positive for COVID-19 during the predominance of Omicron who were at high risk of progression to severe disease.
Molnupiravir cuts hospitalization, death in COVID-19 patients at high risk of progression
04 May 2023
Poor awareness of hypertension self-management practices persists: study
A recent study conducted in Nigeria from December 2019 to February 2020 has revealed many individuals with little to no awareness of hypertension self-management practices.