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Circulating 11-oxygenated androgens predict survival in localized prostate cancer

01 Feb 2023 by

In men with localized prostate cancer undergoing radical prostatectomy and treated with 5α-reductase inhibitor (5-ARI), preoperative levels of circulating 11-oxygenated androgens can indicate either disease progression or improved survival, a recent study has found.

Circulating 11-oxygenated androgens predict survival in localized prostate cancer

01 Feb 2023

Indomethacin plus somatostatin helps avert pancreatitis in ERCP patients

01 Feb 2023

The addition of somatostatin to rectal indomethacin is safe and effective in the prevention of postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (post-ERCP) hypermylasemia and pancreatitis (PEP) in high-risk patients, reports a study.

Indomethacin plus somatostatin helps avert pancreatitis in ERCP patients

01 Feb 2023

Study supports safety of fourth BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine

01 Feb 2023 by

A study from Israel validated the safety of the fourth BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (ie, second booster) using data from a retrospective and a prospective cohort.

Study supports safety of fourth BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine

01 Feb 2023

Drinking tied to RA disease activity

01 Feb 2023 by

Alcohol consumption appears to influence outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with a recent study showing that low to moderate drinkers have a lower disease activity and higher health-related quality of life than abstainers.

Drinking tied to RA disease activity

01 Feb 2023

Autism spectrum disorders linked to cardiometabolic diseases

01 Feb 2023

Children with autism spectrum disorders are at increased risk of diabetes, dyslipidaaemia, and heart disease, according to a study.

Autism spectrum disorders linked to cardiometabolic diseases

01 Feb 2023

Weierkang pills show promise in treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis

31 Jan 2023

Treatment with Weierkang pills, a traditional Chinese medicine, results in improved symptoms, endoscopic appearance, and pathologic changes in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis, a study has shown. Notably, trefoil factor 3 (TFF3) appears to play a major role in the pathophysiology mechanism.

Weierkang pills show promise in treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis

31 Jan 2023

Does age influence management of patients with prosthetic joint infections?

31 Jan 2023 by

Patients aged ≥75 years with a first prosthetic joint infection following hip or knee arthroplasty have similar presentations and management as their younger counterparts (aged <75 years), according to a study. However, cardiac abnormalities and mortality at 1 year are higher in older patients.

Does age influence management of patients with prosthetic joint infections?

31 Jan 2023

Anti-inflammatory diet lowers risk of obstructive sleep apnoea

31 Jan 2023

Adherence to a healthier diet, especially that with anti-inflammatory potential, can help reduce the risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a study.