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Cholesterol, creatinine, platelet count tied to myocardial infarction, angina pectoris
Among the biochemical indices of obesity, cholesterol, creatinine, and platelet count appear to correlate with myocardial infarction or angina pectoris in both men and women, reports a recent study. Other indicators, including anthropometric measures, varied between sexes.
Cholesterol, creatinine, platelet count tied to myocardial infarction, angina pectoris
23 Aug 2022OASIS-1: Thumbs up for mirikizumab in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis
The interleukin (IL)-23 inhibitor mirikizumab demonstrates superior efficacy in the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis as compared with placebo, with initial responses during induction preserved through the maintenance phase, according to the results of the phase III OASIS-1 trial.
OASIS-1: Thumbs up for mirikizumab in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis
23 Aug 2022FLT3 inhibitor improves survival in patients with FLT3+ acute myeloid leukaemia
Patients diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia with an FLT3 mutation (FLT3+ AML) may benefit from the addition of an FLT3 inhibitor to intensive chemotherapy postinduction by improving event-free (EFS) or overall survival (OS), suggests a study.
FLT3 inhibitor improves survival in patients with FLT3+ acute myeloid leukaemia
23 Aug 2022COVID-19 lockdowns reduce exercise in CIED patients
Patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) see lower levels of physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during a period of lockdown, according to a recent Germany study. While younger patients resume exercise with the easing of restrictions, older patients tend to remain inactive.
COVID-19 lockdowns reduce exercise in CIED patients
23 Aug 2022Live birth after breast cancer may improve overall survival
Women who become pregnant and have a live birth following a diagnosis of breast cancer may have better overall survival (OS) outcomes than those without live births post-cancer, according to a study presented at ESHRE 2022.
Live birth after breast cancer may improve overall survival
22 Aug 2022Rise in late-stage cervical cancer in SG linked to suboptimal screening uptake
Local researchers note a rising trend of late-stage cervical cancer in Singapore, a pattern that they say is likely to be an effect of a less than optimal uptake of screening for the disease.