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HIV does not worsen COVID-19 outcomes

13 Aug 2020 by

People living with HIV (PLWH) who are hospitalized for COVID-19 are not more likely to die than those without HIV despite having comorbidities associated with worse COVID-19 outcomes, a US study has shown.

HIV does not worsen COVID-19 outcomes

13 Aug 2020

Personalized TAK-660 prophylaxis may prevent bleeds in severe haemophilia A

13 Aug 2020 by

Findings from the PROPEL* trial presented at ISTH 2020 suggest that a personalized prophylaxis with rurioctocog alfa pegol (TAK-660) may prevent bleeds in patients with severe haemophilia A.

Personalized TAK-660 prophylaxis may prevent bleeds in severe haemophilia A

13 Aug 2020

Apixaban tied to lower VTE risk in ambulatory cancer patients

13 Aug 2020 by

Treatment with apixaban led to a significantly reduced risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among ambulatory cancer patients who were undergoing chemotherapy, according to two post hoc analyses of the AVERT* trial presented at the ISTH 2020 Meeting.

Apixaban tied to lower VTE risk in ambulatory cancer patients

13 Aug 2020

Flu vaccine may reduce CV risk in high-risk individuals

12 Aug 2020 by

Individuals at high risk for influenza who receive an influenza vaccination may have a reduced risk of cardiovascular (CV) events, according to a retrospective study presented at BCVS* 2020.

Flu vaccine may reduce CV risk in high-risk individuals

12 Aug 2020

Hormone replacement therapy improves bone mass of women after HSCT

12 Aug 2020

Early and active hormonal therapy confers benefits for bone mineral density (BMD) in female patients with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) who underwent allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), a recent study has found.

Hormone replacement therapy improves bone mass of women after HSCT

12 Aug 2020

Selected antidepressants may be bad for bones in older women

12 Aug 2020

Use of antidepressants in older women has been linked to cortical bone and physical function deterioration, effects that are specific to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), a study has found.

Selected antidepressants may be bad for bones in older women

12 Aug 2020

Voluntary CDSS for antibiotic stewardship does not compromise clinical outcomes

11 Aug 2020 by

Voluntary use of computerized decision support system (CDSS) for antibiotic stewardship did not compromise appropriate indication of antibiotics and clinical outcomes compared with compulsory implementation of CDSS, a local study has shown.

Voluntary CDSS for antibiotic stewardship does not compromise clinical outcomes

11 Aug 2020

Once-a-month prevention pill succeeds in malaria-endemic areas

11 Aug 2020 by

Monthly prophylaxis with the fixed-dose combination of naphthoquine-azithromycin (NQAZ) is well tolerated and confers significant protection against infection with Plasmodium parasites among individuals residing in malaria-endemic areas in Southeast Asia, as shown in the results of a phase III trial.

Once-a-month prevention pill succeeds in malaria-endemic areas

11 Aug 2020

DOACs a safe, effective alternative to warfarin in NVAF patients with hyperthyroidism

11 Aug 2020

Use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) appears to be safe and effective among nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients with concomitant hyperthyroidism, according to a recent study, noting the potential of DOACs as an alternative to warfarin in these individuals.

DOACs a safe, effective alternative to warfarin in NVAF patients with hyperthyroidism

11 Aug 2020

Tocilizumab may cut intubation, death rates in severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients

11 Aug 2020 by

Adding tocilizumab to standard-of-care* (SOC) may reduce the risk of invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) or death in patients with severe coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia, the TESEO** study has shown.

Tocilizumab may cut intubation, death rates in severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients

11 Aug 2020

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HIV does not worsen COVID-19 outcomes

HIV does not worsen COVID-19 outcomes

Personalized TAK-660 prophylaxis may prevent bleeds in severe haemophilia A

Personalized TAK-660 prophylaxis may prevent bleeds in severe haemophilia A

Apixaban tied to lower VTE risk in ambulatory cancer patients

Apixaban tied to lower VTE risk in ambulatory cancer patients

Flu vaccine may reduce CV risk in high-risk individuals

Flu vaccine may reduce CV risk in high-risk individuals

Hormone replacement therapy improves bone mass of women after HSCT

Hormone replacement therapy improves bone mass of women after HSCT

Selected antidepressants may be bad for bones in older women

Selected antidepressants may be bad for bones in older women

Voluntary CDSS for antibiotic stewardship does not compromise clinical outcomes

Voluntary CDSS for antibiotic stewardship does not compromise clinical outcomes

Once-a-month prevention pill succeeds in malaria-endemic areas

Once-a-month prevention pill succeeds in malaria-endemic areas

DOACs a safe, effective alternative to warfarin in NVAF patients with hyperthyroidism

DOACs a safe, effective alternative to warfarin in NVAF patients with hyperthyroidism

Tocilizumab may cut intubation, death rates in severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients

Tocilizumab may cut intubation, death rates in severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients