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Low DASH score ups CVD mortality risk in adults with genetic predisposition to smoking
Adults with a genetic susceptibility to smoking are at increased risk of dying due to a cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggest the results of the Singapore Chinese Health Study.
Low DASH score ups CVD mortality risk in adults with genetic predisposition to smoking
11 Aug 2022MRNA shots effective against COVID-19 Delta variant
Immunizations with mRNA-based vaccines are strongly effective against symptomatic and severe COVID-19 disease associated with the virus’ Delta variant, according to a recent Singapore study.
MRNA shots effective against COVID-19 Delta variant
11 Aug 2022Teclistamab demonstrates clinical activity for R/R MM
The T-cell-redirecting bispecific antibody teclistamab induced deep and durable responses in patients with triple-class-exposed relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM), findings from the phase I/II MajesTEC-1 trial have shown.
Teclistamab demonstrates clinical activity for R/R MM
11 Aug 2022Coagulation abnormalities compromise COVID-19 survival
Patients with abnormalities in coagulation parameters such as prothrombin concentration (PC) and D-dimer (DD) levels are at greater risk of more severe COVID-19 infection and subsequent death, reports a recent study.
Coagulation abnormalities compromise COVID-19 survival
11 Aug 2022Canagliflozin blunts end-stage renal disease risk in T2DM patients with CKD
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with chronic kidney disease (CKD), treatment with canagliflozin safely decreases the risk of developing end-stage renal disease, reports a new Japan study.
Canagliflozin blunts end-stage renal disease risk in T2DM patients with CKD
11 Aug 20221 week off methotrexate works okay for RA patients receiving flu shot
Temporarily discontinuing methotrexate treatment for 1 week appears to induce satisfactory response to a seasonal influenza vaccine in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with a similar effect as a 2-week interruption schedule, according to a study.