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Biofeedback with VR cuts acute medication use in chronic migraine
The use of a combined biofeedback-virtual reality (VR) device as an add-on to standard medical care leads to a significant reduction in the need for acute medication in patients with chronic migraine, according to a study reported at the recently concluded 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN 2022).
Biofeedback with VR cuts acute medication use in chronic migraine
26 Apr 2022Ramucirumab–paclitaxel combo works better against HER2-positive vs -negative gastric cancers
Treatment with the combination of ramucirumab and paclitaxel in the second-line setting appears to yield higher responses among patients with HER2-positive gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma than among those with HER2-negative disease, according to a subgroup analysis of a nationwide, real-world study in Korea (KCSG-ST19-16).
Ramucirumab–paclitaxel combo works better against HER2-positive vs -negative gastric cancers
26 Apr 2022COVID-19 mRNA-1237 weaker in patients with severe inborn errors of immunity
The mRNA-1237 vaccine against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) retains good immunogenicity in patients with mild antibody deficiencies and phagocyte defects, reports a recent study.
COVID-19 mRNA-1237 weaker in patients with severe inborn errors of immunity
26 Apr 2022Global incidence of adult-onset T1D higher than expected
An international study led by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has shown a higher-than-expected incidence of adult-onset type 1 diabetes (T1D) worldwide, indicating a need for accurate diagnosis of these patients to facilitate appropriate treatment including early insulin therapy.
Global incidence of adult-onset T1D higher than expected
26 Apr 2022Cardiac deaths, neurologic injuries, multiorgan failures account for most AMICS deaths
The primary causes of death in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock (AMICS) are heart failure, neurologic injury, and multiorgan failure (MOF), reports a recent study. Deaths from cardiac causes often occur within 13 hours of the first medical contact.
Cardiac deaths, neurologic injuries, multiorgan failures account for most AMICS deaths
25 Apr 2022Prolonged QTc in hospitalized COVID-19 patients tied to increased mortality risk
Prolonged corrected QT interval (QTc), as determined via electrocardiogram (ECG), may indicate an elevated risk of myocardial injury and death in patients hospitalized for COVID-19, according to a prospective study from Israel presented at EHRA 2022.
Prolonged QTc in hospitalized COVID-19 patients tied to increased mortality risk
25 Apr 2022Do chronic pain and headache induce cognitive decline in older adults?
A recent systematic review has found studies that report cognitive decline among older patients with chronic pain and headache, but some papers have not seen such association.