News & Updates

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided through-the-needle biopsy (TTNB) and EUS-needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (nCLE) appear to be better options for centres with relevant expertise and facilities when diagnosing pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs), suggests a study.

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-28 February 2023 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Adhering to a Mediterranean diet appears to increase the likelihood of responding to immune checkpoint inhibitors among patients with advanced melanoma, according to data from the PRIMM study.

Relatives of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are at increased risk of developing eosinophilic gastritis/gastroenteritis (EG/EGE), according to a study, which suggests shared genetic factors among these eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs).

In women with postpartum urinary retention (PUR; bladder volume ≥150 mL) up to 6 hours following vaginal or Caesarean delivery, intermittent catheterization led to quicker time to PUR resolution and was associated with a higher satisfaction rate than continuous catheterization, with no additional complications, a study from Israel reports.

A community-based system that delivers accessible and coherent primary healthcare services in a sustainable manner will be part of the healthcare reform to be undertaken by the government to improve overall health and quality of life of the population of Hong Kong.