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Genetically elevated FT4 levels tied to higher age-related macular degeneration risk
Patients who have genetically elevated free thyroxine (FT4) levels are at heightened risk of age-related macular degeneration, according to the results of a Mendelian randomization study.
Genetically elevated FT4 levels tied to higher age-related macular degeneration risk
19 Feb 2022
Stroke risk elevated first 3 days post–COVID-19 diagnosis
Older patients with COVID-19 may have an increased risk of being hospitalized for acute ischaemic stroke (AIS), particularly in the first 3 days following their COVID-19 diagnosis, according to a study presented at ISC 2022.
Stroke risk elevated first 3 days post–COVID-19 diagnosis
18 Feb 2022
Ixazomib dexamethasone a new treatment in the arsenal against RRMM
In heavily pretreated, lenalidomide-refractory patients with relapsed-refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) and prior exposure to proteasome inhibitors, ixazomib dexamethasone may be an effective and tolerable treatment approach, leading to comparable health-related quality of life outcomes as pomalidomide-dexamethasone, a recent study has found.
Ixazomib dexamethasone a new treatment in the arsenal against RRMM
18 Feb 2022
Clinician specialty does not contribute to worse outcomes in peripheral artery disease
Socioeconomic factors, but not clinician specialty, are associated with poorer outcomes among patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), suggests a study.
Clinician specialty does not contribute to worse outcomes in peripheral artery disease
18 Feb 2022
Being physically active helps prevent NAFLD
Physical activity (PA) is associated with a lower prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), with greater benefits for higher PA intensities, reveals a study. Better metabolic health, particularly lower waist circumference and insulin resistance, mediates this association.
