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Pregnant women with hidradenitis suppurativa at risk of adverse outcomes

23 Jan 2022

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is independently associated with the risk of adverse pregnancy and maternal outcomes, a study has found. Comorbid conditions that may be modified with early identification and management influence such risk.

Pregnant women with hidradenitis suppurativa at risk of adverse outcomes

23 Jan 2022

Depression rife in hidradenitis suppurativa

23 Jan 2022

The prevalence of depression is relatively high among children, adolescents, and adults with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin disorder, according to a study, which also notes the importance of periodic screening for depression.

Depression rife in hidradenitis suppurativa

23 Jan 2022

Breastfeeding protects mothers against cardiovascular disease

23 Jan 2022

Mothers who have breastfed show a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those who have never breastfed during their lifetime, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Breastfeeding protects mothers against cardiovascular disease

23 Jan 2022

$Tailor refractory ascites treatment according to patient context, study says$

Tailor refractory ascites treatment according to patient context, study says

23 Jan 2022

Refractory ascites is a severe complication of liver cirrhosis leading to poor prognosis and is curable only through liver transplantation, reports a recent meta-analysis.

Tailor refractory ascites treatment according to patient context, study says

23 Jan 2022

Consider AZA discontinuation in kids with sustained, deep remission of Crohn’s disease

22 Jan 2022

In children with Crohn’s disease with sustained clinical and deep remission, cessation of azathioprine (AZA) does not seem to lead to an excess risk of relapse, a recent study has found. In contrast, discontinuation of infliximab does entail such a risk.

Consider AZA discontinuation in kids with sustained, deep remission of Crohn’s disease

22 Jan 2022

Apremilast safe, effective in mild-to-moderate psoriasis

22 Jan 2022

Treatment with apremilast is effective in mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis and has a consistent safety profile, results of a phase III study have shown.

Apremilast safe, effective in mild-to-moderate psoriasis

22 Jan 2022

Mild autonomous cortisol secretion common in women with benign adrenal tumour

22 Jan 2022

Mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS), a cardiometabolic risk condition, mainly affects women with benign adrenal tumour and requires regular assessment for hypertension and type 2 diabetes (T2D), reveals a study.

Mild autonomous cortisol secretion common in women with benign adrenal tumour

22 Jan 2022

KFRE score superior to eGFR alone in predicting 2-year ESKD risk

22 Jan 2022

The Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) score is better than estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) alone in predicting the 2-year risk for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), regardless of race adjustment, suggests a study. The creatinine equation with age and sex may improve calibration in Black patients.

KFRE score superior to eGFR alone in predicting 2-year ESKD risk

22 Jan 2022

Systemic interventions boost smoking cessation after heart attack

22 Jan 2022

A systematic implementation of evidence-based interventions helps improve smoking cessation in postmyocardial infarction (MI) patients, a recent study has found.

Systemic interventions boost smoking cessation after heart attack

22 Jan 2022

Stereotactic radiosurgery effective for Nelson’s syndrome

22 Jan 2022

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is effective for controlling tumour growth and may be a viable treatment option for Nelson’s syndrome, a recent meta-analysis has found.

Stereotactic radiosurgery effective for Nelson’s syndrome

22 Jan 2022

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Pregnant women with hidradenitis suppurativa at risk of adverse outcomes

Pregnant women with hidradenitis suppurativa at risk of adverse outcomes

Depression rife in hidradenitis suppurativa

Depression rife in hidradenitis suppurativa

Breastfeeding protects mothers against cardiovascular disease

Breastfeeding protects mothers against cardiovascular disease

Tailor refractory ascites treatment according to patient context, study says

Tailor refractory ascites treatment according to patient context, study says

Consider AZA discontinuation in kids with sustained, deep remission of Crohn’s disease

Consider AZA discontinuation in kids with sustained, deep remission of Crohn’s disease

Apremilast safe, effective in mild-to-moderate psoriasis

Apremilast safe, effective in mild-to-moderate psoriasis

Mild autonomous cortisol secretion common in women with benign adrenal tumour

Mild autonomous cortisol secretion common in women with benign adrenal tumour

KFRE score superior to eGFR alone in predicting 2-year ESKD risk

KFRE score superior to eGFR alone in predicting 2-year ESKD risk

Systemic interventions boost smoking cessation after heart attack

Systemic interventions boost smoking cessation after heart attack

Stereotactic radiosurgery effective for Nelson’s syndrome

Stereotactic radiosurgery effective for Nelson’s syndrome