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COVID toe: What does it tell you?

17 Nov 2021 by

New research suggests that COVID toe – a form of COVID-19–associated pernio or chilblains – may be a side effect of the immune system's response to fighting off the virus.

COVID toe: What does it tell you?

17 Nov 2021

Tobacco control main contributor to Hong Kong’s world-leading longevity

17 Nov 2021 by

A study led by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has identified stringent tobacco control and resulting low smoking rates as the key reasons behind Hong Kong’s world-leading longevity.

Tobacco control main contributor to Hong Kong’s world-leading longevity

17 Nov 2021

Aspirin shows no therapeutic potential in ARDS

16 Nov 2021

In the treatment of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the use of aspirin improves neither oxygenation index nor other physiological outcomes, according to the results of a phase II study.

Aspirin shows no therapeutic potential in ARDS

16 Nov 2021

Better lung function may protect against coronary artery disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes

16 Nov 2021 by

A study by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has revealed a causal link between better lung function and reduced risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Better lung function may protect against coronary artery disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes

16 Nov 2021

Asthma, high BMI, older age up risk of small airway dysfunction

14 Nov 2021

Small airway disfunction can lead to increased airway resistance and visible computed tomography (CT) changes, according to a study. Furthermore, this disease is more common among individuals with advanced age, high body mass index (BMI), childhood cough, and asthma.

Asthma, high BMI, older age up risk of small airway dysfunction

14 Nov 2021

Prophylactic azithromycin helps prevent asthma attacks

13 Nov 2021 by

Prophylactic use of azithromycin was associated with significantly fewer infections and hospitalizations in patients with asthma, according to real-world data presented during the CHEST 2021 Congress.

Prophylactic azithromycin helps prevent asthma attacks

13 Nov 2021

Symptomatic COVID-19 at pregnancy end tied to increased complications in mothers, infants

12 Nov 2021 by

Expectant mothers with symptomatic COVID-19 upon hospital admission for delivery had a higher risk of emergency complications surrounding delivery, according to a small retrospective study from the US presented at Anesthesiology 2021. Furthermore, infants born to symptomatic mothers were more likely to require intensive care unit (ICU) admission or respiratory support.

Symptomatic COVID-19 at pregnancy end tied to increased complications in mothers, infants

12 Nov 2021

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines effective in real-world study of HCPs

10 Nov 2021 by

A test-negative, case-control study demonstrated the real-world effectiveness of the BNT162b2 vaccine (Pfizer–BioNTech) and mRNA-1273 vaccine (Moderna) among healthcare personnel in the US.

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines effective in real-world study of HCPs

10 Nov 2021

Possible allergic reaction should not delay COVID-19 vaccination

10 Nov 2021 by

People who had an allergic response to the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination or who believe they will have an allergy to vaccination should not let their worries delay getting vaccinated — as most of them can still be fully vaccinated safely, suggest studies presented at ACAAI 2021.

Possible allergic reaction should not delay COVID-19 vaccination

10 Nov 2021

Successful home noninvasive ventilation initiation rarely happens in real life: study

09 Nov 2021

It is rare to achieve successful home noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in real life, reports a recent study. To improve patient-centred outcomes, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and NIV tolerance must then be assessed.

Successful home noninvasive ventilation initiation rarely happens in real life: study

09 Nov 2021

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COVID toe: What does it tell you?

COVID toe: What does it tell you?

Tobacco control main contributor to Hong Kong’s world-leading longevity

Tobacco control main contributor to Hong Kong’s world-leading longevity

Aspirin shows no therapeutic potential in ARDS

Aspirin shows no therapeutic potential in ARDS

Better lung function may protect against coronary artery disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes

Better lung function may protect against coronary artery disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes

Asthma, high BMI, older age up risk of small airway dysfunction

Asthma, high BMI, older age up risk of small airway dysfunction

Prophylactic azithromycin helps prevent asthma attacks

Prophylactic azithromycin helps prevent asthma attacks

Symptomatic COVID-19 at pregnancy end tied to increased complications in mothers, infants

Symptomatic COVID-19 at pregnancy end tied to increased complications in mothers, infants

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines effective in real-world study of HCPs

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines effective in real-world study of HCPs

Possible allergic reaction should not delay COVID-19 vaccination

Possible allergic reaction should not delay COVID-19 vaccination

Successful home noninvasive ventilation initiation rarely happens in real life: study

Successful home noninvasive ventilation initiation rarely happens in real life: study