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Linaclotide reduces abdominal symptoms in IBS-C
Use of linaclotide results in a significant reduction in several abdominal symptoms, such as bloating, discomfort, and pain, among patients with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) as compared with placebo, according to a study. In addition, reported adverse events (AEs) are in line with the established safety profile.
Linaclotide reduces abdominal symptoms in IBS-C
12 Oct 2021
Superficial needling acupuncture no better than sham procedure for knee osteoarthritis
Superficial needling acupuncture for 4 weeks does not appear to be more effective than nonpenetration sham acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis (OA), a study has found.
Superficial needling acupuncture no better than sham procedure for knee osteoarthritis
12 Oct 2021
Novel RT-PCR may help detect SARS-CoV-2 mutations tied to VoC
The Spike single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) assay, a single-reaction multiplex real-time RT-PCR, provides fast, inexpensive, and sensitive detection of specific mutations associated with SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VoC), according to data presented at ID Week 2021.
Novel RT-PCR may help detect SARS-CoV-2 mutations tied to VoC
12 Oct 2021
Mild cognitive impairment common in hypertensive patients
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is common among patients with hypertension, reports a recent meta-analysis. Early screening is needed in this population to facilitate timely intervention.
Mild cognitive impairment common in hypertensive patients
12 Oct 2021
Obesity may predispose individuals to early-onset colorectal adenocarcinoma
Individuals with obesity are at higher risk of developing early-onset colorectal adenocarcinoma compared with their normal-weight counterparts, as reported in a study.
Obesity may predispose individuals to early-onset colorectal adenocarcinoma
12 Oct 2021
SGLT2 inhibitors help ward off asthma
Patients on sodium-glucose co-transporter (SGLT) 2 inhibitors are less likely to develop asthma compared with those on dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-4 inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), a study has found.
SGLT2 inhibitors help ward off asthma
12 Oct 2021
Secukinumab: Fewer jabs do the job in psoriasis
New data presented at EADV 2021 support the efficacy of secukinumab 300-mg dose in a 2-mL autoinjector compared with two 150 mg in 1 mL pre-filled syringes or placebo for psoriasis, with no new safety signals observed within 52 weeks.
Secukinumab: Fewer jabs do the job in psoriasis
12 Oct 2021
Aspirin slows down metabolic clock of gestation, reduces risk of pre-eclampsia
Recent research by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Baylor College of Medicine discovers that aspirin’s benefit in preventing pre-eclampsia is mediated through decelerating the metabolic clock of gestation.
Aspirin slows down metabolic clock of gestation, reduces risk of pre-eclampsia
12 Oct 2021
Households, not schools, major SARS-CoV-2 transmission route among HK children
Households, and not schools, are the major route of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission for those ≤18 years of age, according to a cross-sectional study of nearly 400 Hong Kong children and youths who contracted COVID-19 in 2020.