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Osteopathy prevalent among patients with chronic pancreatitis
Majority of patients with chronic pancreatitis also have osteoporosis or osteopenia, with risk factors including older age and lower body mass index, among others, according to a study.
Osteopathy prevalent among patients with chronic pancreatitis
30 Sep 2021
Diabetes increases the risk of fracture among patients on kidney replacement therapy
Patients undergoing kidney replacement therapy appear to be at increased risk of developing a fracture in the presence of diabetes, a study has found.
Diabetes increases the risk of fracture among patients on kidney replacement therapy
30 Sep 2021
Casirivimab-imdevimab combo may reduce hospitalization in mild-to-moderate COVID-19
Treatment with a combination of the recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibodies casirivimab and imdevimab reduced hospitalization rates in high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, according to results of a retrospective study.
Casirivimab-imdevimab combo may reduce hospitalization in mild-to-moderate COVID-19
29 Sep 2021
Blood biomarkers allow assessment of mortality risk in acute aortic dissection
Preoperative levels of D-dimer and white blood cells are risk factors for in-hospital mortality in patients with type A acute aortic dissection, a recent study has found.
Blood biomarkers allow assessment of mortality risk in acute aortic dissection
29 Sep 2021
Romosozumab prevents new vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
Twelve months of treatment with romosozumab produce marked reductions in new vertebral fractures, especially moderate-to-severe fractures, among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to a study.
Romosozumab prevents new vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
29 Sep 2021
Low-carb diets may improve renal, CV risk factors in T2D patients
In individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) may improve renal and cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, suggests a review from the UK.