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Personal mobility device-related injuries tied to more open fractures, longer hospital stay

26 May 2021 by

Orthopaedic injuries associated with personal mobility devices (PMDs) are considered high-energy, with higher rates of open fractures, relative to bicycle injuries, according to a Singapore study, noting that PMD users are mostly younger and of economically viable age.

Personal mobility device-related injuries tied to more open fractures, longer hospital stay

26 May 2021

Fenofibrate delays need for dialysis, cuts CV risk in advanced CKD

26 May 2021

Use of fenofibrate provides cardiovascular (CV) benefits similar to that of statins and may even delay the need for permanent dialysis in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), a study has shown. Moreover, the combination of fenofibrate and high-intensity statins may deliver additional benefits.

Fenofibrate delays need for dialysis, cuts CV risk in advanced CKD

26 May 2021

Fitness trackers motivate cancer survivors to exercise more

26 May 2021 by

Cancer survivors who use wearable activity trackers (WATs) tend to meet physical activity (PA) recommendations more often, according to a recent study.

Fitness trackers motivate cancer survivors to exercise more

26 May 2021

Cotadutide confers benefits for glucose control, weight loss in obese T2D patients

26 May 2021

Treatment with the dual GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist cotadutide leads to improved glycaemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients who are overweight or obese, according to a phase IIb study.

Cotadutide confers benefits for glucose control, weight loss in obese T2D patients

26 May 2021

Fish oil boosts long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid content in breastmilk

26 May 2021

Fish oil supplements may help improve the omega-3 (n-3) long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCP) content of human milk, a recent Ethiopia study has found.

Fish oil boosts long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid content in breastmilk

26 May 2021

Structured intervention increases peak exercise capacity

26 May 2021

While physical activity levels in most young children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are well preserved, a structured intervention programme can raise peak exercise capacity and improve attitude towards positive lifestyle changes, as shown in a study.

Structured intervention increases peak exercise capacity

26 May 2021

Bimekizumab tops adalimumab in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis

25 May 2021 by

Bimekizumab, a monoclonal IgG1 antibody that selectively inhibits interleukin-17A and interleukin-17F, was superior to adalimumab in reducing the severity of plaque psoriasis, according to results of a phase III trial presented at AAD 2021.

Bimekizumab tops adalimumab in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis

25 May 2021

Neurofilament light tied to inflammation, but not cognitive decline, in AD

25 May 2021

Plasma levels of neurofilament light (NFL) correlate strongly with the tumour necrosis factor-alpha receptor (TNF-R1), and may act as a biomarker for peripheral inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a recent study has found. However, NFL does not seem to signal cognitive decline.

Neurofilament light tied to inflammation, but not cognitive decline, in AD

25 May 2021

Early remdesivir initiation optimal in moderate-to-severe COVID-19

25 May 2021 by

In patients with COVID-19, starting remdesivir within 9 days of symptom onset confers benefit for survival, according to a study.

Early remdesivir initiation optimal in moderate-to-severe COVID-19

25 May 2021

PCOS ups risk of hypertension in women

25 May 2021

Hypertension is more likely to arise from early adulthood among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), independent of body mass index (BMI), suggests a study. In addition, obesity may further exacerbate this condition.

PCOS ups risk of hypertension in women

25 May 2021

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Personal mobility device-related injuries tied to more open fractures, longer hospital stay

Personal mobility device-related injuries tied to more open fractures, longer hospital stay

Fenofibrate delays need for dialysis, cuts CV risk in advanced CKD

Fenofibrate delays need for dialysis, cuts CV risk in advanced CKD

Fitness trackers motivate cancer survivors to exercise more

Fitness trackers motivate cancer survivors to exercise more

Cotadutide confers benefits for glucose control, weight loss in obese T2D patients

Cotadutide confers benefits for glucose control, weight loss in obese T2D patients

Fish oil boosts long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid content in breastmilk

Fish oil boosts long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid content in breastmilk

Structured intervention increases peak exercise capacity

Structured intervention increases peak exercise capacity

Bimekizumab tops adalimumab in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis

Bimekizumab tops adalimumab in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis

Neurofilament light tied to inflammation, but not cognitive decline, in AD

Neurofilament light tied to inflammation, but not cognitive decline, in AD

Early remdesivir initiation optimal in moderate-to-severe COVID-19

Early remdesivir initiation optimal in moderate-to-severe COVID-19

PCOS ups risk of hypertension in women

PCOS ups risk of hypertension in women