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Pneumonia hospitalization a risk factor for cardiac events

06 May 2021

Hospitalization for pneumonia contributes to an increased risk of ischaemic cardiovascular disease in the short and long term among middle-aged and older adults, a study has found.

Pneumonia hospitalization a risk factor for cardiac events

06 May 2021

Single-dose BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine inadequate in cancer patients

06 May 2021 by

One dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine yields poor efficacy in patients with solid or haematological cancer, but immunogenicity increases significantly in those with solid cancer following a second dose given on day 21 after the first dose, a prospective observational study has shown.

Single-dose BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine inadequate in cancer patients

06 May 2021

Is delayed antibiotic prescribing harmful to patients with respiratory tract infections?

04 May 2021 by

Delayed prescription of antibiotics appears safe and effective for most patients with respiratory tract infectoins, even those at higher risk, according to an individual patient data meta-analysis. Delayed prescribing also results in similar symptom duration as no antibiotic prescribing and is not likely to lead to higher complication rates or to decrease patient satisfaction than immediate prescribing.

Is delayed antibiotic prescribing harmful to patients with respiratory tract infections?

04 May 2021

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 April 2021)

04 May 2021

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-30 April 2021 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 April 2021)

04 May 2021

Nivolumab-platinum chemo combo improves response in early NSCLC

03 May 2021 by

The combination of nivolumab and platinum chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant setting improved pathological complete response (pCR) in patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to results of the phase III CheckMate-816 trial.

Nivolumab-platinum chemo combo improves response in early NSCLC

03 May 2021

Latent TB treatment in dialysis patients safe but requires close monitoring

03 May 2021

Many patients receiving maintenance dialysis can complete latent tuberculosis (TB) infection therapy, a recent study reports. However, the risk of high-grade adverse events (AEs) is high and related to frequent medication changes during therapy.

Latent TB treatment in dialysis patients safe but requires close monitoring

03 May 2021

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

02 May 2021

Risk factors for seizure in children with pneumonia must be identified early for clinicians to treat them straightaway and potentially reduce deaths in these patients, particularly in resource-limited settings, suggests a recent study.

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

02 May 2021

Psychiatric disorders may spur Alzheimer's onset

01 May 2021 by

Individuals with depression or anxiety showed earlier onset of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by 2–3 years compared with those without these psychiatric disorders, according to a study presented at the AAN 2021 Meeting — suggesting that patients with symptoms of depression or anxiety should be monitored for cognitive complaints.

Psychiatric disorders may spur Alzheimer's onset

01 May 2021

OSA tied to higher risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke in morbidly obese patients

01 May 2021

Morbidly obese patients are more likely to have atrial fibrillation and stroke in the presence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a study suggests.

OSA tied to higher risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke in morbidly obese patients

01 May 2021

No benefit to adding azithromycin to usual care for suspected COVID-19

29 Apr 2021 by

The addition of azithromycin to usual care does not hasten symptom recovery or reduce hospitalization risk in community-dwelling individuals with suspected COVID-19 who are at an increased risk of complications, according to the UK-based PRINCIPLE trial.

No benefit to adding azithromycin to usual care for suspected COVID-19

29 Apr 2021

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Pneumonia hospitalization a risk factor for cardiac events

Pneumonia hospitalization a risk factor for cardiac events

Single-dose BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine inadequate in cancer patients

Single-dose BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine inadequate in cancer patients

Is delayed antibiotic prescribing harmful to patients with respiratory tract infections?

Is delayed antibiotic prescribing harmful to patients with respiratory tract infections?

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 April 2021)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 April 2021)

Nivolumab-platinum chemo combo improves response in early NSCLC

Nivolumab-platinum chemo combo improves response in early NSCLC

Latent TB treatment in dialysis patients safe but requires close monitoring

Latent TB treatment in dialysis patients safe but requires close monitoring

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

Psychiatric disorders may spur Alzheimer's onset

Psychiatric disorders may spur Alzheimer's onset

OSA tied to higher risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke in morbidly obese patients

OSA tied to higher risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke in morbidly obese patients

No benefit to adding azithromycin to usual care for suspected COVID-19

No benefit to adding azithromycin to usual care for suspected COVID-19