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Among people with knee osteoarthritis, knee-related disability appears to be affected by cognitive factors and a disturbed body perception, a recent Japan study has found.

Cognition, perception strongly influence disability in knee OA

$Elevated serum uric acid predicts future risk of hip fractures$

Elevated serum uric acid predicts future risk of hip fractures

Elevations in serum uric acid levels may be a warning signal for the risk of developing hip fractures at age ≥50 years, especially in men, according to a study.

Elevated serum uric acid predicts future risk of hip fractures

Budesonide reduces rhinitis symptoms in adults exposed to airborne pollution

17 Mar 2021 by

Treatment with an intranasal budesonide aqueous spray led to significantly reduced nasal symptoms in adults with rhinitis exposed to high levels of airborne pollution, according to a study presented at AAAAI 2021.

Budesonide reduces rhinitis symptoms in adults exposed to airborne pollution

ART nonadherence may up non-CVD death risk in PLHIV

Among virologically suppressed people living with HIV (PLHIV), lack of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) may be linked to an increased risk of death unrelated to cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to results of the Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS).

ART nonadherence may up non-CVD death risk in PLHIV

Omalizumab safe for idiopathic anaphylaxis

Though clinical efficacy will still need further confirmation, omalizumab appears to be a safe intervention to administer among difficult-to-treat patients with idiopathic anaphylaxis, a new study has found.

Omalizumab safe for idiopathic anaphylaxis

Safe to continue common BP meds in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: global trial data

Continuing RAS* inhibitors — a group of commonly used antihypertensive medications — was safe in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, without worsening clinical outcomes, the international REPLACE COVID randomized trial has shown.

Safe to continue common BP meds in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: global trial data

Spa therapy provides long-term relief for fibromyalgia patients

The thermal waters and mud baths of a spa not only offer delight for the healthy but also long-term relief for patients with fibromyalgia, according to a study has found.

Spa therapy provides long-term relief for fibromyalgia patients

Pharmacist intervention prevents medication errors in oncology ward

A recent study has shown the clinical relevance of pharmacy services in an oncology ward and the significance of medicopharmaceutical collaboration to prevent medication errors.

Pharmacist intervention prevents medication errors in oncology ward

Prediction models identify patients at low risk for COVID-19 infection

Singapore researchers have developed prediction models that distinguish patients at low risk for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection, which then leads to better rationalization of use of healthcare resources, reports a study.

Prediction models identify patients at low risk for COVID-19 infection

Vaginal delivery linked to sapovirus-related acute gastroenteritis in early childhood

Sapovirus is a common aetiology of acute gastroenteritis (AGE), suggests a study in a Central American setting. Symptoms are akin to AGE associated with other aetiologies.

Vaginal delivery linked to sapovirus-related acute gastroenteritis in early childhood