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REGN-COV2 antibody cocktail cuts viral load in COVID-19 outpatients

06 Feb 2021 by

The REGN-COV2 antibody cocktail containing casirivimab and imdevimab effectively reduced viral load in nonhospitalized patients with COViD-19 — with most profound benefit in those whose immune response to the virus has yet to be initiated, a study has shown.

REGN-COV2 antibody cocktail cuts viral load in COVID-19 outpatients

06 Feb 2021

After-dinner brainwork makes quitting smoking harder

05 Feb 2021

Engaging in mental activities after dinner seems to aggravate the urge to smoke among people seeking to quit the addiction, a recent study has found.

After-dinner brainwork makes quitting smoking harder

05 Feb 2021

IPF patients at higher risk of cancer incidence

05 Feb 2021

A recent study has found a higher risk of cancer incidence in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) than in those without IPF. Thus, healthcare providers should be made aware of such risk when treating IPF patients.

IPF patients at higher risk of cancer incidence

05 Feb 2021

Prevent sarcopaenia, preserve lung function in IPF patients, says study

05 Feb 2021

Skeletal muscle loss is observed in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) receiving antifibrotic therapy, but without obvious weight loss, results of a study have shown.

Prevent sarcopaenia, preserve lung function in IPF patients, says study

05 Feb 2021

Mouth devices ease headaches in OSA

04 Feb 2021 by

The use of oral appliances (OA), such as mandibular advancement devices, helps combat headache in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a recent study.

Mouth devices ease headaches in OSA

04 Feb 2021

COVID-19 vs flu: Far more fatal and damaging

03 Feb 2021 by

While it is tempting to draw lessons from previous influenza pandemic in dealing with the relatively new COVID-19 pandemic, emerging data show just how much deadlier COVID-19 intrinsically is compared with influenza — with higher rates of deaths and complications among hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

COVID-19 vs flu: Far more fatal and damaging

03 Feb 2021

Poor asthma control tied to impaired sleep

03 Feb 2021

Poor sleep quality is common among patients with asthma, particularly in those who have suboptimal control of the condition, reports a new study.

Poor asthma control tied to impaired sleep

03 Feb 2021

Air pollution linked to higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalization in some patients

03 Feb 2021

Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) carries a greater risk of hospitalization in COVID-19 patients with pre-existing asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, according to a study.

Air pollution linked to higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalization in some patients

03 Feb 2021

SARS-CoV-2 lingers on in hospital rooms, toilets

30 Jan 2021 by

Air samples of hospitals show frequent contamination with SARS-CoV-2 RNA, including toilets, staff areas, and the public hallways, a systematic review has found — suggesting that these areas deserve careful consideration for prevention of COVID-19 transmission.

SARS-CoV-2 lingers on in hospital rooms, toilets

30 Jan 2021

Omadacycline noninferior to moxifloxacin in patients with PORT risk class III, IV CABP

27 Jan 2021 by

In the treatment of patients with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP), omadacycline is as effective as moxifloxacin at inducing response in patients with Pneumonia Patient Outcomes Research Team (PORT) risk class III and IV, according to data from the phase III OPTIC* trial.

Omadacycline noninferior to moxifloxacin in patients with PORT risk class III, IV CABP

27 Jan 2021

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REGN-COV2 antibody cocktail cuts viral load in COVID-19 outpatients

REGN-COV2 antibody cocktail cuts viral load in COVID-19 outpatients

After-dinner brainwork makes quitting smoking harder

After-dinner brainwork makes quitting smoking harder

IPF patients at higher risk of cancer incidence

IPF patients at higher risk of cancer incidence

Prevent sarcopaenia, preserve lung function in IPF patients, says study

Prevent sarcopaenia, preserve lung function in IPF patients, says study

Mouth devices ease headaches in OSA

Mouth devices ease headaches in OSA

COVID-19 vs flu: Far more fatal and damaging

COVID-19 vs flu: Far more fatal and damaging

Poor asthma control tied to impaired sleep

Poor asthma control tied to impaired sleep

Air pollution linked to higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalization in some patients

Air pollution linked to higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalization in some patients

SARS-CoV-2 lingers on in hospital rooms, toilets

SARS-CoV-2 lingers on in hospital rooms, toilets

Omadacycline noninferior to moxifloxacin in patients with PORT risk class III, IV CABP

Omadacycline noninferior to moxifloxacin in patients with PORT risk class III, IV CABP