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Novel PCSK9 inhibitor helps achieve LDL-C targets in high-risk patients on statins

25 Sep 2024 by

Monthly dosing of the anti-PCSK9 small binding protein lerodalcibep appears to significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or at high risk of atherosclerotic CVD who are unable to achieve target LDL-C levels while receiving maximal tolerated statins alone, according to the phase III LIBERATE-HR trial.

Novel PCSK9 inhibitor helps achieve LDL-C targets in high-risk patients on statins

25 Sep 2024

Ultraprocessed food intake ups death risk in people with cancer history

25 Sep 2024

Regular consumption of ultraprocessed food (UPF) among individuals with a history of cancer appears to increase the risk of mortality, suggests a study.

Ultraprocessed food intake ups death risk in people with cancer history

25 Sep 2024

Alcoholic drinks, regardless of type, raise BP level

25 Sep 2024 by

Alcohol consumption contributes to a substantial increase in both systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure (BP), regardless of the type of alcoholic drink, reports a study.

Alcoholic drinks, regardless of type, raise BP level

25 Sep 2024

Routine ferritin levels tied to high mortality risk in hospitalized patients

25 Sep 2024

In hospitalized patients, routine ferritin concentrations upon admission show a linear and independent association with an increased risk of mortality, even among those with “normal” ferritin concentrations (<300 mg/mL), suggests a recent study.

Routine ferritin levels tied to high mortality risk in hospitalized patients

25 Sep 2024

Early antibiotic exposure tied to immune-mediated diseases in children, young adults

25 Sep 2024 by

A registry-based cohort study presented at ERS 2024 demonstrates a relationship between antibiotic exposure in early life and the development of immune-mediated diseases (IMDs) in childhood and young adulthood.

Early antibiotic exposure tied to immune-mediated diseases in children, young adults

25 Sep 2024

Osteoporosis screening by DXA recommended for all men ≥70 and women ≥65 years of age

25 Sep 2024 by

Osteoporosis screening with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is recommended for all men ≥70 years of age and all women ≥65 years of age, according to 2024 guidelines of the Osteoporosis Society of Hong Kong (OSHK).

Osteoporosis screening by DXA recommended for all men ≥70 and women ≥65 years of age

25 Sep 2024

Medical cannabinoids come with risks for paediatric use

25 Sep 2024

Cannabinoids for medical purposes in children and adolescents have been linked to increased risk of adverse events (AEs), according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Medical cannabinoids come with risks for paediatric use

25 Sep 2024

RZV lowers herpes zoster risk in older adults

25 Sep 2024 by

The use of a recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) significantly lowers the risk of developing herpes zoster in older adults aged ≥65 years compared with placebo, according to a study presented at WONCA 2024.

RZV lowers herpes zoster risk in older adults

25 Sep 2024

End-of-life treatment preferences unknown in most ICU patients

25 Sep 2024 by

Advance directives are rarely available, and shared decision-making between physicians and families in the patients’ best interest is the predominant model in deciding life-sustaining treatment (LST) limitations in Hong Kong’s intensive care units (ICU), a study has found.

End-of-life treatment preferences unknown in most ICU patients

25 Sep 2024

Acute kidney injury: An under-recognized complication of seasonal flu

25 Sep 2024 by

The risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI) is significantly higher in critically ill patients with influenza A than those with COVID-19, a study by researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has found.

Acute kidney injury: An under-recognized complication of seasonal flu

25 Sep 2024

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Novel PCSK9 inhibitor helps achieve LDL-C targets in high-risk patients on statins

Novel PCSK9 inhibitor helps achieve LDL-C targets in high-risk patients on statins

Ultraprocessed food intake ups death risk in people with cancer history

Ultraprocessed food intake ups death risk in people with cancer history

Alcoholic drinks, regardless of type, raise BP level

Alcoholic drinks, regardless of type, raise BP level

Routine ferritin levels tied to high mortality risk in hospitalized patients

Routine ferritin levels tied to high mortality risk in hospitalized patients

Early antibiotic exposure tied to immune-mediated diseases in children, young adults

Early antibiotic exposure tied to immune-mediated diseases in children, young adults

Osteoporosis screening by DXA recommended for all men ≥70 and women ≥65 years of age

Osteoporosis screening by DXA recommended for all men ≥70 and women ≥65 years of age

Medical cannabinoids come with risks for paediatric use

Medical cannabinoids come with risks for paediatric use

RZV lowers herpes zoster risk in older adults

RZV lowers herpes zoster risk in older adults

End-of-life treatment preferences unknown in most ICU patients

End-of-life treatment preferences unknown in most ICU patients

Acute kidney injury: An under-recognized complication of seasonal flu

Acute kidney injury: An under-recognized complication of seasonal flu