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Atopic dermatitis poses heightened risk of venous thromboembolism

Atopic dermatitis poses heightened risk of venous thromboembolism

03 Jun 2023

Adults with atopic dermatitis appear to have an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), although the risk difference relative to adults without AD is quite small, as reported in a study.

Atopic dermatitis poses heightened risk of venous thromboembolism

03 Jun 2023
First-line TB treatment: Faropenem rivals ethambutol in efficacy, with fewer side effects

First-line TB treatment: Faropenem rivals ethambutol in efficacy, with fewer side effects

31 May 2023 byJairia Dela Cruz

Faropenem, when used in combination with the other standard treatment drugs for the first-line treatment of tuberculosis (TB) infection, appears to be noninferior to ethambutol, with faropenem having the added benefit of lower frequency of adverse events (AEs), according to the results of an open-label study in China.

First-line TB treatment: Faropenem rivals ethambutol in efficacy, with fewer side effects

31 May 2023
Paediatric TB care riddled with uncertainty, study says

Paediatric TB care riddled with uncertainty, study says

25 May 2023 byJairia Dela Cruz

Uncertainty weighs heavily on managing tuberculosis (TB) infection in children, with multi-level factors influencing the decision-making regarding testing and treatment.

Paediatric TB care riddled with uncertainty, study says

25 May 2023
Nonsmoking, asbestos-exposed people still at risk of lung cancer

Nonsmoking, asbestos-exposed people still at risk of lung cancer

25 May 2023