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Intravenous eptinezumab has demonstrated early and sustained migraine-preventive effects with a favourable safety profile in adult patients with episodic migraine, according to the 1-year results of the phase III PROMISE-1* study.

PROMISE-1: Migraine nipped in the bud with eptinezumab drip

COVID-19: Which factors affect perceived stress of SG healthcare workers?

Regardless of the scope of work involved, all healthcare workers (HCWs) are similarly stressed by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as compared to the general population, according to a Singapore study.

COVID-19: Which factors affect perceived stress of SG healthcare workers?

Rilonacept shows therapeutic potential for recurrent pericarditis

In patients with recurrent pericarditis (RP), the interleukin (IL)-1α and IL-1β cytokine trap rilonacept significantly reduced the risk of recurrence, with rapid resolution of episodes, the RHAPSODY* trial has shown.

Rilonacept shows therapeutic potential for recurrent pericarditis

Wearable ring outperforms spot measurements in detecting fever

A wearable ring device that can continuously read body temperature appears powerful enough to detect a fever even before it hits, according to a new study. Such a technology may help improve control measures against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Wearable ring outperforms spot measurements in detecting fever

COVID-19 pneumonia outcomes similar with favipiravir–inhaled interferon beta, HCQ

The combination of favipiravir plus inhaled interferon beta-1b shows comparable outcomes with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe COVID-19 pneumonia, according to the results of an open-label trial.

COVID-19 pneumonia outcomes similar with favipiravir–inhaled interferon beta, HCQ

Nasal strips comparable to standard sampling methods for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Collection of nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) using nasal strips enables simple, sensitive and low-risk detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), with comparable accuracy vs standard sampling methods, highlighting its potential role in large-scale surveillance of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) across different age groups in the community.

Nasal strips comparable to standard sampling methods for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Yoga reduces depressive symptoms in young breast cancer survivors

20 Dec 2020 by

Behavioural interventions are effective in mitigating depressive symptoms in young survivors of breast cancer, according to a study presented at SABCS 2020. In particular, mindfulness meditation also improves other outcomes related to well-being such as fatigue and sleep disturbance.

Yoga reduces depressive symptoms in young breast cancer survivors

Good cholesterol factors in virus clearance time in COVID-19

For some COVID-19 patients, virus clearance takes more than half a month, a study has found. Risk factors for prolonged clearance include low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, as well as liver damage and hyperglycaemia.

Good cholesterol factors in virus clearance time in COVID-19

Which diet causes periodontitis?

Most dietary patterns do not contribute to periodontitis extent, but one rich in salad, fruit, and vegetables and with plain water or tea to drink is associated with lower clinical attachment loss (CAL) extent, suggests a recent study.

Which diet causes periodontitis?

Irritability signals suicidal ideation in major depression

Among patients with major depressive disorder, high levels of irritability are linked to suicidal behaviour, a study suggests.

Irritability signals suicidal ideation in major depression