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Novel brain implant promises digital independence for patients with upper limb paralysis

11 Nov 2020 by

A wireless, fully implanted, ambulatory motor neuroprosthesis may soon enable patients with upper limb paralysis to use digital devices, finds a new first-in-human study.

Novel brain implant promises digital independence for patients with upper limb paralysis

11 Nov 2020

Plasma viral load suggests worse COVID-19 outcomes

11 Nov 2020

A higher plasma viral load of SARS-CoV-2 is indicative of a more severe disease and worse survival outcomes, a recent study has shown. Viral load information may help in the risk stratification of patients with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Plasma viral load suggests worse COVID-19 outcomes

11 Nov 2020

Adding corticosteroid to tocilizumab equates to better survival in severe COVID-19

11 Nov 2020

Severe COVID-19 patients receiving tocilizumab for systemic host-immune inflammatory response syndrome see survival benefits with add-on corticosteroid therapy, as shown in a study.

Adding corticosteroid to tocilizumab equates to better survival in severe COVID-19

11 Nov 2020

DF-conjugated hyaluronate eases pain in knee OA

11 Nov 2020

Repeated doses of diclofenac etalhyaluronate (DF-HA) yield improvements in knee osteoarthritis (OA) pain without major safety signals, with the effect occurring as early as week 1, according to the results of a phase II trial.

DF-conjugated hyaluronate eases pain in knee OA

11 Nov 2020

VOYAGER PAD: No mortality risk/benefit with paclitaxel-coated devices in lower extremity revascularization

10 Nov 2020 by

The use of paclitaxel drug-coated devices did not appear to affect mortality risk in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) who underwent endovascular lower extremity revascularization, according to subgroup analysis of the VOYAGER PAD* trial.

VOYAGER PAD: No mortality risk/benefit with paclitaxel-coated devices in lower extremity revascularization

10 Nov 2020

Combined oral contraceptives may be better for the vaginal ecosystem than cervical rings

10 Nov 2020

The use of cervicovaginal rings in young women may promote genital inflammation, while combined oral contraceptives may encourage an optimal vaginal bacterial ecosystem, a recent study has shown.

Combined oral contraceptives may be better for the vaginal ecosystem than cervical rings

10 Nov 2020

JAK inhibitors: Potential additions to chronic hand eczema treatment toolbox

10 Nov 2020 by

The search for chronic hand eczema relief has led to two different Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, one topical and the other oral, with both performing well in phase IIb trials reported during the 29th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Virtual Congress.

JAK inhibitors: Potential additions to chronic hand eczema treatment toolbox

10 Nov 2020

Early diagnosed GDM tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes, metabolic disorders

10 Nov 2020

Early-onset gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosed by oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at 18–20 gestational weeks may lead to maternal and neonatal metabolic disorders and adverse pregnancy outcomes, a recent study has shown.

Early diagnosed GDM tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes, metabolic disorders

10 Nov 2020

Chlorhexidine oral rinse improves COPD symptoms

10 Nov 2020 by

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) seem to benefit from using chlorhexidine oral rinses twice daily as shown by the reduction in oral and sputum microbiota alpha diversity and by clinically significant improvements in COPD symptoms, according to a study presented at ID Week 2020.

Chlorhexidine oral rinse improves COPD symptoms

10 Nov 2020

Lower DHEA-S level ups risk for heart failure, death in older adults

10 Nov 2020

Low levels of dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEA-S) may increase the risk for heart failure (HF) and mortality but not coronary heart disease (CHD), a study has found.

Lower DHEA-S level ups risk for heart failure, death in older adults

10 Nov 2020

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Novel brain implant promises digital independence for patients with upper limb paralysis

Novel brain implant promises digital independence for patients with upper limb paralysis

Plasma viral load suggests worse COVID-19 outcomes

Plasma viral load suggests worse COVID-19 outcomes

Adding corticosteroid to tocilizumab equates to better survival in severe COVID-19

Adding corticosteroid to tocilizumab equates to better survival in severe COVID-19

DF-conjugated hyaluronate eases pain in knee OA

DF-conjugated hyaluronate eases pain in knee OA

VOYAGER PAD: No mortality risk/benefit with paclitaxel-coated devices in lower extremity revascularization

VOYAGER PAD: No mortality risk/benefit with paclitaxel-coated devices in lower extremity revascularization

Combined oral contraceptives may be better for the vaginal ecosystem than cervical rings

Combined oral contraceptives may be better for the vaginal ecosystem than cervical rings

JAK inhibitors: Potential additions to chronic hand eczema treatment toolbox

JAK inhibitors: Potential additions to chronic hand eczema treatment toolbox

Early diagnosed GDM tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes, metabolic disorders

Early diagnosed GDM tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes, metabolic disorders

Chlorhexidine oral rinse improves COPD symptoms

Chlorhexidine oral rinse improves COPD symptoms

Lower DHEA-S level ups risk for heart failure, death in older adults

Lower DHEA-S level ups risk for heart failure, death in older adults