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Tofogliflozin safe, effective for type 2 diabetes mellitus

19 Feb 2020

Tofogliflozin cuts glycated haemoglobin and promotes weight loss in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients without posing substantial safety concerns, a new study has shown.

Tofogliflozin safe, effective for type 2 diabetes mellitus

19 Feb 2020

Tofacitinib vs bDMARDs in RA: What is the risk of serious infections?

19 Feb 2020 by

A recent US-based study showed that the targeted synthetic (ts)DMARD* tofacitinib may not have a higher risk of serious infection compared with all biologic DMARDs (bDMARDs).

Tofacitinib vs bDMARDs in RA: What is the risk of serious infections?

19 Feb 2020

How does a low-fat, high-fibre diet influence ulcerative colitis?

19 Feb 2020 by

A diet low in fat and high in fibre seems well tolerated in patients with ulcerative colitis, not contributing to increased inflammation while significantly increasing populations of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, according to a study presented at the 2020 Crohn's & Colitis Congress.

How does a low-fat, high-fibre diet influence ulcerative colitis?

19 Feb 2020

High-dose prednisolone improves relapse-free period in Takayasu arteritis patients

19 Feb 2020

A higher prednisolone dose results in a marked reduction in the relapse rate among patients with Takayasu arteritis (TA), reveals a recent study. Moreover, lower-dose prednisolone monotherapy appears to be a disadvantageous strategy for remission induction in TA despite low disease activity.

High-dose prednisolone improves relapse-free period in Takayasu arteritis patients

19 Feb 2020

Evolocumab lowers LDL-C in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia

19 Feb 2020 by

Evolocumab therapy demonstrates long-term efficacy, safety and tolerability in patients with homozygous (HoFH) and severe heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH), reducing plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) as well as the need for LDL apheresis, a study has shown.

Evolocumab lowers LDL-C in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia

19 Feb 2020

Women with PAD at lower MACE, mortality risks than men

19 Feb 2020

The risks for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and mortality are lower among women with peripheral artery disease (PAD) than men, but the risk for limb events over a mean follow-up of 30 months is comparable between sexes, a study has shown.

Women with PAD at lower MACE, mortality risks than men

19 Feb 2020

Unhealthy eating common among young Singaporeans

19 Feb 2020 by

Majority of young children in Singapore fall short of the daily recommendations set by the national health board, according to a new study. Lack of maternal motivation and the perception that healthy food is insufficient to satisfy hunger are important parental factors that contribute to a child’s healthy eating behaviours.

Unhealthy eating common among young Singaporeans

19 Feb 2020

High-dose escalation allergen immunotherapy feasible for allergic rhinitis

19 Feb 2020 by

Accelerated high-dose escalation of allergen immunotherapy (AIT) with a grass pollen allergoid was as safe and tolerable as the standard dose escalation schedule in patients with moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis or rhinoconjunctivitis with or without comorbid asthma, a study has shown.

High-dose escalation allergen immunotherapy feasible for allergic rhinitis

19 Feb 2020

Cancer diagnosis negatively affects medication adherence in glaucoma patients

19 Feb 2020

Medication adherence in patients with glaucoma drops following a cancer diagnosis, as reported in a recent study.

Cancer diagnosis negatively affects medication adherence in glaucoma patients

19 Feb 2020

Liver stiffness linked to HCC survival, recurrence after ablation

19 Feb 2020

Liver stiffness (LS) may predict the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a recent study has found. Spleen stiffness (SS), on the other hand, may precede hepatic decompensation.

Liver stiffness linked to HCC survival, recurrence after ablation

19 Feb 2020

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Tofogliflozin safe, effective for type 2 diabetes mellitus

Tofogliflozin safe, effective for type 2 diabetes mellitus

Tofacitinib vs bDMARDs in RA: What is the risk of serious infections?

Tofacitinib vs bDMARDs in RA: What is the risk of serious infections?

How does a low-fat, high-fibre diet influence ulcerative colitis?

How does a low-fat, high-fibre diet influence ulcerative colitis?

High-dose prednisolone improves relapse-free period in Takayasu arteritis patients

High-dose prednisolone improves relapse-free period in Takayasu arteritis patients

Evolocumab lowers LDL-C in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia

Evolocumab lowers LDL-C in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia

Women with PAD at lower MACE, mortality risks than men

Women with PAD at lower MACE, mortality risks than men

Unhealthy eating common among young Singaporeans

Unhealthy eating common among young Singaporeans

High-dose escalation allergen immunotherapy feasible for allergic rhinitis

High-dose escalation allergen immunotherapy feasible for allergic rhinitis

Cancer diagnosis negatively affects medication adherence in glaucoma patients

Cancer diagnosis negatively affects medication adherence in glaucoma patients

Liver stiffness linked to HCC survival, recurrence after ablation

Liver stiffness linked to HCC survival, recurrence after ablation