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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with S-1 and oxaliplatin (SOX) may be a suitable treatment measure for patients with advanced gastric or esophagogastric junction adenocarcinoma, according to the RESONANCE* trial presented at ASCO GI 2020.

Neoadjuvant SOX presents as option for advanced gastric cancer

Isoniazid preventive therapy safe, effective against TB in pregnant women with HIV

Isoniazid preventive therapy is safe to use in pregnant women with HIV, especially those with a CD4 count <350 cells/μl, conferring protection against incident tuberculosis (TB) without deleterious maternal and foetal consequences, a study has shown.

Isoniazid preventive therapy safe, effective against TB in pregnant women with HIV

ADGRL3 polymorphisms linked to ADHD susceptibility in children

An association exists between the gene encoding adhesion G protein-coupled receptor L3 (ADGRL3) and childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is consistent with the gene’s role in early neurodevelopment, reports a study.

ADGRL3 polymorphisms linked to ADHD susceptibility in children

Frequent voiding at night ups risk of death

Nocturia, or waking from sleep two or more times at night to void, appears to slightly increase the risk of mortality, results of a systematic review and meta-analysis have shown.

Frequent voiding at night ups risk of death

Tenofovir on par with entecavir for HCC prevention in CHB patients

No significant difference is seen between entecavir and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) in terms of their effectiveness for preventing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), according to a recent study.

Tenofovir on par with entecavir for HCC prevention in CHB patients

Poor body esteem drives young women to vape

Young women with weak body esteem are more likely to use e-cigarettes for weight control reasons, according to a new study.

Poor body esteem drives young women to vape

Wearable ECG only moderately accurate for AF diagnosis

A wearable arrhythmia detection device, the AliveCor KardiaBand (KB), demonstrates moderate accuracy for diagnosing atrial fibrillation (AF) in comparison with a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), as shown in a recent study. However, combining the automated device diagnosis with the electrophysiologists (EP) interpretation of unclassified readings improves overall accuracy.

Wearable ECG only moderately accurate for AF diagnosis

$Faecal microbiota transplantation beneficial for survival in patients with refractory SFCDI$

Faecal microbiota transplantation beneficial for survival in patients with refractory SFCDI

An inpatient faecal microbiota transplantation programme yields substantial reductions in Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI)-related mortality in patients with refractory severe or fulminant (SF) CDI, a study has found.

Faecal microbiota transplantation beneficial for survival in patients with refractory SFCDI

Ruxolitinib cream ineffective against alopecia areata

A 1.5% ruxolitinib cream does not seem to be effective for patients with alopecia areata, a recent phase II study has found.

Ruxolitinib cream ineffective against alopecia areata

Natriuretic peptide useful for predicting mortality in patients with sepsis

The B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N-terminal pro-BNP (NT-proBNP) cutoff points of 622 pg/mL and 4,000 pg/mL, respectively, are optimal for predicting short-term mortality in patients with sepsis, a study reports.

Natriuretic peptide useful for predicting mortality in patients with sepsis