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Sex, ethnicity, comorbidity tied to poor gout control prevalence in SG

06 Oct 2023 by

In Singapore, poorly controlled gout appears to be common among men, Malays, and individuals with congestive cardiac failure, as reported in a study.

Sex, ethnicity, comorbidity tied to poor gout control prevalence in SG

06 Oct 2023

Is it safe to administer lacosamide and levetiracetam via IV push?

06 Oct 2023

Use of undiluted lacosamide and levetiracetam to prevent seizures does not result in significant adverse events when administered via intravenous (IV) push over 5 min, according to a study. This approach appears to be a safe alternative form of administration to intermittent infusion.

Is it safe to administer lacosamide and levetiracetam via IV push?

06 Oct 2023

Whole grains, fruits, nonstarchy veggies help prevent weight gain

06 Oct 2023 by

An increase in dietary glycaemic index, glycaemic load, and amounts of starch, added sugars, refined grains, and starchy vegetables result in more weight gain in midlife, suggests a study. On the other hand, greater intake of fibre, whole grains, fruits, and nonstarchy vegetables is associated with better weight control.

Whole grains, fruits, nonstarchy veggies help prevent weight gain

06 Oct 2023

Liraglutide vs semaglutide: Which is a better GLP-1 RA for diabetic veterans?

06 Oct 2023

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) liraglutide and semaglutide are both effective at lowering haemoglobin A1c (A1c) among veterans with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), reports a recent study, which provides insights into key considerations for this population.

Liraglutide vs semaglutide: Which is a better GLP-1 RA for diabetic veterans?

06 Oct 2023

Early use of DPP-4 inhibitors delays insulin initiation in Chinese T2D patients

06 Oct 2023 by

Early dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor intensification delays insulin initiation in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), a cohort study in Hong Kong has shown.

Early use of DPP-4 inhibitors delays insulin initiation in Chinese T2D patients

06 Oct 2023

Renal relapse in childhood-onset lupus nephritis: When? Who’s at risk?

06 Oct 2023 by

A 20-year retrospective study in Hong Kong has shown that renal relapse generally occurs within the first 5 years after diagnosis of childhood-onset lupus nephritis (cLN) in Chinese patients. The risk of renal relapse is higher in those diagnosed at young age, those failing to achieve complete remission (CR) 12 months after induction therapy, and those receiving maintenance therapy other than mycophenolate mofetil (MMF).

Renal relapse in childhood-onset lupus nephritis: When? Who’s at risk?

06 Oct 2023

$Early-life exposure to acid suppressants may up risk of fractures during childhood$

Early-life exposure to acid suppressants may up risk of fractures during childhood

06 Oct 2023

Exposure to acid-suppressive therapy during the first year of life appear to come with a small but significant increase in the risk of fractures, according to a study.

Early-life exposure to acid suppressants may up risk of fractures during childhood

06 Oct 2023

“Forever chemicals” a culprit in delayed puberty in girls

05 Oct 2023 by

Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), dubbed “forever chemicals,” may contribute to a delay in puberty through its effects on body mass index (BMI) and sex hormones, as shown in a study.

“Forever chemicals” a culprit in delayed puberty in girls

05 Oct 2023

SHBG levels inversely tied to hypertension development

05 Oct 2023

Levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) show an inverse relationship with the development of hypertension and change in blood pressure (BP) levels in middle-aged adults, independent of major risk factors, suggests a recent study.

SHBG levels inversely tied to hypertension development

05 Oct 2023

Cervical cerclage prevents preterm birth in twin pregnancies

05 Oct 2023 by

Twin pregnancies that undergo emergency cerclage for short cervix at ultrasound or cervical dilatation at physical examination are at lower risk of preterm birth (PTB) and have better perinatal outcomes than those not undergoing such intervention, results of a systematic review and meta-analysis have shown.

Cervical cerclage prevents preterm birth in twin pregnancies

05 Oct 2023

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Sex, ethnicity, comorbidity tied to poor gout control prevalence in SG

Sex, ethnicity, comorbidity tied to poor gout control prevalence in SG

Is it safe to administer lacosamide and levetiracetam via IV push?

Is it safe to administer lacosamide and levetiracetam via IV push?

Whole grains, fruits, nonstarchy veggies help prevent weight gain

Whole grains, fruits, nonstarchy veggies help prevent weight gain

Liraglutide vs semaglutide: Which is a better GLP-1 RA for diabetic veterans?

Liraglutide vs semaglutide: Which is a better GLP-1 RA for diabetic veterans?

Early use of DPP-4 inhibitors delays insulin initiation in Chinese T2D patients

Early use of DPP-4 inhibitors delays insulin initiation in Chinese T2D patients

Renal relapse in childhood-onset lupus nephritis: When? Who’s at risk?

Renal relapse in childhood-onset lupus nephritis: When? Who’s at risk?

Early-life exposure to acid suppressants may up risk of fractures during childhood

Early-life exposure to acid suppressants may up risk of fractures during childhood

“Forever chemicals” a culprit in delayed puberty in girls

“Forever chemicals” a culprit in delayed puberty in girls

SHBG levels inversely tied to hypertension development

SHBG levels inversely tied to hypertension development

Cervical cerclage prevents preterm birth in twin pregnancies

Cervical cerclage prevents preterm birth in twin pregnancies