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Extended anticoagulation benefits cancer patients with distal DVT
In cancer patients with isolated distal deep vein thrombosis (IDDVT), a 12-month anticoagulation regimen with the oral factor Xa inhibitor edoxaban fared better than a 3-month regimen, findings from the ONCO DVT study have shown.
Extended anticoagulation benefits cancer patients with distal DVT
20 Sep 2023Unique interventional pulmonology book highlights diagnostic, therapeutic case studies
Dr Jamalul Azizi Abdul Rahaman, a consultant pulmonologist (respiratory physician) at Sultan Idris Shah Serdang Hospital, and Dr Tinku Joseph, chief of Interventional Pulmonology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in India, edited a book titled “A Case-Based Approach to Interventional Pulmonology: A Focus on Asian Perspectives.” The book was launched in conjunction with the 9th Asian Pacific Congress on Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, held at Le Meridien Hotel, Putrajaya, in May 2023. Here, they provide a summary of the book and answer questions posed by MIMS Doctor.
Unique interventional pulmonology book highlights diagnostic, therapeutic case studies
20 Sep 2023Liver transplant confers better long-term survival in select CRC patients
In the treatment of patients with nonresectable colorectal cancer (CRC) with liver metastases, liver transplantation may improve long-term survival outcomes especially when performed for those with favourable prognostic scoring, according to a study.
Liver transplant confers better long-term survival in select CRC patients
19 Sep 2023CML-specific app scores low on uptake, awareness among patients
Patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) appear to be unaware or have low acceptance of a healthcare app specifically develop to manage their disease, reports a study.
CML-specific app scores low on uptake, awareness among patients
19 Sep 2023Low-dose spironolactone safe, effective in T2D patients with chronic kidney disease
Treatment with low-dose spironolactone results in reduced albuminuria without causing hyperkalaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), reports a study.