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Positive antibiotic interactions for MRSA bacteraemia tied to lower 14-day mortality

14 May 2024 by

Patients with positive in-vitro antibiotic interactions with vancomycin or daptomycin plus an antistaphylococcal β-lactam for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteraemia appear to have greater survival at 2 weeks, as shown in a post hoc analysis of the CAMERA-2* study.

Positive antibiotic interactions for MRSA bacteraemia tied to lower 14-day mortality

14 May 2024

Uniform threshold to rule out MI works well in male, female patients

14 May 2024

A uniform cardiac troponin threshold to identify myocardial infarction (MI) risk demonstrates safety and efficacy in both male and female patients, reports a study.

Uniform threshold to rule out MI works well in male, female patients

14 May 2024

Graduate trainee program MoU inked between IMU and SMC

14 May 2024 by

International Medical University (IMU University) and Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) towards a partnership. This collaboration revolves around the Graduate Trainee Programme (GTP) and is designed to create opportunities for IMU University’s Bachelor of Pharmacy students to train in hospital pharmacy.

Graduate trainee program MoU inked between IMU and SMC

14 May 2024

Medtronic snatches Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards in three countries

14 May 2024 by

Medtronic, a prominent healthcare technology company, secured three prestigious awards at the recent Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2024, recognizing its initiatives that highlight health issues and the support medical technology can offer.

Medtronic snatches Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards in three countries

14 May 2024

Inappropriate pneumonia diagnosis common, potentially harmful for hospitalized older adults

14 May 2024

The frequency of inappropriate diagnosis of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is relatively high among hospitalized adults, especially those who are older, have dementia, or present with altered mental status, according to a study. In such cases, a full-course antibiotic treatment may be detrimental.

Inappropriate pneumonia diagnosis common, potentially harmful for hospitalized older adults

14 May 2024

Postoperative antibiotics do little to improve outcomes in paediatric gangrenous appendicitis

13 May 2024

In children who have nonperforated appendicitis with gangrenous, suppurative, and exudative (GSE) findings, the use of antibiotics following appendectomy does not lower the risk of surgical site infection (SSI), as shown in a study.

Postoperative antibiotics do little to improve outcomes in paediatric gangrenous appendicitis

13 May 2024

Head-mounted magnetic field device for depression shows early signs of success

13 May 2024 by

A novel head-mounted device that emits magnetic field may have therapeutic potential in managing major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a study.

Head-mounted magnetic field device for depression shows early signs of success

13 May 2024

Septal LGE predicts major ventricular arrhythmia, cardiac death in cardiomyopathy

13 May 2024

Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) with septal location is significantly associated with major arrhythmic events among patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and nondilated left ventricular (LV) cardiomyopathy (NDLVC), suggests a recent study.

Septal LGE predicts major ventricular arrhythmia, cardiac death in cardiomyopathy

13 May 2024

RSV vaccine plus flu or COVID-19 shots safe, feasible in older adults

13 May 2024 by

Coadministration of mRNA-1345, a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, with an influenza (flu) or a COVID-19 vaccine in older adults exhibits good tolerability and has an acceptable reactogenicity profile, according to a US study presented at ESCMID Global Congress 2024.

RSV vaccine plus flu or COVID-19 shots safe, feasible in older adults

13 May 2024

High sodium intake increases BP

13 May 2024

Individuals with increased sodium intake experience slight elevations in blood pressure (BP), reports a study involving US Hispanic/Latino adults.

High sodium intake increases BP

13 May 2024

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Positive antibiotic interactions for MRSA bacteraemia tied to lower 14-day mortality

Positive antibiotic interactions for MRSA bacteraemia tied to lower 14-day mortality

Uniform threshold to rule out MI works well in male, female patients

Uniform threshold to rule out MI works well in male, female patients

Graduate trainee program MoU inked between IMU and SMC

Graduate trainee program MoU inked between IMU and SMC

Medtronic snatches Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards in three countries

Medtronic snatches Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards in three countries

Inappropriate pneumonia diagnosis common, potentially harmful for hospitalized older adults

Inappropriate pneumonia diagnosis common, potentially harmful for hospitalized older adults

Postoperative antibiotics do little to improve outcomes in paediatric gangrenous appendicitis

Postoperative antibiotics do little to improve outcomes in paediatric gangrenous appendicitis

Head-mounted magnetic field device for depression shows early signs of success

Head-mounted magnetic field device for depression shows early signs of success

Septal LGE predicts major ventricular arrhythmia, cardiac death in cardiomyopathy

Septal LGE predicts major ventricular arrhythmia, cardiac death in cardiomyopathy

RSV vaccine plus flu or COVID-19 shots safe, feasible in older adults

RSV vaccine plus flu or COVID-19 shots safe, feasible in older adults

High sodium intake increases BP

High sodium intake increases BP