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In the treatment of refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), the addition of bevacizumab to trifluridine/tipiracil (FTD/TPI) does not appear to hurt the quality of life (QoL), with patients receiving add-on bevacizumab being able to maintain their QoL for a longer period than those receiving FTD/TPI monotherapy, according to a post hoc analysis of the phase III SUNLIGHT trial.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is more common among men in Singapore, reports a study. Women with HCM are more likely to develop heart failure, while men tend to have a worse prognosis in terms of all-cause mortality.

At a first screening colonoscopy, older patients are more likely to have a detection of adenomatous polyps and colorectal cancer (CRC), reveals a study.

A single dose of esketamine appears to enhance the efficacy of oral antidepressants for treating patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who are experiencing fluctuating symptoms, as reported in a small study.

Drinking coffee appears to increase the risk of intracranial aneurysm (IA) and associated haemorrhage, reveals a study. Thus, coffee intake must be reduced for people at risk of IA.