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Full-bladder strategy enhances endometrial sampling experience

08 May 2024

Pipelle endometrial sampling with a full bladder reduces initial insertion failure rate and procedure-related pain, thereby increasing patient satisfaction, as compared with the standard process, according to a study.

Full-bladder strategy enhances endometrial sampling experience

08 May 2024

Quit rates after failed treatment for smoking cessation improve by upping dosage

08 May 2024 by

For smokers who were not able to quit following initial treatment with varenicline or combined nicotine replacement therapy (CNRT), bumping up their dosages or switching from CNRT to varenicline appears to be an effective rescue strategy, as shown in a study.

Quit rates after failed treatment for smoking cessation improve by upping dosage

08 May 2024

AI algorithm boasts accuracy in stone volume determination

08 May 2024

An automated artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm demonstrates accuracy and efficiency in determining stone volume using computed tomography (CT) scans, as shown in a study.

AI algorithm boasts accuracy in stone volume determination

08 May 2024

Lifetime illegal drug use prevalent among smokers, drinkers, youths in SG

08 May 2024 by

In Singapore, younger people, current and former smokers, as well as individuals with hazardous alcohol consumption are more likely to engage in lifetime use of illicit drugs, according to a recent study.

Lifetime illegal drug use prevalent among smokers, drinkers, youths in SG

08 May 2024

Achalasia linked to esophageal cancer risk

08 May 2024

People with achalasia, a rare swallowing disorder affecting the esophagus, may be at increased risk of esophageal cancer (EC), suggests a study.

Achalasia linked to esophageal cancer risk

08 May 2024

Probiotics may improve QoL in lung cancer patients

08 May 2024 by

In lung cancer patients undergoing platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, oral compound probiotic supplements may improve their quality of life (QoL) and relieve gastrointestinal (GI) side effects related to their chemo regimen.

Probiotics may improve QoL in lung cancer patients

08 May 2024

Trabeculectomy helps stabilize visual function in glaucoma patients

08 May 2024

Vision-related quality of life (VR-QoL) in patients with glaucoma who underwent trabeculectomy remains unchanged before and after the procedure, which indicates the stabilizing effect of trabeculectomy on both objective and subjective visual function, according to a study.

Trabeculectomy helps stabilize visual function in glaucoma patients

08 May 2024

ART-conceived children may be at increased risk of leukaemia

08 May 2024 by

Children conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART), particularly fresh or frozen embryo transfer (ET), were more likely to develop leukaemia than those conceived naturally, according to a recent study.

ART-conceived children may be at increased risk of leukaemia

08 May 2024

Hepatic inflammation, fibrosis influence mid-term mortality in MASLD

07 May 2024

In patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), mid-term mortality increases in the presence of hepatic inflammation and fibrosis, as reported in a study.

Hepatic inflammation, fibrosis influence mid-term mortality in MASLD

07 May 2024

Xanomeline–trospium quells acute psychosis in people with schizophrenia

07 May 2024 by

The experimental drug combination of xanomeline and trospium chloride appears to be efficacious and well tolerated in individuals with schizophrenia who are experiencing acute psychosis, according to the results of the phase III EMERGENT-3 trial.

Xanomeline–trospium quells acute psychosis in people with schizophrenia

07 May 2024

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Full-bladder strategy enhances endometrial sampling experience

Full-bladder strategy enhances endometrial sampling experience

Quit rates after failed treatment for smoking cessation improve by upping dosage

Quit rates after failed treatment for smoking cessation improve by upping dosage

AI algorithm boasts accuracy in stone volume determination

AI algorithm boasts accuracy in stone volume determination

Lifetime illegal drug use prevalent among smokers, drinkers, youths in SG

Lifetime illegal drug use prevalent among smokers, drinkers, youths in SG

Achalasia linked to esophageal cancer risk

Achalasia linked to esophageal cancer risk

Probiotics may improve QoL in lung cancer patients

Probiotics may improve QoL in lung cancer patients

Trabeculectomy helps stabilize visual function in glaucoma patients

Trabeculectomy helps stabilize visual function in glaucoma patients

ART-conceived children may be at increased risk of leukaemia

ART-conceived children may be at increased risk of leukaemia

Hepatic inflammation, fibrosis influence mid-term mortality in MASLD

Hepatic inflammation, fibrosis influence mid-term mortality in MASLD

Xanomeline–trospium quells acute psychosis in people with schizophrenia

Xanomeline–trospium quells acute psychosis in people with schizophrenia