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Pre-DAA IL-1β can predict HBV reactivation in HCV
Among hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients with resolved hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections, levels of interleukin (IL)-1β before the initiation of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment may help predict HBV reactivation, reports a recent study.
Pre-DAA IL-1β can predict HBV reactivation in HCV
14 Oct 2022
DIY diabetes management with digital app facilitates better weight, blood sugar control
Self-management of diabetes through smartphone heath app engagement appears to bring positive changes in disease outcomes such as weight and blood sugar, according to data from the Diabetes Lifestyle Intervention using Technology Empowerment (D’LITE) study.
DIY diabetes management with digital app facilitates better weight, blood sugar control
14 Oct 2022
Maternal ultra-processed food intake ups risk of childhood obesity
Mothers who regularly eat ultra-processed foods during the child-rearing period appear to increase the risk of overweight or obesity in their children, irrespective of maternal and offspring lifestyle risk factors, a study has shown.
Maternal ultra-processed food intake ups risk of childhood obesity
14 Oct 2022
Pembrolizumab-based regimen continues to show favourable signals for ES-SCLC
In the long-term follow-up of the KEYNOTE-604 study, the combination regimen comprising pembrolizumab and etoposide/platinum (EP*) continued to demonstrate survival benefit as first-line therapy for patients with previously untreated extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).
Pembrolizumab-based regimen continues to show favourable signals for ES-SCLC
14 Oct 2022
Kidney transplant recipients see lower IgG production after COVID-19 jab
Vaccination against COVID-19 seems to be less effective among kidney transplant recipients, according to a recent study. Cessation or reduction of immunosuppressive treatments may help increase the production of immunoglobulin (Ig)G in these patients.