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Growing incidence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer in HK

09 Apr 2024 by

A retrospective study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) reports a growing incidence of oropharyngeal cancer, with an increasing proportion of human papillomavirus (HPV)–positive cases in Hong Kong in recent years.

Growing incidence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer in HK

09 Apr 2024

Asthma control better with dupilumab-ICS combo

09 Apr 2024 by

Adding the anti-interleukin-4 receptor alpha monoclonal antibody dupilumab to an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) reduces asthma exacerbations and improves lung function in a post hoc analysis of the LIBERTY ASTHMA QUEST trial.

Asthma control better with dupilumab-ICS combo

09 Apr 2024

Novel drug significantly cuts triglyceride levels

08 Apr 2024 by

The investigational RNAi therapeutic plozasiran significantly reduced triglyceride levels in individuals with severe hypertriglyceridaemia (SHTG) who were at high risk for pancreatitis, according to the final results of the phase IIb SHASTA-2 trial.

Novel drug significantly cuts triglyceride levels

08 Apr 2024

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

08 Apr 2024 by

Open-access esophagogastroduodenoscopy (OAE) facilitates a safe and timely evaluation of patients with nonalarming digestive issues in Singapore, according to a study.

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

08 Apr 2024

Helping women manage menopausal symptoms can lower their health risks

08 Apr 2024 by

Menopause is defined as the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles, which is confirmed with the absence of menstruation for 12 consecutive months.

Helping women manage menopausal symptoms can lower their health risks

08 Apr 2024

Add-on desloratadine helps reduce acne itching, improve treatment satisfaction

07 Apr 2024

Adding desloratadine to an isotretinoin regimen appears to reduce pruritus in acne, leading to a higher patient satisfaction, as shown in a study.

Add-on desloratadine helps reduce acne itching, improve treatment satisfaction

07 Apr 2024

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

07 Apr 2024

The oral Janus kinase (JAK) 1 preferential inhibitor filgotinib appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of Asian patients with ulcerative colitis, according to real-world data.

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

07 Apr 2024

Testosterone replacement therapy of little help in preventing diabetes in hypogonadal men

06 Apr 2024

Testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism does not appear to reduce the risk of developing diabetes, according to the results of the TRAVERSE* substudy.

Testosterone replacement therapy of little help in preventing diabetes in hypogonadal men

06 Apr 2024

Meta-analysis: Abbreviated DAPT after PCI may be considered for older adults

06 Apr 2024 by

Older adults who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) may do well with a shortened dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) duration, which has been shown to reduce the risk of bleeding without increasing the risk of adverse clinical events in a network meta-analysis.

Meta-analysis: Abbreviated DAPT after PCI may be considered for older adults

06 Apr 2024

Screen time interferes with creation of talk-rich environment for children

06 Apr 2024

Increased screen time among children may be hurting their opportunities to talk and interact in their home environment, according to a study from Australia.

Screen time interferes with creation of talk-rich environment for children

06 Apr 2024

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Growing incidence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer in HK

Growing incidence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer in HK

Asthma control better with dupilumab-ICS combo

Asthma control better with dupilumab-ICS combo

Novel drug significantly cuts triglyceride levels

Novel drug significantly cuts triglyceride levels

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

Helping women manage menopausal symptoms can lower their health risks

Helping women manage menopausal symptoms can lower their health risks

Add-on desloratadine helps reduce acne itching, improve treatment satisfaction

Add-on desloratadine helps reduce acne itching, improve treatment satisfaction

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

Testosterone replacement therapy of little help in preventing diabetes in hypogonadal men

Testosterone replacement therapy of little help in preventing diabetes in hypogonadal men

Meta-analysis: Abbreviated DAPT after PCI may be considered for older adults

Meta-analysis: Abbreviated DAPT after PCI may be considered for older adults

Screen time interferes with creation of talk-rich environment for children

Screen time interferes with creation of talk-rich environment for children