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Low vitamin D tied to lower risk of radiologic osteoarthritis in older men
A recent Korea study has found that low levels of vitamin D appear to be significantly protective against radiologic osteoarthritis (ROA) in older men but not women.
Low vitamin D tied to lower risk of radiologic osteoarthritis in older men
13 Jul 2022Anaemia a major indication for obstetric red cell transfusion in multiethnic population
Red cell transfusion at a high-volume tertiary hospital in Singapore has an incidence of 3.2 percent in a multiethnic obstetric population, according to a study. Anaemia during pregnancy is the most common reason for transfusion administration.
Anaemia a major indication for obstetric red cell transfusion in multiethnic population
13 Jul 2022Keto or Mediterranean diet for diabetes: Do we have a clear winner?
The ketogenic (keto) diet appears as good as the Mediterranean diet in reducing blood sugar in individuals with prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a small, randomized, crossover trial.
Keto or Mediterranean diet for diabetes: Do we have a clear winner?
13 Jul 2022Dextromethorphan-bupropion relieves symptoms in major depressive disorder
Treatment with dextromethorphan-bupropion (AXS-05) significantly improves depressive symptoms relative to bupropion alone and is well tolerated in patients with major depression, results of a phase II trial have shown.
Dextromethorphan-bupropion relieves symptoms in major depressive disorder
13 Jul 2022Air pollution linked to pulmonary tuberculosis
High ambient levels of the air pollutants PM2.5, PM10, and sulphur dioxide (SO2) appear to increase the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), reports a recent meta-analysis.
Air pollution linked to pulmonary tuberculosis
13 Jul 2022
Going about colorectal screening the COREC way
The MOH and MIMS colorectal screening awareness programme is well under way with the launch of two subsequent education modules. The collaboration is known as “COREC: Battling colorectal cancer together” with the first module launched early 2022.
Going about colorectal screening the COREC way
13 Jul 2022
Ozoralizumab shows therapeutic potential in rheumatoid arthritis
Treatment with the next-generation anti-TNFα antibody yields marked improvements in the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in patients with inadequate response to methotrexate (MTX), while having an acceptable safety profile, as shown in the phase II/III OHZORA trial.
Ozoralizumab shows therapeutic potential in rheumatoid arthritis
13 Jul 2022
An aspirin a day does not keep melanoma at bay
Taking aspirin daily appears to do nothing in terms of reducing the risk of cutaneous melanoma in older individuals, according to a study.