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Higher echocardiographic calcium score seen in CVD patients on peritoneal dialysis
24 May 2022
byStephen Padilla
Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) show significantly higher echocardiographic calcium score (ECS) than those without CVD, according to a Singapore study. This indicates a higher vascular calcification burden in the former.
Higher echocardiographic calcium score seen in CVD patients on peritoneal dialysis
24 May 2022OMDI shows potential as first-line treatment for glaucoma in real-world trial
24 May 2022
byAudrey Abella
In a retrospective review of real-world data from Japan, omidenepag isopropyl 0.002% ophthalmic solution (OMDI) demonstrated an intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effect in eyes with different types of glaucoma, without severe or serious adverse effects.
OMDI shows potential as first-line treatment for glaucoma in real-world trial
24 May 2022OPEN MY: Recognize obesity as disease, not lifestyle disorder
24 May 2022
byRachel Soon
Obesity must be treated as a chronic disease, not just a self-inflicted lifestyle disorder, to effectively tackle the rising burden thereof, says an international advocacy group.