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Smoking, socioeconomic status ups LUTS risk, worsens sleep, stress in men over 40

11 May 2022

Among men ≥40 years of age, socioeconomic status, age, and lifelong smoking all appear to be correlated with moderate-to-severe lower urinary tract syndrome (LUTS), reports a recent study. In turn, LUTS leads to worse sleep quality and stress level.

Smoking, socioeconomic status ups LUTS risk, worsens sleep, stress in men over 40

11 May 2022

Remdesivir benefit greatest when given early in COVID-19

11 May 2022 by

Treatment with remdesivir is associated with reduced risk of hospitalization and death in non-hospitalized and hospitalized COVID-19 patients, respectively, especially when given early during the disease course, according to studies presented at ECCMID 2022.

Remdesivir benefit greatest when given early in COVID-19

11 May 2022

Natamycin still best bet for treating fungal keratitis

11 May 2022 by

In the treatment of patients with filamentous fungal keratitis, natamycin performs better than chlorhexidine, being associated with more favourable outcomes, including visual acuity, and fewer adverse events, as shown in a study.

Natamycin still best bet for treating fungal keratitis

11 May 2022

Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence

11 May 2022

Chronic, increased body mass index (BMI) may lead to an increased risk of urinary incontinence (UI) later in life, according to a study of postmenopausal women. In addition, symptom severity may get worse with the duration of increased BMI status.

Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence

11 May 2022

Foetal risk low in LMWH-exposed women during pregnancy

11 May 2022 by

Pregnant women with preconception venous thromboembolism (VTE) who have no exposure to any anticoagulant and those on low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) have the lowest risk of foetal adverse outcomes, reveals a study, which supports the recommendation of LMWH during pregnancy.

Foetal risk low in LMWH-exposed women during pregnancy

11 May 2022

Radiologic features predict more necrosectomies in walled-off necrosis

11 May 2022

Several features of computed tomography (CT) imaging are significantly predictive of undergoing at least two necrosectomy sessions for patients with walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WON), suggest the results of a recent study.

Radiologic features predict more necrosectomies in walled-off necrosis

11 May 2022

Wearable sensor assists in rehabilitation after knee replacement

11 May 2022 by

Patients who have received knee replacement operations may benefit from using BPMpathway, a wearable sensor that leads to high range of motion and exercise compliance while also reducing face-to-face physiotherapy sessions, according to a recent study.

Wearable sensor assists in rehabilitation after knee replacement

11 May 2022

Infertility liked to higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

11 May 2022

Women with a history of infertility have a moderately higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) compared with those who have no such history, with the risk more pronounced among nulliparous infertile women who have or have not experienced a pregnancy loss, according to a study.

Infertility liked to higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

11 May 2022

50 Gy recommended dose in concurrent chemoradiotherapy for ESCC

11 May 2022

When considering concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) in the treatment of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), the 60 Gy dose yields similar survival outcomes but a higher incidence of severe pneumonitis when compared with the lower 50 Gy dose, according to the results of a phase III study.

50 Gy recommended dose in concurrent chemoradiotherapy for ESCC

11 May 2022

Sotorasib demonstrates durable efficacy in KRASG12C-mutated NSCLC

11 May 2022 by

The KRAS^G12C inhibitor sotorasib has demonstrated durable efficacy in patients with locally advanced or metastatic KRAS^G12C-mutated non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with 2-year overall survival (OS) reported in one-third of patients in the CodeBreaK 100 trial.

Sotorasib demonstrates durable efficacy in KRASG12C-mutated NSCLC

11 May 2022

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Smoking, socioeconomic status ups LUTS risk, worsens sleep, stress in men over 40

Smoking, socioeconomic status ups LUTS risk, worsens sleep, stress in men over 40

Remdesivir benefit greatest when given early in COVID-19

Remdesivir benefit greatest when given early in COVID-19

Natamycin still best bet for treating fungal keratitis

Natamycin still best bet for treating fungal keratitis

Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence

Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence

Foetal risk low in LMWH-exposed women during pregnancy

Foetal risk low in LMWH-exposed women during pregnancy

Radiologic features predict more necrosectomies in walled-off necrosis

Radiologic features predict more necrosectomies in walled-off necrosis

Wearable sensor assists in rehabilitation after knee replacement

Wearable sensor assists in rehabilitation after knee replacement

Infertility liked to higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Infertility liked to higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

50 Gy recommended dose in concurrent chemoradiotherapy for ESCC

50 Gy recommended dose in concurrent chemoradiotherapy for ESCC

Sotorasib demonstrates durable efficacy in KRASG12C-mutated NSCLC

Sotorasib demonstrates durable efficacy in KRASG12C-mutated NSCLC