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Navigating the CPP patient journey – case-based discussion for nurses

06 May 2021

In a webinar held on 27 March 2021, paediatric endocrinology nurses Karen Blair, Kate Davies, and Siti Zarina Yaakop shared insights and clinical experience based on their frontline roles in caring for patients with central precocious puberty (CPP) and supporting their family members.

Navigating the CPP patient journey – case-based discussion for nurses

06 May 2021

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

06 May 2021 by

An investigational transdermal amphetamine patch worn for 9 hours on the hip appeared effective in paediatric patients with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a phase II, two-part trial.

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

06 May 2021

More evidence needed for effectiveness of rights-based approach to girls’ sexual, reproductive health

05 May 2021

Rights-based intervention seem to be effective at improving sexual and reproductive health among adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries, a recent systematic review has found. However, the quality of evidence available is highly biased, underscoring the need for further, better-quality investigations.

More evidence needed for effectiveness of rights-based approach to girls’ sexual, reproductive health

05 May 2021

Galcanezumab shows sustained efficacy, CV safety in migraine

05 May 2021 by

Not only does the CGRP* inhibitor galcanezumab show sustained efficacy in migraine patients, long-term treatment does not come with excess cardiovascular (CV) risk, according to studies presented at the AAN 2021 Annual Meeting.

Galcanezumab shows sustained efficacy, CV safety in migraine

05 May 2021

Morphine drip delivers cardioprotection in acute myocardial infarction

05 May 2021 by

Administering intravenous morphine prior to primary percutaneous coronary intervention cuts myocardial and microvascular damage in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), as shown in the MonAMI trial.

Morphine drip delivers cardioprotection in acute myocardial infarction

05 May 2021

Hemospray highly effective for controlling GI bleeding, but not suited for long-term use

05 May 2021

A recently approved hemostatic powder, Hemospray, has demonstrated robust effectiveness in achieving immediate hemostasis in gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, reports a study.

Hemospray highly effective for controlling GI bleeding, but not suited for long-term use

05 May 2021

$Integrated care cuts time to surgery, length of stay in geriatric patients with hip fracture$

Integrated care cuts time to surgery, length of stay in geriatric patients with hip fracture

05 May 2021 by

The Integrated Hip Fracture Care Pathway (IHFCP), a standardized care path for older patients with hip fractures implemented at Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore for 5 years, effectively reduces time to surgery, the number of patients treated conservatively, and the average length of stay, reports a study.

Integrated care cuts time to surgery, length of stay in geriatric patients with hip fracture

05 May 2021

High protein/carbs diet elevates atherosclerotic CVD risk in adults

05 May 2021

Unhealthful dietary patterns, such as “fast food” and “high carbohydrate and protein,” positively correlate with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk and cardiovascular age gap (CAG), a study in Canada has shown.

High protein/carbs diet elevates atherosclerotic CVD risk in adults

05 May 2021

Ethnicity, maternal education shape food choices of children in SG

05 May 2021 by

The dietary patterns of children are strongly affected by their ethnicity and their mothers’ educational attainment, according to a recent Singapore study.

Ethnicity, maternal education shape food choices of children in SG

05 May 2021

Bamlanivimab works in real-world COVID-19 patients

05 May 2021

The use of the monoclonal antibody bamlanivimab for COVID-19 yields good results, cutting the incidence of hospitalization among patients treated in the real-world setting, as shown in a study.

Bamlanivimab works in real-world COVID-19 patients

05 May 2021

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Navigating the CPP patient journey – case-based discussion for nurses

Navigating the CPP patient journey – case-based discussion for nurses

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

More evidence needed for effectiveness of rights-based approach to girls’ sexual, reproductive health

More evidence needed for effectiveness of rights-based approach to girls’ sexual, reproductive health

Galcanezumab shows sustained efficacy, CV safety in migraine

Galcanezumab shows sustained efficacy, CV safety in migraine

Morphine drip delivers cardioprotection in acute myocardial infarction

Morphine drip delivers cardioprotection in acute myocardial infarction

Hemospray highly effective for controlling GI bleeding, but not suited for long-term use

Hemospray highly effective for controlling GI bleeding, but not suited for long-term use

Integrated care cuts time to surgery, length of stay in geriatric patients with hip fracture

Integrated care cuts time to surgery, length of stay in geriatric patients with hip fracture

High protein/carbs diet elevates atherosclerotic CVD risk in adults

High protein/carbs diet elevates atherosclerotic CVD risk in adults

Ethnicity, maternal education shape food choices of children in SG

Ethnicity, maternal education shape food choices of children in SG

Bamlanivimab works in real-world COVID-19 patients

Bamlanivimab works in real-world COVID-19 patients