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Use of azithromycin among patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) does not appear to contribute significantly to the increase in QTc interval, a study has shown.

In patients with acute coronary syndrome, the use of colchicine appears be beneficial in terms of coronary plaque stabilization as assessed on optical coherence tomography, according to a study.

The provision of patient-directed educational materials prior to scheduled primary care appointments appears to have some benefit in terms of reducing the use of low-benefit or high-risk medications, according to a study.

A closer look at antibiotic prescribing practices for childhood illnesses in Singapore uncovers opportunities for improvement, even when overall rates seem appropriate.

In the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) appears to minimize COPD-related emergency room visits and hospitalizations, as shown in a study.

In Singapore’s public healthcare institutions, value-driven healthcare strategies have contributed to the high adoption rates of biosimilars, leading to lower treatment costs and, subsequently, significant healthcare cost savings, as shown in a retrospective cross-sectional study.

In the treatment of severe recurrent aphthous stomatitis, roflumilast appears to reduce the number of flare-ups and ulcers, their duration, and ulcer-related symptoms, according to a study.