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A history of breast cancer (BC) appears protective against mortality in patients with thyroid cancer (TC), suggests a study. This benefit is most pronounced with papillary TC (PTC) in patients who had TC first before BC (TC-1st patients), especially in those with a history of ER-positive BC.

Thyroid cancer patients with a history of breast cancer enjoy survival benefits

30 May 2024

RSV infection tied to high admissions, deaths in younger children

In children aged <5 years, respiratory syncytial virus infection contributes to high hospital admission and in-hospital mortality rates, reports a Mexico study.

RSV infection tied to high admissions, deaths in younger children

Kids with medical complexity have poor oral health

A study presented at PAS 2024 shows that children with medical complexity (CMC) have poor oral health compared with children with special health care needs (CSHCN).

Kids with medical complexity have poor oral health

Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?

New local findings presented at HKMF 2024 show an increasing trend in intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) among patients on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) between 2013 and 2022. Early initiation of reversal agents may improve outcomes in select cases with DOAC-related ICH.

Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?

30 May 2024

No developmental boost with low-dose iron in breastfed infants at low anaemia risk

In a setting of low anaemia risk, daily low-dose iron supplements do not appear to have any effect on psychomotor development in breastfed infants between 4 and 9 months, as shown in a study.

No developmental boost with low-dose iron in breastfed infants at low anaemia risk

High-resolution anorectal manometry detects HD in children ≤2 years old

High-resolution anorectal manometry (HR‐ARM) can be a noninvasive primary screening tool for Hirschsprung’s disease (HD), particularly in children ≤2 years old, as shown in a comprehensive retrospective analysis.

High-resolution anorectal manometry detects HD in children ≤2 years old

BP-lowering meds spell small increase in eczematous dermatitis rates for older adults

29 May 2024 by

The use of blood pressure (BP)-lowering medications may slightly raise the incidence of eczematous dermatitis among older adults, with the magnitude of effect being largest for calcium channel blockers and diuretic drugs and smallest for angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and β-blockers, according to a study.

BP-lowering meds spell small increase in eczematous dermatitis rates for older adults

Safety and efficacy of vitamin B in cancer treatments: A systematic review

Supplementation with vitamin B may or may not reduce the risk of certain cancers, with varying effects depending on the type of cancer and vitamin B compounds, according to a study.

Safety and efficacy of vitamin B in cancer treatments: A systematic review

Cognitive impairment may augment healthcare burden in SG

29 May 2024 by

An ageing population and a greater incidence of cognitive impairment (CI) are expected to put a strain on healthcare resources through the increased use of emergency department (ED) visits and unplanned admissions, suggests a Singapore study.

Cognitive impairment may augment healthcare burden in SG

Newborns with congenital disease prone to severe RSV infection

Infants aged <1.5 months with cardiovascular or congenital/genetic diseases are at higher risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, according to a Taiwan study. Use of RSV monoclonal antibody (mAb) prophylaxis appears beneficial in these children.

Newborns with congenital disease prone to severe RSV infection