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Tuberculosis outcomes worse for smokers

05 Sep 2023 by

Smoking among people with tuberculosis (TB) raises the risk of infection recurrence or relapse, as well as that of death while receiving treatment, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Tuberculosis outcomes worse for smokers

05 Sep 2023

New COVID-19 variant puts scientists on alert

05 Sep 2023 by

COVID-19 testing has picked up a new coronavirus variant called BA.2.86 – nicknamed Pirola, after an asteroid – in several countries.

New COVID-19 variant puts scientists on alert

05 Sep 2023

Genetics may be responsible for asymptomatic COVID-19

04 Sep 2023 by

In the crowd-sourced COVID-19 Citizen Science Study, a common genetic mutation was tied to asymptomatic COVID-19.

Genetics may be responsible for asymptomatic COVID-19

04 Sep 2023

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31 Aug 2023

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31 Aug 2023

Nirmatrelvir–ritonavir combo averts hospitalization in high-risk COVID patients

30 Aug 2023 by

Treatment with nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir appears to reduce the incidence of hospitalization in a highly vaccinated population of high-risk COVID-19 patients in Malaysia, as shown in a study.

Nirmatrelvir–ritonavir combo averts hospitalization in high-risk COVID patients

30 Aug 2023

Prof Katalin Karikó: mRNA technology a versatile tool to transform the future of medicine

30 Aug 2023 by

At an honorary degree conferment ceremony held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and an interview with MIMS Doctor, Professor Katalin Karikó, a pioneer of mRNA technology, suggested that recent advances in mRNA research can provide a versatile tool for combating various diseases.

Prof Katalin Karikó: mRNA technology a versatile tool to transform the future of medicine

30 Aug 2023

Study supports extended DOAC treatment for venous thromboembolism

24 Aug 2023

For patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) who are prescribed to undergo anticoagulation beyond 6 months, continued direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) treatment is associated with a lower risk of VTE recurrence compared with continued warfarin, as reported in a study.

Study supports extended DOAC treatment for venous thromboembolism

24 Aug 2023

Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use

23 Aug 2023 by

Antibiotics do little in the absence of bacterial pathogens in the nasopharynx of children with acute sinusitis, according to a study, suggesting that testing for specific bacteria on presentation may help prevent unnecessary antibiotic use.

Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use

23 Aug 2023

Cumulative febrile, respiratory illness tied to poor brain development in infants

22 Aug 2023

Cumulative febrile and respiratory illnesses among infants are significantly associated with negative neurodevelopmental and growth outcomes, suggests a recent study.

Cumulative febrile, respiratory illness tied to poor brain development in infants

22 Aug 2023

Modified-dose nirmatrelvir-ritonavir well tolerated, effective in advanced CKD patients

15 Aug 2023 by

Modified-dose regimens of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir are well tolerated and effective in COVID-19 patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those on dialysis, a study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has shown.

Modified-dose nirmatrelvir-ritonavir well tolerated, effective in advanced CKD patients

15 Aug 2023

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Tuberculosis outcomes worse for smokers

Tuberculosis outcomes worse for smokers

New COVID-19 variant puts scientists on alert

New COVID-19 variant puts scientists on alert

Genetics may be responsible for asymptomatic COVID-19

Genetics may be responsible for asymptomatic COVID-19

Product Highlight - NASATAPP NO-DROWSE

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Nirmatrelvir–ritonavir combo averts hospitalization in high-risk COVID patients

Nirmatrelvir–ritonavir combo averts hospitalization in high-risk COVID patients

Prof Katalin Karikó: mRNA technology a versatile tool to transform the future of medicine

Prof Katalin Karikó: mRNA technology a versatile tool to transform the future of medicine

Study supports extended DOAC treatment for venous thromboembolism

Study supports extended DOAC treatment for venous thromboembolism

Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use

Acute sinusitis in kids: Bacterial testing may curb antibiotic use

Cumulative febrile, respiratory illness tied to poor brain development in infants

Cumulative febrile, respiratory illness tied to poor brain development in infants

Modified-dose nirmatrelvir-ritonavir well tolerated, effective in advanced CKD patients

Modified-dose nirmatrelvir-ritonavir well tolerated, effective in advanced CKD patients