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Switching from EFV/FTC/TDF to BIC/FTC/TAF maintains virologic suppression in people living with HIV

11 Aug 2020 by

Switching from efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (EFV/FTC/TDF) to the new bictegravir/ emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF) regimen maintained high rates of virological suppression in adults who are living with HIV*, according to a study presented at AIDS 2020.

Switching from EFV/FTC/TDF to BIC/FTC/TAF maintains virologic suppression in people living with HIV

11 Aug 2020

Serum antibodies, proteins may be predictive of Crohn’s disease

10 Aug 2020

The serum profile of antibodies and proteins may help identify patients at risk of developing Crohn’s disease within 5 years, a new study reports.

Serum antibodies, proteins may be predictive of Crohn’s disease

10 Aug 2020

Cerebral palsy risk in IVF babies halved in past 20 years

10 Aug 2020 by

The incidence of cerebral palsy among children conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been halved over the past two decades, although the risk of cerebral palsy remains higher than children who are conceived naturally, according to a Nordic study presented at the ESHRE 2020 Meeting.

Cerebral palsy risk in IVF babies halved in past 20 years

10 Aug 2020

Baloxavir effective as postexposure prophylaxis in household contacts of flu patients

10 Aug 2020 by

Postexposure prophylaxis with baloxavir marboxil reduced influenza incidence in household contacts of patients diagnosed with influenza, according to a study from Japan.

Baloxavir effective as postexposure prophylaxis in household contacts of flu patients

10 Aug 2020

Eating near bedtime promotes GERD in pregnant women

10 Aug 2020

A short meal-to-bedtime may cause problems during pregnancy, contributing to an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and reflux-related insomnia, a study has found.

Eating near bedtime promotes GERD in pregnant women

10 Aug 2020

Simplified risk-stratified aspirin protocol safe, effective in patients undergoing joint arthroplasty

10 Aug 2020

A simplified risk stratification protocol used to select patients for twice-daily aspirin therapy for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis has been shown to be safe and effective in those undergoing total joint replacement (TJR), reports a recent study.

Simplified risk-stratified aspirin protocol safe, effective in patients undergoing joint arthroplasty

10 Aug 2020

Cabotegravir superior to TDF/FTC for HIV prevention

10 Aug 2020 by

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) containing either long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB) or tenofovir/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) is safe and effective for transgender women (TGW) and cisgender men who have sex with men (MSM), but CAB results in a much lower HIV incidence compared to TDF/FTC, results of the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) 083 have shown.

Cabotegravir superior to TDF/FTC for HIV prevention

10 Aug 2020

Rare cases of IBD onset seen in patients with psoriasis on IL-17 inhibitors

10 Aug 2020

The risk of new-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) among patients with psoriasis exposed to interleukin-17 inhibitor (IL-17i) appears to be comparable to that among unexposed individuals, suggests a study. In addition, the incidence of IBD in exposed patients is low.

Rare cases of IBD onset seen in patients with psoriasis on IL-17 inhibitors

10 Aug 2020

VCDR cutoffs deliver reliable detection of glaucoma

10 Aug 2020 by

A vertical cup-to-disk ratio (VCDR) ≥0.60, along with a VCDR asymmetry ≥0.20, provides good reliability for detecting glaucoma, according to a new Singapore study.

VCDR cutoffs deliver reliable detection of glaucoma

10 Aug 2020

A new tool can predict Asian women's breast cancer risk and help them decide on a screening programme most suited for them.

10 Aug 2020 by

A multinational study involving participants from 10 countries has resulted in the creation of a risk scoring tool to stratify Asian women’s breast cancer risk.

A new tool can predict Asian women's breast cancer risk and help them decide on a screening programme most suited for them.

10 Aug 2020

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Switching from EFV/FTC/TDF to BIC/FTC/TAF maintains virologic suppression in people living with HIV

Switching from EFV/FTC/TDF to BIC/FTC/TAF maintains virologic suppression in people living with HIV

Serum antibodies, proteins may be predictive of Crohn’s disease

Serum antibodies, proteins may be predictive of Crohn’s disease

Cerebral palsy risk in IVF babies halved in past 20 years

Cerebral palsy risk in IVF babies halved in past 20 years

Baloxavir effective as postexposure prophylaxis in household contacts of flu patients

Baloxavir effective as postexposure prophylaxis in household contacts of flu patients

Eating near bedtime promotes GERD in pregnant women

Eating near bedtime promotes GERD in pregnant women

Simplified risk-stratified aspirin protocol safe, effective in patients undergoing joint arthroplasty

Simplified risk-stratified aspirin protocol safe, effective in patients undergoing joint arthroplasty

Cabotegravir superior to TDF/FTC for HIV prevention

Cabotegravir superior to TDF/FTC for HIV prevention

Rare cases of IBD onset seen in patients with psoriasis on IL-17 inhibitors

Rare cases of IBD onset seen in patients with psoriasis on IL-17 inhibitors

VCDR cutoffs deliver reliable detection of glaucoma

VCDR cutoffs deliver reliable detection of glaucoma

A new tool can predict Asian women's breast cancer risk and help them decide on a screening programme most suited for them.

A new tool can predict Asian women's breast cancer risk and help them decide on a screening programme most suited for them.