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Most patients prefer same-day discharge (SDD) over inpatient robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) because of its cost-effectiveness, reports a study. The SDD approach maintains similar satisfaction levels and has comparable rates of complications across institutions and differing surgeon experience.

Same-day discharge more preferable than inpatient RARP

Fibromyalgia syndrome tied to sexual dysfunction in women

Sexual dysfunction (SD) appears to be common in women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), which may affect desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain during sexual intercourse, according to a Spain study. Additionally, a moderate direct association exists between FMS and SD.

Fibromyalgia syndrome tied to sexual dysfunction in women

30 Nov 2023

Is there a link between vertigo and psychiatric disorders?

A systematic review and meta-analysis from Singapore suggest a potential association between benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and anxiety.

Is there a link between vertigo and psychiatric disorders?

30 Nov 2023

NT-proBNP elevations during BP treatment a red flag for kidney function decline

Higher baseline and 1-year increases in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels among individuals receiving blood pressure (BP)-lowering medications are associated with subsequent declines in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), according to a study.

NT-proBNP elevations during BP treatment a red flag for kidney function decline

Psychological burden high in women with threatened miscarriage

A substantial proportion of women with threatened miscarriage show distress as well as depressive and anxiety symptoms, researchers from the University of Hong Kong have reported.

Psychological burden high in women with threatened miscarriage

30 Nov 2023

Dupilumab reduces SCS use in type 2 asthma regardless of prior exacerbations

Treatment with dupilumab reduces the use of systemic corticosteroids (SCS) in children with moderate-to-severe asthma, regardless of exacerbation history, according to a post hoc analysis of the VOYAGE and EXCURSION trials presented at APSR 2023.

Dupilumab reduces SCS use in type 2 asthma regardless of prior exacerbations

Elafibranor for primary biliary cholangitis scores high in phase III trial

29 Nov 2023 by

The oral, dual peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α/δ agonist elafibranor improves biomarkers of cholestasis and quells itching in patients with primary biliary cholangitis, while having an acceptable safety profile, as shown in the phase III ELATIVE study.

Elafibranor for primary biliary cholangitis scores high in phase III trial

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided CPN effective for abdominal pain in pancreatic cancer

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac plexus neurolysis added to medical management (EUS-CPN+MM) provides beneficial effects for abdominal pain in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer at 4 and 12 weeks, reports a recent study.

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided CPN effective for abdominal pain in pancreatic cancer

29 Nov 2023

Transcutaneous neuromodulation improves symptoms in functional dyspepsia

Patients with functional dyspepsia (FD) may benefit from transcutaneous neuromodulation (TN) treatment, which can significantly improve symptoms and quality of life, according to a study.

Transcutaneous neuromodulation improves symptoms in functional dyspepsia

29 Nov 2023

Continuous vs intermittent feeding: Which is better for critically ill patients?

29 Nov 2023 by

Continuous feeding appears to be more effective than intermittent feeding in reducing the rate of mortality in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), reveals a study.

Continuous vs intermittent feeding: Which is better for critically ill patients?