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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is more common among men in Singapore, reports a study. Women with HCM are more likely to develop heart failure, while men tend to have a worse prognosis in terms of all-cause mortality.

At a first screening colonoscopy, older patients are more likely to have a detection of adenomatous polyps and colorectal cancer (CRC), reveals a study.

A single dose of esketamine appears to enhance the efficacy of oral antidepressants for treating patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who are experiencing fluctuating symptoms, as reported in a small study.

Drinking coffee appears to increase the risk of intracranial aneurysm (IA) and associated haemorrhage, reveals a study. Thus, coffee intake must be reduced for people at risk of IA.

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.