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Watch-and-wait approach for rectal cancer may boost potential of maintaining good quality of life
Patients with rectal cancer who are monitored using a watch-and-wait approach are more likely to have a good quality of life, whereas those who undergo surgery appear to experience deterioration in quality of life and functional outcome, as reported in a study.
Watch-and-wait approach for rectal cancer may boost potential of maintaining good quality of life
03 Apr 2023
Sleep irregularity measurement tied to hypertension, high BP
Hypertension and higher blood pressure (BP) levels are associated with the objective measurement of sleep irregularity, as assessed by standard deviation (SD) of sleep duration for 1 week, particularly in individuals without obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a study has shown.
Sleep irregularity measurement tied to hypertension, high BP
03 Apr 2023
Short nighttime sleepers at risk of long COVID, mental and CV diseases
Short nighttime sleepers are at higher risks of long COVID, depression and cardiovascular (CV) diseases than normal sleepers, according to three recent studies by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
Short nighttime sleepers at risk of long COVID, mental and CV diseases
03 Apr 2023
Long-term methylphenidate use does not stunt growth in children with ADHD
Long-term treatment with methylphenidate does not increase risks of growth impairment and psychiatric or neurological adverse events (AEs) in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the international ADDUCE study co-led by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the University of Melbourne.
