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Otitis media cases in China require more attention
Otitis media cases in China require more attention
24 Apr 2024

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis reveals a considerable burden of otitis media (OM) in China that is often overlooked. At present, the most common bacterial pathogen identified is Streptococcus pneumoniae (S pneumoniae).

Otitis media cases in China require more attention
24 Apr 2024
Stair climbing difficulty tied to higher death risk in adults with knee OA
Stair climbing difficulty tied to higher death risk in adults with knee OA
23 Apr 2024
Hyperglycaemia, dyslipidemia up risk of diabetic kidney disease
Hyperglycaemia, dyslipidemia up risk of diabetic kidney disease
23 Apr 2024

A recent study has identified six common metabolic profiles among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). In addition, severe hyperglycaemia and moderate dyslipidemia are associated with an increased risk of diabetic kidney disease (DKD).

Hyperglycaemia, dyslipidemia up risk of diabetic kidney disease
23 Apr 2024
VT ablation reduces ICD therapy, hospitalization for arrhythmia
VT ablation reduces ICD therapy, hospitalization for arrhythmia
23 Apr 2024 byAudrey Abella

Ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) before placement of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is associated with a reduced risk of appropriate ICD therapy or ventricular arrhythmia (VA)-related hospitalization in patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) and chronic total occlusion of an infarct-related artery (IRA-CTO), findings from the PREVENTIVE VT trial have shown.

VT ablation reduces ICD therapy, hospitalization for arrhythmia
23 Apr 2024