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Absence of standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors tied to poor outcomes in type 2 AMI
Among patients with type 2 acute myocardial infarction (AMI), the absence of standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (SMuRF) appears to worsen poor outcomes, such as mortality, stroke, and major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), a new study has found.
Absence of standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors tied to poor outcomes in type 2 AMI
01 Oct 2022
AF increases susceptibility to stroke associated with air pollution exposure
Atrial fibrillation (AF) exacerbates the effect of air pollution exposure on acute ischaemic stroke outcomes, such that AF patients are more likely to develop stroke when exposed to increasing levels of smog (O3) and carbon monoxide (CO) compared with those who have no AF, according to a Singapore study.
AF increases susceptibility to stroke associated with air pollution exposure
30 Sep 2022
Transcutaneous electrical acustimulation effective in IBS with constipation
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation (IBS-C) can improve their symptoms by undergoing transcutaneous electrical acustimulation (TEA), suggests a study. TEA speeds up colon transit and reduces rectal sensation, which is potentially mediated by using the autonomic mechanisms.
Transcutaneous electrical acustimulation effective in IBS with constipation
30 Sep 2022
Coeliac disease bidirectionally linked to IBD
A two-way association exists between coeliac disease (CeD) diagnosis and inflammatory bowel disease, which demands attention in the initial assessment and follow-up of such conditions, according to a study. Regardless of temporal sequence, this co-occurrence indicates a shared aetiology.
Coeliac disease bidirectionally linked to IBD
30 Sep 2022
Secondary kidney stones: to remove or not?
Pre-emptive removal of secondary* kidney stones during surgery to remove primary** stones led to fewer relapses and a similar number of emergency-department (ED) visits related to the surgery compared with leaving the secondary stones in place, a study suggests.
Secondary kidney stones: to remove or not?
30 Sep 2022
Brolucizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration holds up in real world
The use of brolucizumab for the treatment of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in the real-world setting appears to be effective and safe, consistent with data from pivotal trials, as reported in a study.
Brolucizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration holds up in real world
30 Sep 2022
Add-on, switch-to PEG-IFN therapy strategies improve serological response in CHB patients
Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients, who have virological response with long-term entecavir (ETV) treatment, appear to fare well with a strategy of adding or switching to peginterferon (PEG-IFN) therapy, as shown in a study.
Add-on, switch-to PEG-IFN therapy strategies improve serological response in CHB patients
30 Sep 2022
Ruxolitinib cream achieves durable itch-free state in atopic dermatitis
Among adults and adolescents with atopic dermatitis (AD), ruxolitinib cream helps sustainably improve itching, reports a recent analysis.