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For postmenopausal women with genomically defined low-risk stage I breast cancer who have been initiated on endocrine therapy immediately after breast-conserving surgery, the risk of recurrence is low despite the omission of radiation therapy, as shown in the IDEA* trial.

Forgoing radiotherapy possible for select postmenopausal women with early breast cancer

10 Jan 2024

Accrued physical activity may have positive effects on weight, adiposity in overweight adults

Some adults who are either obese or overweight tend to see themselves as less physically active than they actually are, suggests a study. However, accumulating at least 150 min/wk of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) can already provide benefits on a person’s weight and adiposity status.

Accrued physical activity may have positive effects on weight, adiposity in overweight adults

Early mobilization after hip surgery tied to better recovery

Patients achieving early mobilization following a fragility hip fracture procedure demonstrate faster functional recovery, suggests a Singapore study.

Early mobilization after hip surgery tied to better recovery

PDE5is do not induce ocular adverse events

Use of phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE5i) for erectile dysfunction (ED) or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPD) does not seem to heighten the risk of ocular events in men, reveals a study.

PDE5is do not induce ocular adverse events

10 Jan 2024

Add-on carfilzomib yields benefits in transplant-ineligible NDMM patients

The addition of carfilzomib to lenalidomide and dexamethasone (KRd) improved outcomes in individuals with newly diagnosed fit or intermediate-fit multiple myeloma who are transplant ineligible (NTE NDMM) as opposed to Rd only in the phase III EMN20 trial.

Add-on carfilzomib yields benefits in transplant-ineligible NDMM patients

10 Jan 2024

End-of-life immunotherapy uptake on the rise

More and more patients in the US are being initiated on immunotherapy within 1 month of death, reflecting the rise in use of immunotherapy overall, according to a study.

End-of-life immunotherapy uptake on the rise

The future of COVID-19 management: A spotlight on respirology

At the 27th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) 2023, a Pfizer-sponsored symposium addressed the evolving challenges of COVID-19, particularly for patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Chaired by Dr Chan Kwok Wai Adrian, a renowned respiratory physician and intensivist from Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore, and featuring insights from Professor Yang Kuang-Yao of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, the symposium focused on the disease’s impact, treatment guidelines, regional management strategies, and the role of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, a new oral combination pill, in the treatment of COVID-19.

The future of COVID-19 management: A spotlight on respirology

Green spaces boost bone health in kids

Children with higher exposure to residential green spaces appear to have greater bone mineral density and a lower risk of having low bone density, as reported in a study.

Green spaces boost bone health in kids

Food insecurity leads to behavioural problems in children

09 Jan 2024 by

Household food insecurity appears to be associated with the manifestation of externalizing and internalizing behaviour problems in young children in Singapore through both nutritional deficits and family stress, according to a study.

Food insecurity leads to behavioural problems in children

Postpartum pelvic organ prolapse worsens sexual function, QoL, psychological health

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) after delivery appears to result in poorer sexual function, quality of life (QoL), and psychological health, suggests a China study.

Postpartum pelvic organ prolapse worsens sexual function, QoL, psychological health