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Onasemnogene abeparvovec for spinal muscular atrophy safe in heavier babies

24 May 2022

Babies who weigh ≥8.5 kg can safely be administered with onasemnogene abeparvovec for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy, a new study has found.

Onasemnogene abeparvovec for spinal muscular atrophy safe in heavier babies

24 May 2022

Cranberries sharpen memory, neural function in healthy seniors

24 May 2022 by

Eating a small cup of cranberries daily is apparently good for the brain, enhancing memory consolidation and retrieval for everyday events as well as neural functioning in healthy older adults, as shown in a recent study.

Cranberries sharpen memory, neural function in healthy seniors

24 May 2022

Hypothyroidism, lower FT4 levels tied to greater T2D risk

24 May 2022

People with hypothyroidism and lower free thyroxine (FT4) levels in the reference range have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggests a recent study.

Hypothyroidism, lower FT4 levels tied to greater T2D risk

24 May 2022

Higher echocardiographic calcium score seen in CVD patients on peritoneal dialysis

24 May 2022 by

Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) show significantly higher echocardiographic calcium score (ECS) than those without CVD, according to a Singapore study. This indicates a higher vascular calcification burden in the former.

Higher echocardiographic calcium score seen in CVD patients on peritoneal dialysis

24 May 2022

Head, neck involvement tied to poor prognosis in patients with mycosis fungoides

24 May 2022

Head and neck involvement of mycosis fungoides is a predictor of a poor prognosis, according to a recent study.

Head, neck involvement tied to poor prognosis in patients with mycosis fungoides

24 May 2022

Life after COVID hospitalization: Only 1 in 4 feels fully recovered

24 May 2022 by

Only 1 in 4 people feels fully recovered a year after hospitalization for COVID-19, according to a new study in the UK. That’s how long and severe COVID symptoms can be.

Life after COVID hospitalization: Only 1 in 4 feels fully recovered

24 May 2022

OMDI shows potential as first-line treatment for glaucoma in real-world trial

24 May 2022 by

In a retrospective review of real-world data from Japan, omidenepag isopropyl 0.002% ophthalmic solution (OMDI) demonstrated an intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effect in eyes with different types of glaucoma, without severe or serious adverse effects.

OMDI shows potential as first-line treatment for glaucoma in real-world trial

24 May 2022

CIEDs give clues to time of patient death

24 May 2022 by

Postmortem interrogation of cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIED) can help pinpoint a patient’s time of death, according to a recent study. While forensic analysis of explanted CIEDs is valid, accuracy of time determination varies across different devices.

CIEDs give clues to time of patient death

24 May 2022

Dextrose gel reduces need for intravenous fluids in babies with asymptomatic hypoglycaemia

24 May 2022

In neonates who have asymptomatic hypoglycaemia in the first 48 hours of life, administering dextrose gel is useful and minimizes requirement for intravenous fluids, as shown in a study.

Dextrose gel reduces need for intravenous fluids in babies with asymptomatic hypoglycaemia

24 May 2022

Newborn screening facilitates timely detection, treatment of late-onset Pompe disease

24 May 2022

In one-fifth of patients, late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) manifests within 15 years of detection, a recent study has found. Newborn screening (NBS) can help detect LOPD early despite having no symptoms, and may lead to timely treatment administration.

Newborn screening facilitates timely detection, treatment of late-onset Pompe disease

24 May 2022

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Onasemnogene abeparvovec for spinal muscular atrophy safe in heavier babies

Onasemnogene abeparvovec for spinal muscular atrophy safe in heavier babies

Cranberries sharpen memory, neural function in healthy seniors

Cranberries sharpen memory, neural function in healthy seniors

Hypothyroidism, lower FT4 levels tied to greater T2D risk

Hypothyroidism, lower FT4 levels tied to greater T2D risk

Higher echocardiographic calcium score seen in CVD patients on peritoneal dialysis

Higher echocardiographic calcium score seen in CVD patients on peritoneal dialysis

Head, neck involvement tied to poor prognosis in patients with mycosis fungoides

Head, neck involvement tied to poor prognosis in patients with mycosis fungoides

Life after COVID hospitalization: Only 1 in 4 feels fully recovered

Life after COVID hospitalization: Only 1 in 4 feels fully recovered

OMDI shows potential as first-line treatment for glaucoma in real-world trial

OMDI shows potential as first-line treatment for glaucoma in real-world trial

CIEDs give clues to time of patient death

CIEDs give clues to time of patient death

Dextrose gel reduces need for intravenous fluids in babies with asymptomatic hypoglycaemia

Dextrose gel reduces need for intravenous fluids in babies with asymptomatic hypoglycaemia

Newborn screening facilitates timely detection, treatment of late-onset Pompe disease

Newborn screening facilitates timely detection, treatment of late-onset Pompe disease