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Apalutamide-related adverse events in prostate cancer common but manageable

12 May 2022

Dermatological adverse events (dAEs) associated with apalutamide, though common, can be managed with topical steroids with or without oral antihistamines, reports a study.

Apalutamide-related adverse events in prostate cancer common but manageable

12 May 2022

AZD7442 effectively TACKLEs COVID-19

12 May 2022 by

The phase III TACKLE trial highlights a new player in the COVID-19 treatment field – AZD7442 (tixagevimab/cilgavimab) – which demonstrated favourable efficacy and safety for nonhospitalized individuals with mild to moderate symptoms of the disease.

AZD7442 effectively TACKLEs COVID-19

12 May 2022

COVID-19 no deterrent for breastfeeding

12 May 2022 by

While mothers largely feel uncertain about the safety of breastfeeding during COVID-19, the pandemic did not seem to significantly discourage the practice, according to a study presented at the 2022 Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG 2022).

COVID-19 no deterrent for breastfeeding

12 May 2022

Allostatic load tied to survival in multiple myeloma

12 May 2022

In patients with multiple myeloma (MM), a higher allostatic load (AL) seems to be an important predictor of worse overall survival (OS), a recent study has found.

Allostatic load tied to survival in multiple myeloma

12 May 2022

Coffee drinkers at high risk of primary open-angle glaucoma

12 May 2022

A recent Mendelian randomization study has provided evidence that increased coffee intake can put individuals at higher risk of developing primary open-angle glaucoma, a study reports.

Coffee drinkers at high risk of primary open-angle glaucoma

12 May 2022

Diabetic retinopathy in T1DM linked to HbA1c, albuminuria, HDL cholesterol

12 May 2022

The incidence of diabetic retinopathy and its progression in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is still high, especially in the presence of high HbA1c, albuminuria, and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, as reported in a study.

Diabetic retinopathy in T1DM linked to HbA1c, albuminuria, HDL cholesterol

12 May 2022

Smoking, socioeconomic status ups LUTS risk, worsens sleep, stress in men over 40

11 May 2022

Among men ≥40 years of age, socioeconomic status, age, and lifelong smoking all appear to be correlated with moderate-to-severe lower urinary tract syndrome (LUTS), reports a recent study. In turn, LUTS leads to worse sleep quality and stress level.

Smoking, socioeconomic status ups LUTS risk, worsens sleep, stress in men over 40

11 May 2022

Remdesivir benefit greatest when given early in COVID-19

11 May 2022 by

Treatment with remdesivir is associated with reduced risk of hospitalization and death in non-hospitalized and hospitalized COVID-19 patients, respectively, especially when given early during the disease course, according to studies presented at ECCMID 2022.

Remdesivir benefit greatest when given early in COVID-19

11 May 2022

Natamycin still best bet for treating fungal keratitis

11 May 2022 by

In the treatment of patients with filamentous fungal keratitis, natamycin performs better than chlorhexidine, being associated with more favourable outcomes, including visual acuity, and fewer adverse events, as shown in a study.

Natamycin still best bet for treating fungal keratitis

11 May 2022

Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence

11 May 2022

Chronic, increased body mass index (BMI) may lead to an increased risk of urinary incontinence (UI) later in life, according to a study of postmenopausal women. In addition, symptom severity may get worse with the duration of increased BMI status.

Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence

11 May 2022

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Apalutamide-related adverse events in prostate cancer common but manageable

Apalutamide-related adverse events in prostate cancer common but manageable

AZD7442 effectively TACKLEs COVID-19

AZD7442 effectively TACKLEs COVID-19

COVID-19 no deterrent for breastfeeding

COVID-19 no deterrent for breastfeeding

Allostatic load tied to survival in multiple myeloma

Allostatic load tied to survival in multiple myeloma

Coffee drinkers at high risk of primary open-angle glaucoma

Coffee drinkers at high risk of primary open-angle glaucoma

Diabetic retinopathy in T1DM linked to HbA1c, albuminuria, HDL cholesterol

Diabetic retinopathy in T1DM linked to HbA1c, albuminuria, HDL cholesterol

Smoking, socioeconomic status ups LUTS risk, worsens sleep, stress in men over 40

Smoking, socioeconomic status ups LUTS risk, worsens sleep, stress in men over 40

Remdesivir benefit greatest when given early in COVID-19

Remdesivir benefit greatest when given early in COVID-19

Natamycin still best bet for treating fungal keratitis

Natamycin still best bet for treating fungal keratitis

Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence

Overweight, obesity up risk of urinary incontinence