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Risk of stroke lower with potent P2Y12 inhibitors vs clopidogrel in Chinese ACS patients
A retrospective study of over 6,000 Chinese patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who underwent first-ever percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has shown that use of potent P2Y12 inhibitors, such as ticagrelor and prasugrel, is associated with lower risk of stroke than clopidogrel.
Risk of stroke lower with potent P2Y12 inhibitors vs clopidogrel in Chinese ACS patients
08 Apr 2022
Semaglutide trumps liraglutide for weight loss in nondiabetic overweight or obese patients
Nondiabetic adults with overweight or obesity lost more weight when treated with once-weekly semaglutide than once-daily liraglutide, as demonstrated by results of the phase IIIb STEP* 8 trial.
Semaglutide trumps liraglutide for weight loss in nondiabetic overweight or obese patients
07 Apr 2022
Psychological intervention plus physiotherapy care most effective for low back pain
Psychological interventions for people with chronic, nonspecific low back pain work better when given together with physiotherapy care, particularly structured exercise, suggests a study.
Psychological intervention plus physiotherapy care most effective for low back pain
07 Apr 2022
Moderate fish consumption lowers all-cause, CVD mortality risks
Eating fish from four to six servings a week (29‒43 g/day) appears to reduce the risks of all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, results of a China study have shown.
Moderate fish consumption lowers all-cause, CVD mortality risks
07 Apr 2022
Statins help prevent breast cancer recurrence in Asians
Breast cancer patients who take statins see a sharp decline in the risk of tumour recurrence, according to a recent Singapore study. This protective effect seems to be stronger in ER+ and HER2- malignancies.