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More than 1 in 4 young adults test seropositive for COVID-19
A recent study has shown that more than a quarter of young adults are seropositive for SARS-CoV-2, many of whom show single positivity with IgM. Such seropositivity was higher among those who had cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the household and those who used public transport.
More than 1 in 4 young adults test seropositive for COVID-19
12 Jan 2022
Autoimmune hepatitis ups 10-year risk of cancer
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), a chronic inflammatory liver disease, appears to increase the 10-year risk of cancer by 1.5-fold relative to age- and sex-matched controls, a study has shown.
Autoimmune hepatitis ups 10-year risk of cancer
12 Jan 2022
Do antihypertensive drugs raise odds of COVID-19 diagnosis, death?
Antihypertensive therapy (AHT) may be used safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, as no evidence suggest that it can increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection or death, according to a UK study. In addition, most classes of antihypertensives are negatively associated with COVID-19 diagnosis.
Do antihypertensive drugs raise odds of COVID-19 diagnosis, death?
12 Jan 2022
3D gonioscopy detects eyes with suspected glaucoma
The 3-dimensional (3D) deep learning-based automated digital gonioscopy system (DGS) effectively identifies eyes with suspected primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG), demonstrating its potential for wide use in the primary eye care community for screening of patients at high risk of developing PACG, suggests a study.
3D gonioscopy detects eyes with suspected glaucoma
12 Jan 2022
The 5:2 diet: Is it worth the hype?
The benefits of the 5:2 diet – which involves limited caloric intake (500–600 kcal) for 2 nonconsecutive days per week only – mirrored those achieved with a multicomponent weight management advice, according to a UK study on adults with obesity. However, the benefits eventually waned, even when intensified with group support.
The 5:2 diet: Is it worth the hype?
12 Jan 2022
Add-on duloxetine exerts null effect on chronic osteoarthritis pain
Adding duloxetine to usual care does not appear to produce significant relief from chronic osteoarthritis pain as compared with usual care alone, a study has found.
Add-on duloxetine exerts null effect on chronic osteoarthritis pain
12 Jan 2022
What are the risk factors of subretinal fibrosis in nAMD eyes?
In patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), the presence of intraretinal fluid (IRF) and subretinal hyper-reflective material (SHRM) seem to increase the likelihood of subretinal fibrosis (SF), a recent study has found.
What are the risk factors of subretinal fibrosis in nAMD eyes?
12 Jan 2022
Depression a causal risk factor for coronary artery disease in diabetes
There appears to be genetic evidence that depression contributes to an increased risk of coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes, as shown in the results of a Mendelian randomization study.