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Methotrexate better than azathioprine in reducing infection risk in sarcoidosis

23 Apr 2021 by

Initiation of methotrexate appears to lower the risk of infection in patients with sarcoidosis at 6 months as compared to azathioprine, suggest the results from the emulation of a target trial with pre-existing data. However, the favourable effect of methotrexate is attenuated at 9 months.

Methotrexate better than azathioprine in reducing infection risk in sarcoidosis

23 Apr 2021

Increased meat intake may up risk of several non-cancerous conditions

22 Apr 2021 by

An increasing intake of unprocessed red meat and processed meat may be tied to an elevated risk of multiple medical conditions, according to a recent prospective study from the UK.

Increased meat intake may up risk of several non-cancerous conditions

22 Apr 2021

Risk of COVID-19 transmission in Singapore households increases with age

22 Apr 2021 by

Older adults and elderly individuals are still more susceptible to acquiring COVID-19 infection than younger individuals, even if individuals from both age groups stayed in the same household, a Singapore study has shown.

Risk of COVID-19 transmission in Singapore households increases with age

22 Apr 2021

Vitamin D deficiency predicts rapid lung function decline in smokers

22 Apr 2021

Smokers with consistently low serum vitamin D level are likely to exhibit accelerated decline in lung function, a study has found.

Vitamin D deficiency predicts rapid lung function decline in smokers

22 Apr 2021

Real-world use affirms benefit of triple therapy in COPD

21 Apr 2021 by

Inhaled triple therapy containing beclomethasone dipropionate, formoterol fumarate, and glycopyrronium helps improve lung function and symptom control, as well as cut the frequency of exacerbations, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) treated in a real-world setting, according to data from the TRICOP noninterventional study.

Real-world use affirms benefit of triple therapy in COPD

21 Apr 2021

ABCD offers solution to ventilator shortage during COVID-19 pandemic

19 Apr 2021 by

The Artificial Breathing Capability Device, or ABCD, has been shown to be safe, efficacious, and cost-effective option for respiratory support, according to a study. It can be considered for adults and children when there is a shortage of ventilators especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABCD offers solution to ventilator shortage during COVID-19 pandemic

19 Apr 2021

Ivermectin disappoints in new trial of COVID-19 patients

19 Apr 2021 by

The anthelmintic agent ivermectin, tested in the EPIC* trial of 476 patients, did not significantly shorten symptom duration in adults with mild COVID-19.

Ivermectin disappoints in new trial of COVID-19 patients

19 Apr 2021

Fish-based omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent asthma

18 Apr 2021 by

Higher dietary intake of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA* in childhood is associated with a reduced risk of developing asthma up till adolescence among children who harboured a common FADS** variant, according to data from the ALSPAC***.

Fish-based omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent asthma

18 Apr 2021

COVID-19 breakthrough infections: Where does vaccine stand?

17 Apr 2021 by

Amidst the optimism from COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, the irrepressible yearning for normalcy is unmistakable. People are starting to drop their guard, thronging malls, and snapping up cruise tickets as soon as they become available.

COVID-19 breakthrough infections: Where does vaccine stand?

17 Apr 2021

High-dose zinc, ascorbic acid does not shorten COVID-19 symptom duration

16 Apr 2021 by

High doses of zinc gluconate, ascorbic acid, or both do not shorten the duration of COVID-19 symptoms more than standard of care (SoC) in outpatients diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2, according to results of the prospective COVID A to Z trial.

High-dose zinc, ascorbic acid does not shorten COVID-19 symptom duration

16 Apr 2021

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Methotrexate better than azathioprine in reducing infection risk in sarcoidosis

Methotrexate better than azathioprine in reducing infection risk in sarcoidosis

Increased meat intake may up risk of several non-cancerous conditions

Increased meat intake may up risk of several non-cancerous conditions

Risk of COVID-19 transmission in Singapore households increases with age

Risk of COVID-19 transmission in Singapore households increases with age

Vitamin D deficiency predicts rapid lung function decline in smokers

Vitamin D deficiency predicts rapid lung function decline in smokers

Real-world use affirms benefit of triple therapy in COPD

Real-world use affirms benefit of triple therapy in COPD

ABCD offers solution to ventilator shortage during COVID-19 pandemic

ABCD offers solution to ventilator shortage during COVID-19 pandemic

Ivermectin disappoints in new trial of COVID-19 patients

Ivermectin disappoints in new trial of COVID-19 patients

Fish-based omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent asthma

Fish-based omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent asthma

COVID-19 breakthrough infections: Where does vaccine stand?

COVID-19 breakthrough infections: Where does vaccine stand?

High-dose zinc, ascorbic acid does not shorten COVID-19 symptom duration

High-dose zinc, ascorbic acid does not shorten COVID-19 symptom duration