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N95 masks often wrongly used

17 Jun 2020 by

Despite the widespread use of N95 masks, only about 12 percent of users may be wearing their masks correctly, according to a study conducted in Singapore.

N95 masks often wrongly used

17 Jun 2020

Mechanical superior to manual CPT in children with lower respiratory tract infection

17 Jun 2020 by

Using either the manual or mechanical chest physiotherapy (CPT) in children with lower respiratory tract infection (LTRI) improves symptoms with no adverse effects, according to a Singapore study. The latter, however, is better at reducing the respiratory rate (RR).

Mechanical superior to manual CPT in children with lower respiratory tract infection

17 Jun 2020

COVID-19 possibly airborne too?

10 Jun 2020 by

COVID-19 patients appeared to be shedding virus to their surrounding the most during the first week of their illness, based on data from air and surface sampling of a hospital in Singapore.

COVID-19 possibly airborne too?

10 Jun 2020

A guide for remote primary care consultations to identify COVID-19

08 Jun 2020 by

The emergence of COVID-19 has necessitated the use of telemedicine to encourage social distancing and prevent viral transmission. Researchers from Singapore and the UK produced a guide to help primary care providers conduct remote consultations for COVID-19.

A guide for remote primary care consultations to identify COVID-19

08 Jun 2020

Face masks slow spread of respiratory viruses

08 Jun 2020 by

The use of masks appears to be effective in curbing the spread of respiratory viruses, according to a new meta-analysis.

Face masks slow spread of respiratory viruses

08 Jun 2020

Single-inhaler triple therapy combo improves FEV1 in patients with asthma

08 Jun 2020 by

Treatment with fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI), a LAMA/ICS/LABA combination, significantly improves trough FEV₁* in symptomatic patients with inadequately controlled asthma compared with FF/VI only, according to the CAPTAIN** study presented at AAAAI 2020.

Single-inhaler triple therapy combo improves FEV1 in patients with asthma

08 Jun 2020

Pembrolizumab not cost-effective for NSCLC in SG

03 Jun 2020 by

Pembrolizumab monotherapy shows superior efficacy to standard chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a new Singapore study. However, its current pricing in the country makes it the less economical option.

Pembrolizumab not cost-effective for NSCLC in SG

03 Jun 2020

E‐cigarette vapour can “kill” bronchial epithelial cells

02 Jun 2020 by

Use of electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes) may result in bronchial epithelial apoptosis and macrophage efferocytosis dysfunction through the reduced expression of apoptotic cell recognition receptors, a study has shown. Additionally, nicotine alone appears to influence efferocytosis and some cytokines.

E‐cigarette vapour can “kill” bronchial epithelial cells

02 Jun 2020

Cancer management: A challenge in the time of COVID-19

01 Jun 2020 by

The COVID-19 pandemic has, and continues to have, a significant effect on the lives of individuals worldwide. Published reports suggest an elevated risk of COVID-19 among patients with cancer. As such, oncologists globally have had to adapt their management of cancer patients to minimize the risk of infection, while ensuring optimal care for this population.

Cancer management: A challenge in the time of COVID-19

01 Jun 2020

Corticosteroid use does not improve outcomes in acute exacerbation of IPF

01 Jun 2020

Use of corticosteroid is not associated with improved outcomes in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients admitted to the hospital with acute exacerbation (AE), reveals a recent study. In addition, corticosteroids may even contribute to reduced overall survival following exacerbation.

Corticosteroid use does not improve outcomes in acute exacerbation of IPF

01 Jun 2020

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N95 masks often wrongly used

N95 masks often wrongly used

Mechanical superior to manual CPT in children with lower respiratory tract infection

Mechanical superior to manual CPT in children with lower respiratory tract infection

COVID-19 possibly airborne too?

COVID-19 possibly airborne too?

A guide for remote primary care consultations to identify COVID-19

A guide for remote primary care consultations to identify COVID-19

Face masks slow spread of respiratory viruses

Face masks slow spread of respiratory viruses

Single-inhaler triple therapy combo improves FEV1 in patients with asthma

Single-inhaler triple therapy combo improves FEV1 in patients with asthma

Pembrolizumab not cost-effective for NSCLC in SG

Pembrolizumab not cost-effective for NSCLC in SG

E‐cigarette vapour can “kill” bronchial epithelial cells

E‐cigarette vapour can “kill” bronchial epithelial cells

Cancer management: A challenge in the time of COVID-19

Cancer management: A challenge in the time of COVID-19

Corticosteroid use does not improve outcomes in acute exacerbation of IPF

Corticosteroid use does not improve outcomes in acute exacerbation of IPF