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Cruciferous vegetable intake helps prevent NMIBC recurrence, progression

04 Jul 2023

Exposure to dietary isothiocyanates (ITCs) through the consumption of cruciferous vegetables (CVs) appears to contribute to the reduction in risks of recurrence and progression in patients with nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), suggests a study.

Cruciferous vegetable intake helps prevent NMIBC recurrence, progression

04 Jul 2023

Migraine tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes

04 Jul 2023 by

Pregnant women with migraine appear to have an increased likelihood of experiencing pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, peripartum mental illness, preterm birth, and placental abruption, according to a study presented at the recent RCOG 2023.

Migraine tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes

04 Jul 2023

$Ocular pain persists for some patients after refractive surgery$

Ocular pain persists for some patients after refractive surgery

04 Jul 2023

Nearly one in 10 patients report persistent ocular pain after refractive surgery, according to a study, noting several pre- and perioperative factors that can predict pain following the procedure.

Ocular pain persists for some patients after refractive surgery

04 Jul 2023

Specialized assessment programme benefits geriatric cancer patients

04 Jul 2023 by

The GOLDEN* programme, a geriatric oncology (GO) programme that has been used in a tertiary cancer centre in Singapore, appeared to effectively carry out its objective of optimizing care in older adults with cancer.

Specialized assessment programme benefits geriatric cancer patients

04 Jul 2023

Lower LDL-C target a better bet for adverse CV event prevention after stroke

04 Jul 2023

A treatment strategy of targeting a low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) of <70 mg/dL leads to a significant reduction in the composite of adverse cardiovascular (CV) events in patients who have had stroke as compared with an LDL-C target of 100 mg/dL, according to data from the Treat Stroke to Target (TST) trial.

Lower LDL-C target a better bet for adverse CV event prevention after stroke

04 Jul 2023

Mood disorders affect one in ten ICD patients

04 Jul 2023 by

Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly prevalent in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a meta-analysis has revealed.

Mood disorders affect one in ten ICD patients

04 Jul 2023

Role of multimodal analgesia in postoperative pain management

04 Jul 2023 by

Pain management following surgery remains suboptimal, with many patients suffering from severe pain after surgery and still others developing chronic pain after surgery. [Pain Rep 2017;2:e588] Postoperative pain reduces patients’ quality of life, interferes with daily functioning, and has economic consequences in terms of longer recovery times and extended hospital stays. [Clinicoecon Outcomes Res 2019;11:169-177] At a recent scientific symposium held in Bangkok, Thailand, Associate Professor Sasikaan Nimmaanrat from the Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, discussed the role of multimodal analgesia in managing postoperative pain.

Role of multimodal analgesia in postoperative pain management

04 Jul 2023

Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly

03 Jul 2023

Sleep disturbance appears to be common among individuals with overactive bladder (OAB), regardless of treatment, as reported in a study.

Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly

03 Jul 2023

Once-weekly icodec affords greater blood sugar reduction than once-daily degludec in T2D

03 Jul 2023

In the treatment of individuals with insulin-naïve type 2 diabetes (T2D), once-weekly icodec yields superior HbA1c reduction compared with once-daily degludec, according to the results of a phase IIIa trial.

Once-weekly icodec affords greater blood sugar reduction than once-daily degludec in T2D

03 Jul 2023

Newly diagnosed glaucoma ups risk of dementia

03 Jul 2023

The risk of developing dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD), is much higher among individuals with newly diagnosed glaucoma, suggests a study. Additionally, this association is much greater among older individuals.

Newly diagnosed glaucoma ups risk of dementia

03 Jul 2023

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Cruciferous vegetable intake helps prevent NMIBC recurrence, progression

Cruciferous vegetable intake helps prevent NMIBC recurrence, progression

Migraine tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes

Migraine tied to adverse pregnancy outcomes

Ocular pain persists for some patients after refractive surgery

Ocular pain persists for some patients after refractive surgery

Specialized assessment programme benefits geriatric cancer patients

Specialized assessment programme benefits geriatric cancer patients

Lower LDL-C target a better bet for adverse CV event prevention after stroke

Lower LDL-C target a better bet for adverse CV event prevention after stroke

Mood disorders affect one in ten ICD patients

Mood disorders affect one in ten ICD patients

Role of multimodal analgesia in postoperative pain management

Role of multimodal analgesia in postoperative pain management

Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly

Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly

Once-weekly icodec affords greater blood sugar reduction than once-daily degludec in T2D

Once-weekly icodec affords greater blood sugar reduction than once-daily degludec in T2D

Newly diagnosed glaucoma ups risk of dementia

Newly diagnosed glaucoma ups risk of dementia