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Povidone iodine superior to chlorhexidine, saline preparation in reducing postpartum infections

26 Feb 2020 by

The use of povidone iodine (PI) is more effective than chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) at reducing vaginal bacterial colony counts in pregnancy and appears to be a superior vaginal antiseptic for decreasing postpartum infections, according to a study presented at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM 2020).

Povidone iodine superior to chlorhexidine, saline preparation in reducing postpartum infections

26 Feb 2020

HCV clearance may improve glucose metabolism

24 Feb 2020

Abnormal glycometabolism is more common among patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, and viral clearance may improve glucose control, a recent study has found.

HCV clearance may improve glucose metabolism

24 Feb 2020

SARS-CoV-2: Focus on China may shift

24 Feb 2020 by

Speaking at a media briefing, Datuk Dr Christopher Lee, who recently retired as the Deputy Director-General of Health (Research and Technical Support), Ministry of Health Malaysia, said that China is witnessing a consistent reduction in new cases and an uptrend of persons recovering from the disease. As such, the worst may be over for China. While the heat lets up on China, other countries may serve as a new hotspot for COVID-19, noted Lee.

SARS-CoV-2: Focus on China may shift

24 Feb 2020

H. pylori infection ups gastric adenocarcinoma risk

23 Feb 2020

Helicobacter pylori infection increases the risk of gastric cancer, particularly among ethnic minorities and smokers, reports a new study.

H. pylori infection ups gastric adenocarcinoma risk

23 Feb 2020

MDR UTIs in pregnancy prone to progressing to pyelonephritis

22 Feb 2020 by

Pregnant women with urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria may be at increased risk of developing pyelonephritis, according to a single-centre, retrospective study presented at SMFM 2020.

MDR UTIs in pregnancy prone to progressing to pyelonephritis

22 Feb 2020

Antimicrobial prophylaxis could reduce infection risk after C-secs

20 Feb 2020 by

The administration of adjunctive azithromycin prior to unscheduled Caesarean sections may reduce post-surgical infection risk, according to a study presented at SMFM 2020.

Antimicrobial prophylaxis could reduce infection risk after C-secs

20 Feb 2020

Timing and causes of death from inflammatory bowel diseases

20 Feb 2020 by

Patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) seem to die at a younger age than people without inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), while those with ulcerative colitis (UC) die later, according to a recent study presented at the Crohn’s and Colitis Congress (CCC) 2020.

Timing and causes of death from inflammatory bowel diseases

20 Feb 2020

Tofacitinib vs bDMARDs in RA: What is the risk of serious infections?

19 Feb 2020 by

A recent US-based study showed that the targeted synthetic (ts)DMARD* tofacitinib may not have a higher risk of serious infection compared with all biologic DMARDs (bDMARDs).

Tofacitinib vs bDMARDs in RA: What is the risk of serious infections?

19 Feb 2020

Non-timely vaccination common in Singaporean children

18 Feb 2020 by

Many children in Singapore may not be vaccinated according to the national recommended immunization schedule, with maternal age, ethnicity, household income, and number of siblings among the factors influencing non-adherence, according to findings from the GUSTO* study.

Non-timely vaccination common in Singaporean children

18 Feb 2020

Isoniazid preventive therapy safe, effective against TB in pregnant women with HIV

17 Feb 2020

Isoniazid preventive therapy is safe to use in pregnant women with HIV, especially those with a CD4 count <350 cells/μl, conferring protection against incident tuberculosis (TB) without deleterious maternal and foetal consequences, a study has shown.

Isoniazid preventive therapy safe, effective against TB in pregnant women with HIV

17 Feb 2020

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Povidone iodine superior to chlorhexidine, saline preparation in reducing postpartum infections

Povidone iodine superior to chlorhexidine, saline preparation in reducing postpartum infections

HCV clearance may improve glucose metabolism

HCV clearance may improve glucose metabolism

SARS-CoV-2: Focus on China may shift

SARS-CoV-2: Focus on China may shift

H. pylori infection ups gastric adenocarcinoma risk

H. pylori infection ups gastric adenocarcinoma risk

MDR UTIs in pregnancy prone to progressing to pyelonephritis

MDR UTIs in pregnancy prone to progressing to pyelonephritis

Antimicrobial prophylaxis could reduce infection risk after C-secs

Antimicrobial prophylaxis could reduce infection risk after C-secs

Timing and causes of death from inflammatory bowel diseases

Timing and causes of death from inflammatory bowel diseases

Tofacitinib vs bDMARDs in RA: What is the risk of serious infections?

Tofacitinib vs bDMARDs in RA: What is the risk of serious infections?

Non-timely vaccination common in Singaporean children

Non-timely vaccination common in Singaporean children

Isoniazid preventive therapy safe, effective against TB in pregnant women with HIV

Isoniazid preventive therapy safe, effective against TB in pregnant women with HIV