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Can ECS predict CVD risk in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis?
The presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients puts them at a significantly higher echocardiographic calcium score (ECS) than those without CVD, indicating much greater vascular calcification burden in the former, according to a Singapore study.
Can ECS predict CVD risk in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis?
14 Jun 2023
Poor sleep quality burdens patients with juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome
Patients with juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome (JFS) often complain of sleep problems, which have a significant impact on clinical domains of the disease, including depression and pain, reports a study.
Poor sleep quality burdens patients with juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome
14 Jun 2023
Depression, anxiety symptoms saddle adolescents with JIA
Adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) remain vulnerable to symptoms of depression and anxiety, particularly panic, according to a study, noting the ongoing need for mental health screening protocols and services in this population.
Depression, anxiety symptoms saddle adolescents with JIA
13 Jun 2023
BNT162b2 booster protects against COVID-19 infection, hospitalization in adolescents
In a national cohort study in Singapore, a booster dose of BNT162b2 maintained individual protection against severe COVID-19 disease among adolescents aged 12–17 years.
BNT162b2 booster protects against COVID-19 infection, hospitalization in adolescents
13 Jun 2023
AI brain MRI analysis tool aids Alzheimer’s disease prognostication
A brain MRI–based artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) outperforms MRI markers such as hippocampal volume (HV) in predicting syndromal conversion of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) dementia, according to new data presented at Advances in Medicine (AIM) 2023.