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SBRT effective, well tolerated for unresectable liver metastases

15 May 2023 by

A retrospective study in Hong Kong has shown that stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for patients with unresectable liver metastases.

SBRT effective, well tolerated for unresectable liver metastases

15 May 2023

Self-compassion, relation satisfaction mediate child sexual abuse-sexual functioning link

14 May 2023

Self-compassion and relationship satisfaction play a significant role in the relationship between sexual functioning and child sexual abuse (CSA), a study has found.

Self-compassion, relation satisfaction mediate child sexual abuse-sexual functioning link

14 May 2023

Chronic pancreatitis not linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes

14 May 2023

No association exists between chronic pancreatitis (CP) and adverse pregnancy outcomes, reports a study, noting a trend toward improvement in the clinical symptoms because of CP during pregnancy.

Chronic pancreatitis not linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes

14 May 2023

H. pylori eradication therapy may alter human gut virome

14 May 2023 by

Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy not only resulted in transient alteration of gut microbiota, but also significantly altered the gut virome, researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have found.

H. pylori eradication therapy may alter human gut virome

14 May 2023

Does ageing lead to testosterone level decline in men?

13 May 2023

Age does not appear to contribute to a significant decline in testosterone levels among men when adjusted for the presence of concomitant comorbidities, suggests a study.

Does ageing lead to testosterone level decline in men?

13 May 2023

Vigorous hydration prevents post-ERCP pancreatitis

13 May 2023

Vigorous periprocedural hydration (vHR) appears to be as effective as postprocedure per-rectal indomethacin for the prevention of postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP), a study has shown.

Vigorous hydration prevents post-ERCP pancreatitis

13 May 2023

Weight gain persists, obesity rises in children after pandemic lockdown

12 May 2023

Some children, particularly boys, continue to gain weight even after COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures have been eased, indicating the challenges in reversing the effects of lockdowns, reveals a study in Argentina. However, sedentary behaviours have decreased while quality of life has improved.

Weight gain persists, obesity rises in children after pandemic lockdown

12 May 2023

What are the top reasons for having an abortion among Singaporean women?

12 May 2023 by

Married women cite having enough children and the lack of financial capability to afford another child as the main reasons for having an abortion, according to a Singapore study, noting the need for better family planning and contraceptive counselling to prevent unwanted pregnancies.