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Low BMD, fracture risk upped in childhood cancer survivors

25 Jan 2023 by

Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) appear to have an increased risk of low bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture compared with the general population, according to a cross-sectional study from the Netherlands.

Low BMD, fracture risk upped in childhood cancer survivors

25 Jan 2023

Immune checkpoint inhibitors carry some risk of hepatotoxicity

25 Jan 2023

The use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for the treatment of various cancers appears to have hepatotoxic effects, the risk of which is greater with ICI combination therapy than with monotherapy, as reported in a recent study.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors carry some risk of hepatotoxicity

25 Jan 2023

Lidocaine cream helps relieve vax pain in infants

25 Jan 2023

Use of lidocaine 4% cream reduces total cry duration after vaccinations of infants relative to placebo, as shown in a study, noting that both caregivers and nurses are willing to use this cream for pain management in a clinic setting if available.

Lidocaine cream helps relieve vax pain in infants

25 Jan 2023

Rehabilitation plus robotic therapy improves outcomes in COVID-19 patients

25 Jan 2023 by

Inpatient rehabilitation with a comprehensive rehabilitation program offers benefits to post-COVID-19 patients, reports a Singapore study, noting that functional outcomes may be further improved with adjunct robotic therapy.

Rehabilitation plus robotic therapy improves outcomes in COVID-19 patients

25 Jan 2023

Insulin injections plus GLP-1 RAs may improve A1c, reduce insulin dose in diabetic patients

25 Jan 2023

Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in combination with multiple daily insulin injections (MDII) is associated with an improvement in A1c and a reduction in insulin doses without increased hypoglycaemia, reports a study.

Insulin injections plus GLP-1 RAs may improve A1c, reduce insulin dose in diabetic patients

25 Jan 2023

Academic stress may affect uni students’ mental health; walnuts may come to aid

25 Jan 2023 by

Academic stress may take a toll on the mental health status of university students, particularly during examination periods, but walnut consumption may help thwart such negative effects, a study from Australia has shown.

Academic stress may affect uni students’ mental health; walnuts may come to aid

25 Jan 2023

Robotic walking stick to make navigation easier for the blind, visually impaired

25 Jan 2023 by

A trio of engineers has developed a smart cane that provides navigation assistance with warning vibrations and spoken directions, enhancing the independence of people with blindness or visual impairments by helping them find a seat in a public space or the right products in a grocery store, among others.

Robotic walking stick to make navigation easier for the blind, visually impaired

25 Jan 2023

PCOS does not make COVID-19 worse for women

25 Jan 2023

In women who have contracted COVID-19, the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) does not appear to drive the risk of increased disease severity, according to a study.