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High-intensity focused ultrasound safe, effective for cirrhotic secondary hypersplenism

08 Dec 2022

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) appears to be a safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatment option for patients with cirrhotic secondary hypersplenism, a recent study has found.

High-intensity focused ultrasound safe, effective for cirrhotic secondary hypersplenism

08 Dec 2022

Veverimer does not delay CKD progression

07 Dec 2022 by

Treatment with once-daily veverimer did not delay chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, according to the results of the phase III VALOR-CKD trial.

Veverimer does not delay CKD progression

07 Dec 2022

Minimally invasive surgery safer but less effective than open surgery in children with DRE

07 Dec 2022

In the treatment of children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), minimally invasive magnetic resonance-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy is associated with lower rate of seizure freedom at 1 year but has the advantage of lower complication rates and shorter hospitalization as compared with open surgery, as shown in a study.

Minimally invasive surgery safer but less effective than open surgery in children with DRE

07 Dec 2022

A new consensus recommends care, management of obesity in Asia

07 Dec 2022 by

A new consensus paper on preliminary recommendations for the management and care of obesity in adults and children was released in October.

A new consensus recommends care, management of obesity in Asia

07 Dec 2022

Mindfulness-based classes help fight depression during pregnancy, postpartum period

07 Dec 2022 by

A group-based mindfulness intervention during pregnancy appears to favourably affect the well-being of women, with the benefit persisting through the postpartum period, as shown in a recent study.

Mindfulness-based classes help fight depression during pregnancy, postpartum period

07 Dec 2022

Degarelix tied to BMD decrease in prostate cancer

07 Dec 2022

Treatment with degarelix results in a substantial reduction in bone mineral density (BMD) and an increase in bone turnover markers, reports a study.

Degarelix tied to BMD decrease in prostate cancer

07 Dec 2022

PCSK9 inhibitors safe, effective in Asian patients, but expensive to use

07 Dec 2022 by

PCSK9 inhibitors alirocumab and evolocumab are not only safe and well tolerated but also efficacious in Asian patients, results of a real-world study in Singapore have shown. However, about a third of patients stopped using these medications due to their high costs.

PCSK9 inhibitors safe, effective in Asian patients, but expensive to use

07 Dec 2022

Exposure to air pollution ups risk of atopic dermatitis

07 Dec 2022

Long-term exposure to air pollutants, including gases and particulate matter, may increase the risk of developing atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a recent study.

Exposure to air pollution ups risk of atopic dermatitis

07 Dec 2022

Singapore’s youth endure high rates of bullying

07 Dec 2022 by

Peer victimization, or bullying, appears to be highly prevalent among youth, according to a recent Singapore study. In turn, bullying aggravates depressive symptoms and worsens quality of life.

Singapore’s youth endure high rates of bullying

07 Dec 2022

Infants with lower birthweight may have poorer cardiovascular health in midlife

07 Dec 2022

Lower birthweight appears to carry an increased future risk of developing myocardial infarction (MI) and unhealthy left ventricular (LV) phenotypes, a study has found.

Infants with lower birthweight may have poorer cardiovascular health in midlife

07 Dec 2022

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High-intensity focused ultrasound safe, effective for cirrhotic secondary hypersplenism

High-intensity focused ultrasound safe, effective for cirrhotic secondary hypersplenism

Veverimer does not delay CKD progression

Veverimer does not delay CKD progression

Minimally invasive surgery safer but less effective than open surgery in children with DRE

Minimally invasive surgery safer but less effective than open surgery in children with DRE

A new consensus recommends care, management of obesity in Asia

A new consensus recommends care, management of obesity in Asia

Mindfulness-based classes help fight depression during pregnancy, postpartum period

Mindfulness-based classes help fight depression during pregnancy, postpartum period

Degarelix tied to BMD decrease in prostate cancer

Degarelix tied to BMD decrease in prostate cancer

PCSK9 inhibitors safe, effective in Asian patients, but expensive to use

PCSK9 inhibitors safe, effective in Asian patients, but expensive to use

Exposure to air pollution ups risk of atopic dermatitis

Exposure to air pollution ups risk of atopic dermatitis

Singapore’s youth endure high rates of bullying

Singapore’s youth endure high rates of bullying

Infants with lower birthweight may have poorer cardiovascular health in midlife

Infants with lower birthweight may have poorer cardiovascular health in midlife