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First-line rucaparib boosts PFS in ovarian cancer regardless of HRD status

15 Sep 2022 by

First-line rucaparib maintenance therapy extends progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, according to results of the phase III ATHENA-MONO trial presented at the ESMO Gynaecological Cancers Conference 2022.

First-line rucaparib boosts PFS in ovarian cancer regardless of HRD status

15 Sep 2022

Formaldehyde exposure negatively impacts semen quality

15 Sep 2022

Men with long-term occupational exposure to formaldehyde tend to have poor semen quality, as reported in a study.

Formaldehyde exposure negatively impacts semen quality

15 Sep 2022

Endoscopy-assisted lateral neck dissection outperforms conventional open procedures

15 Sep 2022

For the treatment of thyroid cancer with lymph node metastasis, endoscopic-assisted lateral neck dissection (EALND) appears to be a safe and feasible alternative to conventional open lateral neck dissection (COLND), resulting in quicker postoperative recovery, a recent study has found.

Endoscopy-assisted lateral neck dissection outperforms conventional open procedures

15 Sep 2022

Older age, itch, pain predict depression in atopic dermatitis

15 Sep 2022

Depressive symptoms are common among adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) severity and may fluctuate over time, reveals a study. Persistent depression is significantly associated with older age, male sex, severe itch, and skin pain, among others.

Older age, itch, pain predict depression in atopic dermatitis

15 Sep 2022

AI-based stethoscope reliably spots aortic stenosis

15 Sep 2022 by

A stethoscope that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and has infrasound capabilities delivers accurate diagnosis of aortic stenosis (AS), a recent study has shown.

AI-based stethoscope reliably spots aortic stenosis

15 Sep 2022

Monkeypox now a global health emergency

15 Sep 2022 by

The WHO has declared the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency – the agency’s highest level of alert – following a worldwide upsurge in cases. There are currently 5 deaths tied to the outbreak – Spain has seen two deaths, India has one, while Brazil and Ecuador have one each. As of the latest reports, cases have crossed 38,800 in 80 countries where monkeypox is not endemic.

Monkeypox now a global health emergency

15 Sep 2022

Higher periconception RBC folate tied to lower offspring CHD risk

15 Sep 2022

Greater maternal red blood cell (RBC) folate, the gold-standard biomarker of folate exposure, appears to lower the risk of offspring congenital heart disease (CHD), reveals a study.

Higher periconception RBC folate tied to lower offspring CHD risk

15 Sep 2022

Roflumilast shows treatment potential for seborrheic dermatitis

15 Sep 2022 by

In the phase III STRATUM* trial, the investigational PDE4** inhibitor roflumilast improved multiple symptoms of moderate-to-severe seborrheic dermatitis (SD).

Roflumilast shows treatment potential for seborrheic dermatitis

15 Sep 2022

In-ear wearable accurately measures heart rate

15 Sep 2022 by

Under realistic clinical scenarios, an in-ear wearable photoplethysmography (PPG) device can match electrocardiography (ECG) for the measurement of heart rate, according to a recent study.

In-ear wearable accurately measures heart rate

15 Sep 2022

Upper-face botulinum toxin improves quality of life, psychosocial wellbeing

15 Sep 2022

Aside from improving physical appearance, injection of botulinum toxin to the upper face areas provides health benefits in terms of patient psychosocial wellbeing and quality of life, a recent literature review has found.

Upper-face botulinum toxin improves quality of life, psychosocial wellbeing

15 Sep 2022

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First-line rucaparib boosts PFS in ovarian cancer regardless of HRD status

First-line rucaparib boosts PFS in ovarian cancer regardless of HRD status

Formaldehyde exposure negatively impacts semen quality

Formaldehyde exposure negatively impacts semen quality

Endoscopy-assisted lateral neck dissection outperforms conventional open procedures

Endoscopy-assisted lateral neck dissection outperforms conventional open procedures

Older age, itch, pain predict depression in atopic dermatitis

Older age, itch, pain predict depression in atopic dermatitis

AI-based stethoscope reliably spots aortic stenosis

AI-based stethoscope reliably spots aortic stenosis

Monkeypox now a global health emergency

Monkeypox now a global health emergency

Higher periconception RBC folate tied to lower offspring CHD risk

Higher periconception RBC folate tied to lower offspring CHD risk

Roflumilast shows treatment potential for seborrheic dermatitis

Roflumilast shows treatment potential for seborrheic dermatitis

In-ear wearable accurately measures heart rate

In-ear wearable accurately measures heart rate

Upper-face botulinum toxin improves quality of life, psychosocial wellbeing

Upper-face botulinum toxin improves quality of life, psychosocial wellbeing