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Nomogram predicts hydrocephalus risk in children with bacterial meningitis
A recent study has designed a predictive model that can be used by clinicians to determine the risk of hydrocephalus in children with bacterial meningitis.
Nomogram predicts hydrocephalus risk in children with bacterial meningitis
18 Aug 2022
Poor mental health raises risk of incident T2D
People with worse overall psychological wellbeing are at significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a dose‒response manner irrespective of their genetic predisposition, suggest the results of a recent study.
Poor mental health raises risk of incident T2D
18 Aug 2022
MTX treatment break improves COVID-19 booster response in patients with IMIDs
In individuals with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs*), a 2-week interruption in methotrexate (MTX) treatment led to enhanced COVID-19 booster vaccine response compared with those who continued with MTX treatment, according to findings from the VROOM** study.
MTX treatment break improves COVID-19 booster response in patients with IMIDs
18 Aug 2022
Local failure tied to survival in intermediate-risk PCa after definitive radiotherapy
In men with intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer (PCa), local failure after definitive radiation therapy (RT) is indicative of survival outcomes, according to a recent study.
Local failure tied to survival in intermediate-risk PCa after definitive radiotherapy
18 Aug 2022
Psychotherapy for alcohol use disorder extends benefit to alcohol-related liver disease
Undergoing psychotherapy for alcohol use disorder (AUD) helps prevent the incidence and progression of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), according to a study.
Psychotherapy for alcohol use disorder extends benefit to alcohol-related liver disease
18 Aug 2022
Meta-analysis: “Sunshine vitamin” may brighten mood
Vitamin D is known for its role in bone ossification, and most of this vitamin is made when skin is exposed to sunlight. Recently, a meta-analysis has reported that supplemental vitamin D can help alleviate depressive symptoms in adults.