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Insomnia in children with ADHD affects daytime behaviour and cognitive functioning

28 Jun 2022 by

Insomnia may play a role in manifestation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and has a negative effect on cognitive abilities of children with ADHD, according to a cross-sectional study by the University of Hong Kong (HKU), the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital.

Insomnia in children with ADHD affects daytime behaviour and cognitive functioning

28 Jun 2022

Brentuximab vedotin + chemo ups EFS in high-risk paediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

28 Jun 2022 by

The combination of brentuximab vedotin (Bv) and chemotherapy was superior to a standard paediatric dose-intensive chemotherapy regimen in boosting event-free survival (EFS) in paediatric patients with high-risk Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), according to the phase III AHOD1331* trial presented at ASCO 2022.

Brentuximab vedotin + chemo ups EFS in high-risk paediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

28 Jun 2022

High-intensity laser plus physical activity beneficial in knee osteoarthritis

27 Jun 2022

In the management of patients with knee osteoarthritis, the combination of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) plus exercise therapy (ET) yields more favourable effects on several outcomes, such as pain and functional disability, when compared with low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) plus ET, although both combinations are better than physical activity alone, according to a study.

High-intensity laser plus physical activity beneficial in knee osteoarthritis

27 Jun 2022

Response analysis further establishes tezepelumab benefit in severe uncontrolled asthma

27 Jun 2022 by

Adolescents and adults with severe uncontrolled asthma while on inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) had greater responses to the human monoclonal antibody tezepelumab than placebo, according to prespecified exploratory results of the phase III NAVIGATOR trial.

Response analysis further establishes tezepelumab benefit in severe uncontrolled asthma

27 Jun 2022

Stinging, burning sensation after DED medication use a major concern to patients

27 Jun 2022 by

Patients with dry eye disease (DED) can achieve optimal symptom alleviation with available medications, but getting patients to take their medications remains a challenge due to side effects. Taking the burn or sting out of medications might help, according to a Singapore study.

Stinging, burning sensation after DED medication use a major concern to patients

27 Jun 2022

Pickle juice relieves cramps in cirrhotic patients

27 Jun 2022

Sipping pickle brine at muscle cramp onset reduces cramp severity with no serious adverse events among patients with cirrhosis, a study has shown.

Pickle juice relieves cramps in cirrhotic patients

27 Jun 2022

Vonoprazan superior to PPI for heartburn resolution in erosive esophagitis patients

27 Jun 2022 by

Vonoprazan 20 mg once daily (QD) appears as effective as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) on day 1 and equally or more effective on day 7 in the treatment of heartburn in adults with erosive esophagitis, results of a network meta-analysis have shown.

Vonoprazan superior to PPI for heartburn resolution in erosive esophagitis patients

27 Jun 2022

Pharmacist intervention confers benefits on cardiovascular outcomes

27 Jun 2022

Pharmacist interventions help improve cardiovascular disease management, including risk factor control, better medication adherence, and reduction in morbidity and mortality, a study has found.

Pharmacist intervention confers benefits on cardiovascular outcomes

27 Jun 2022

COPD tied to earlier lung cancer diagnosis

27 Jun 2022 by

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with an earlier diagnosis of lung cancer, according to a cross-sectional, real-world study.

COPD tied to earlier lung cancer diagnosis

27 Jun 2022

Inability to stand on a leg for 10 sec tied to shorter life in older adults

27 Jun 2022 by

Inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds (sec) is strongly linked to a higher risk of death, and consequently, a shorter life expectancy in older adults, according to a study in Brazil.

Inability to stand on a leg for 10 sec tied to shorter life in older adults

27 Jun 2022

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Insomnia in children with ADHD affects daytime behaviour and cognitive functioning

Insomnia in children with ADHD affects daytime behaviour and cognitive functioning

Brentuximab vedotin + chemo ups EFS in high-risk paediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

Brentuximab vedotin + chemo ups EFS in high-risk paediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

High-intensity laser plus physical activity beneficial in knee osteoarthritis

High-intensity laser plus physical activity beneficial in knee osteoarthritis

Response analysis further establishes tezepelumab benefit in severe uncontrolled asthma

Response analysis further establishes tezepelumab benefit in severe uncontrolled asthma

Stinging, burning sensation after DED medication use a major concern to patients

Stinging, burning sensation after DED medication use a major concern to patients

Pickle juice relieves cramps in cirrhotic patients

Pickle juice relieves cramps in cirrhotic patients

Vonoprazan superior to PPI for heartburn resolution in erosive esophagitis patients

Vonoprazan superior to PPI for heartburn resolution in erosive esophagitis patients

Pharmacist intervention confers benefits on cardiovascular outcomes

Pharmacist intervention confers benefits on cardiovascular outcomes

COPD tied to earlier lung cancer diagnosis

COPD tied to earlier lung cancer diagnosis

Inability to stand on a leg for 10 sec tied to shorter life in older adults

Inability to stand on a leg for 10 sec tied to shorter life in older adults