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Hospitalization for COVID-19 shorter with dexamethasone vs methylprednisolone
In the treatment of COVID-19 inpatients, intravenous administration of dexamethasone leads to a shorter hospital stay compared with methylprednisolone, according to a study.
Hospitalization for COVID-19 shorter with dexamethasone vs methylprednisolone
17 Jul 2022
More than 6 in 10 hospitalized diabetics have obstructive sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is common among hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), afflicting over 60 percent of this patient population, a recent China study has found.
More than 6 in 10 hospitalized diabetics have obstructive sleep apnoea
12 Jul 2022
Age the biggest risk factor for COVID-19 mortality in haematological cancer patients
A study conducted in England has shown that in patients with haematological malignancy, the risk of COVID-19–related mortality is greatly influenced by age.
Age the biggest risk factor for COVID-19 mortality in haematological cancer patients
07 Jul 2022
OSA prevalence similar between resistant, refractory hypertension
The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is similar between resistant and refractory hypertensive patients, a study has shown. However, those with refractory hypertension are usually younger and have a better sleep pattern.
OSA prevalence similar between resistant, refractory hypertension
07 Jul 2022
Catheter-directed thrombolysis trumps systemic anticoagulation for submassive pulmonary embolism
Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) is superior to systemic anticoagulation (SA) for the treatment of submassive pulmonary embolism (sPE), leading to better mortality rates without additional safety signals, a recent meta-analysis has found.
