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The long-acting combination of cabotegravir plus rilpivirine, administered as monthly or once-every-2-months jabs, appears to be effective in both older and younger patients living with HIV, with most maintaining virologic suppression through week 96, according to pooled data from the phase III ATLAS, FLAIR, and ATLAS-2M studies.

Long-acting injectable HIV drug works for all ages

06 Aug 2024

Android and Java app introduced for amputee profiling

An application for Android and Java enabled phones called ASCeNT or Amputee Screening through Cellphone Networking was developed by Ateneo Java Wireless Competency Center and Smart Communications, Inc. With a mobile solution for amputee profiling, people from distant areas can be assessed through submitted reports from the application and referred to specialists when necessary; which also makes follow-up care is more convenient. A version for iOS devices is being developed.

Android and Java app introduced for amputee profiling

New diagnostic tools, better treatments needed for TB

Currently available immunodiagnostic tests as well as widely used treatments for tuberculosis (TB) are not particularly effective, according to a new study.

New diagnostic tools, better treatments needed for TB

COPD trials excluding the majority of would-be patient types

Health care practitioners should carefully gauge the suitability of data from clinical trials involving patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), says one expert.

COPD trials excluding the majority of would-be patient types

Early chemo switch not beneficial in patients with high circulating tumor cells

In patients with metastatic breast cancer who failed to clear circulating tumor cells (CTCs) after one cycle of first-line chemotherapy, switching to a different chemotherapy does not improve survival or delay progression, the phase III SWOG S0500 trial has shown.

Early chemo switch not beneficial in patients with high circulating tumor cells

Testosterone deficiency a concern in Asia

Asian men have similar rates of biochemical andropause comorbidities and associated risk factors as those in the US and other Western countries, says an expert.

Testosterone deficiency a concern in Asia

The Role of Nutrition in Managing Diabetes: Essential Dietary Tips

Diabetes management is a comprehensive process that involves more than just medication. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in controlling blood sugar levels and maintaining overall health. By making informed dietary choices, individuals with diabetes can better manage their condition and enhance their quality of life.

The Role of Nutrition in Managing Diabetes: Essential Dietary Tips

Surgery a potential treatment for GERD-related heartburn

05 Aug 2024 by

Surgery may be a potential treatment for patients who have persistent heartburn due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) despite treatment with proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), according to a recent study.

Surgery a potential treatment for GERD-related heartburn

Individualizing asthma treatment: When to step up or step down?

05 Aug 2024 by

The variability of asthma between individual patients provides a strong rationale for the routine use of step up/step down therapy in asthma management, an expert says.

Individualizing asthma treatment: When to step up or step down?