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Blood biomarkers allow assessment of mortality risk in acute aortic dissection
Preoperative levels of D-dimer and white blood cells are risk factors for in-hospital mortality in patients with type A acute aortic dissection, a recent study has found.
Blood biomarkers allow assessment of mortality risk in acute aortic dissection
29 Sep 2021
Romosozumab prevents new vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
Twelve months of treatment with romosozumab produce marked reductions in new vertebral fractures, especially moderate-to-severe fractures, among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, according to a study.
Romosozumab prevents new vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
29 Sep 2021
Low-carb diets may improve renal, CV risk factors in T2D patients
In individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) may improve renal and cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, suggests a review from the UK.
Low-carb diets may improve renal, CV risk factors in T2D patients
29 Sep 2021
Low-intensity shockwave with PDE-5i safe, effective for erectile dysfunction
The combination of low-intensity shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT) with phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) medication safely improves erectile function in vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED) patients who had failed first-line oral therapy, a recent study has found.
Low-intensity shockwave with PDE-5i safe, effective for erectile dysfunction
29 Sep 2021
Add-on metoprolol of no benefit to high-risk prostate cancer patients
Use of metoprolol among high-risk prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy does not appear to improve oncological outcomes, as shown in a study.