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Leisure-time physical activity prevents arterial stiffness in adults

Adults who engage in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) may benefit from better cardiometabolic health and are less likely to experience large artery stiffening, suggests a study.

TAVI superior to surgery in women with aortic stenosis

In women with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS), transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is superior to conventional surgery in terms of reducing death, stroke, and rehospitalization at 1 year, according to the RHEIA* trial presented at ESC 2024.

SGLT2i may improve COPD outcomes in T2D patients

In the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) appears to minimize COPD-related emergency room visits and hospitalizations, as shown in a study.

ECT continuation, maintenance may be needed to prevent relapse

For patients with neuropsychiatric conditions, continued electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can lower the likelihood of hospital readmission after a successful initial course, as shown in a study.

Changes in LSM predict development of liver-related events in NAFLD

Baseline and dynamic changes in liver stiffness measurement (LSM) show an independent and bidirectional association with the risk of developing liver-related events, suggests a study.

Improved biosimilar adoption rates drive healthcare cost savings in SG

In Singapore’s public healthcare institutions, value-driven healthcare strategies have contributed to the high adoption rates of biosimilars, leading to lower treatment costs and, subsequently, significant healthcare cost savings, as shown in a retrospective cross-sectional study.

Roflumilast holds therapeutic potential for severe recurrent aphthous stomatitis

In the treatment of severe recurrent aphthous stomatitis, roflumilast appears to reduce the number of flare-ups and ulcers, their duration, and ulcer-related symptoms, according to a study.