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A decrease in arterial stiffness by means of antihypertensive treatment could pave the way of blood pressure (BP) reduction, a study has shown.

Treatment-related reduction in arterial stiffness may precede BP lowering

Micra implant a viable substitute to pacemakers

The Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (M-TPS) can be a safe and effective substitute to a conventional pacemaker, suggests a study presented at the recent EHRA 2023. M-TPS has a surgically created subcutaneous pocket and no transvenous leads, which help prevent complications.

Micra implant a viable substitute to pacemakers

Type 2 hepatitis no different from type 1 in terms of outcome

Liver outcomes do not differ between types 1 and 2 autoimmune hepatitis presenting in childhood, reports a recent study.

Type 2 hepatitis no different from type 1 in terms of outcome

02 May 2023

Are paediatric oncology nurses well equipped in oral healthcare?

A survey evaluating paediatric oncology nurses from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital reveals that they may not be well-versed in terms of oral health knowledge.

Are paediatric oncology nurses well equipped in oral healthcare?

Repeated low-level red-light therapy shows potential for myopia prevention

The use of repeated low-level red-light intervention helps prevent myopia in children with premyopia, as reported in a study.

Repeated low-level red-light therapy shows potential for myopia prevention

Psychotherapy may lower CVD risk in patients with depression

Successful management of depression through psychological therapies may be associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), a study has shown.

Psychotherapy may lower CVD risk in patients with depression

02 May 2023

Extended vs standard ECG monitoring detects more arrhythmias in HCM

Extended ECG monitoring for 30 days significantly increases the detection rates of arrhythmias compared with the standard 24-hour monitoring period in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to the TEMPO-HCM study presented at EHRA 2023.

Extended vs standard ECG monitoring detects more arrhythmias in HCM

Dapagliflozin beneficial in heart failure

Treatment with dapagliflozin leads to lower incidence of total heart failure (HF) events and cardiovascular death, regardless of patient characteristics such as ejection fraction, according to a study.

Dapagliflozin beneficial in heart failure

Maternal depression during pregnancy may put babies at risk of type 1 diabetes

Children born to mothers who had depression and/or anxiety during pregnancy appear to have a heightened risk of developing type 1 diabetes, as shown in a study.

Maternal depression during pregnancy may put babies at risk of type 1 diabetes

01 May 2023

Does dextromethorphan premedication relieve cough during flexible bronchoscopy?

Premedication with dextromethorphan 1 hour prior to flexible bronchoscopy appears to alleviate cough slightly in patients under conscious sedation and on topical lignocaine, reports a recent study.

Does dextromethorphan premedication relieve cough during flexible bronchoscopy?