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Itchy Rash (Urticaria) (Patient Counselling Guide)

14 Jul 2023

Skin rashes occur as the body’s response to chemical mediators eg, histamine, released by the body into the bloodstream.

Itchy Rash (Urticaria) (Patient Counselling Guide)

14 Jul 2023

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Patient Counselling Guide)

14 Jul 2023

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux, is a condition in which the stomach contents regurgitate (back up or reflux) into the esophagus causing inflammation (esophagitis) and damage to the esophageal wall. The regurgitated liquid usually contains acid and pepsin (an enzyme that begins the digestion of proteins in the stomach) that are produced by the stomach.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Patient Counselling Guide)

14 Jul 2023

Postponing Menstruation (Patient Counselling Guide)

14 Jul 2023

Postponing Menstruation, also known as delaying menstruation or menstrual manipulation, refers to the use of hormonal contraceptives to control the frequency and volume of menstrual periods, in effect avoiding the discomfort caused by its accompanying symptoms (eg, abdominal cramping, severe headache, feeling of weakness,and/or bloating). Some women suffer from painful or debilitating menstruation, hence, opting to avoid periods for the purpose of attending or enjoying special occasions (eg, honeymoon, planned vacation, athletic competition, or important exam).

Postponing Menstruation (Patient Counselling Guide)

14 Jul 2023

Sleep Disorders (Patient Counselling Guide)

14 Jul 2023

Sleep is a basic human need that is critical to both physical and mental health. Most people have trouble sleeping. However, if sleep problems regularly occur and interfere with daily life, a sleep disorder should be considered.

Sleep Disorders (Patient Counselling Guide)

14 Jul 2023

Stress (Patient Counselling Guide)

14 Jul 2023

Stress is the body’s reaction to situations that are seemingly difficult or threatening. The body tends to produce the hormones cortisol, the main stress hormone, and adrenaline, preparing the individual for some fight-or-flight action to deal with the threat.

Stress (Patient Counselling Guide)

14 Jul 2023

OSA treatment with positive airway pressure reduces economic burden in HFpEF

13 Jul 2023

In patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and comorbid obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy helps lower the use of healthcare resource, according to a study.

OSA treatment with positive airway pressure reduces economic burden in HFpEF

13 Jul 2023

QUIWI: FLT3 type II inhibitor confers survival advantage in acute myeloid leukaemia

13 Jul 2023 by

The FLT3 type II inhibitor quizartinib, when combined with induction and consolidated therapy and continued for up to 12 cycles, yields survival benefits such as prolonged overall and relapse-free survival in patients with newly diagnosed wild-type acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), as shown in the interim results of the phase II study QUIWI.

QUIWI: FLT3 type II inhibitor confers survival advantage in acute myeloid leukaemia

13 Jul 2023

Does acute kidney injury lead to CKD progression?

13 Jul 2023

Mild to moderate acute kidney injury (AKI) is slightly associated with worsening subsequent kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) following adjustments for pre-AKI estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), proteinuria, and other covariables, with the possibility of no correlation, suggests a study.

Does acute kidney injury lead to CKD progression?

13 Jul 2023

Can cuffless wearable devices track BP changes?

13 Jul 2023 by

A cuffless wearable device may help improve hypertension management if it demonstrates accuracy and clinical utility. However, a recent study has found that a commercially available blood pressure (BP) monitoring device does not accurately track night-time BP decline and medication-induced BP changes.

Can cuffless wearable devices track BP changes?

13 Jul 2023

Factors tied to masked hypertension vary depending on sleep hypertension

13 Jul 2023

The presence of sleep hypertension modifies the sleep-related factors associated with masked hypertension, according to a study.

Factors tied to masked hypertension vary depending on sleep hypertension

13 Jul 2023

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OSA treatment with positive airway pressure reduces economic burden in HFpEF

OSA treatment with positive airway pressure reduces economic burden in HFpEF

QUIWI: FLT3 type II inhibitor confers survival advantage in acute myeloid leukaemia

QUIWI: FLT3 type II inhibitor confers survival advantage in acute myeloid leukaemia

Does acute kidney injury lead to CKD progression?

Does acute kidney injury lead to CKD progression?

Can cuffless wearable devices track BP changes?

Can cuffless wearable devices track BP changes?

Factors tied to masked hypertension vary depending on sleep hypertension

Factors tied to masked hypertension vary depending on sleep hypertension