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Dysmenorrhoea, urinary pain predict deep infiltrating endometriosis
Severe dysmenorrhoea, pain related to urinary and gastrointestinal tracts, higher fertility desire and infertility rate are all associated with deep infiltrating endometriosis, according to a Singapore study. On the other hand, heavy menstrual bleeding is predictive of adenomyosis.
Dysmenorrhoea, urinary pain predict deep infiltrating endometriosis
28 Mar 2023
COVID-19 vaccine risk-benefit ratio favourable for patients with rheumatic diseases
In the CONVIN-SING* study, there was a favourable risk-benefit ratio for COVID-19 vaccination in individuals with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIIRD) who have received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine risk-benefit ratio favourable for patients with rheumatic diseases
28 Mar 2023
Hands-free, pocket-size device helps ease breathing for people with COPD
A small positive-expiratory pressure (PEP) device that can be used on-demand shows promise for improving the lives of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study.
Hands-free, pocket-size device helps ease breathing for people with COPD
27 Mar 2023
Chemotherapy plus ICI treatment ups VTE risk in cancer patients
Combination treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) and chemotherapy is associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult cancer patients, reveals a study. In addition, a similar VTE disease course is seen after ICI exposure, irrespective of other immune-related adverse events (irAEs).
Chemotherapy plus ICI treatment ups VTE risk in cancer patients
27 Mar 2023
Oral, on-the-skin immunotherapies show promise against peanut allergy in children
Children who are allergic to peanuts may benefit from two immunotherapies, one oral and another epicutaneous or on-the-skin, which have demonstrated safety and efficacy in separate studies presented at the recent AAAAI 2023.
