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CVD prevention better with ACE inhibitor–statin combo than monotherapy
In patients with hypertension, combined treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors plus statins reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) at a greater magnitude as compared with ACE inhibitor monotherapy, a study has found.
CVD prevention better with ACE inhibitor–statin combo than monotherapy
08 Jul 2022
Age the biggest risk factor for COVID-19 mortality in haematological cancer patients
A study conducted in England has shown that in patients with haematological malignancy, the risk of COVID-19–related mortality is greatly influenced by age.
Age the biggest risk factor for COVID-19 mortality in haematological cancer patients
07 Jul 2022
Full lockdown hurts teens’ mental health
A recent Dutch study has found that mental wellbeing in adolescents deteriorate during the full lockdowns to curb the COVID-19 outbreak, though such strict restrictions also seem to confer some degree of psychological benefit.
Full lockdown hurts teens’ mental health
07 Jul 2022
L-MOCA: Olaparib maintenance for ovarian cancer benefits Asians
Maintenance monotherapy with olaparib appears safe and effective in Asian patients with platinum-sensitive relapsed (PSR) ovarian cancer, regardless of their BRCA status, as shown in the results of the phase III, open-label, single-arm L-MOCA study.