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FVIII/PC predicts complication risk in ACLD, but not coagulation potential

27 Jan 2022

In patients with advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD), ratio of procoagulant factor VIII to anticoagulant protein C (FVIII/PC) is significantly prognostic of decompensation, death, and acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), a new study has found. However, FVIII/PC is not related to thrombosis and does not reflect coagulation.

FVIII/PC predicts complication risk in ACLD, but not coagulation potential

27 Jan 2022

Low FODMAP diet promising in management of persistent symptoms in coeliac disease

27 Jan 2022

For treated patients with coeliac disease (CD) who are experiencing persistent symptoms, a short-term diet with moderately low fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAP) helps reduce gastrointestinal symptoms and improve CD-specific health, as suggested in a study.

Low FODMAP diet promising in management of persistent symptoms in coeliac disease

27 Jan 2022

Dronedarone better than sotalol in post-AF ablation setting

27 Jan 2022 by

Treatment with dronedarone following atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation appears to lead to a reduced risk of cardiovascular hospitalization as well as lower rates of combined proarrhythmia when compared with sotalol, as shown in a recent study.

Dronedarone better than sotalol in post-AF ablation setting

27 Jan 2022

Motivators, barriers to better heart health practices in Singapore

27 Jan 2022 by

Among adults with potentially modifiable behavioural risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, the patterns of motivators and barriers to such modifications vary widely, often depending on age and social status, according to a recent Singapore study.

Motivators, barriers to better heart health practices in Singapore

27 Jan 2022

Menopausal hormone therapy carries increased cutaneous melanoma risk

27 Jan 2022

The use of unopposed oestrogen in menopausal women may contribute to a heightened risk of cutaneous melanoma, a study has found.

Menopausal hormone therapy carries increased cutaneous melanoma risk

27 Jan 2022

Treatment-resistant hypertension can be monitored using home BP

27 Jan 2022

Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) may be a valuable method of monitoring for treatment-resistant hypertension and for subsequent risk stratification, a recent study has found.

Treatment-resistant hypertension can be monitored using home BP

27 Jan 2022

Early 3-day remdesivir course may prevent COVID-19 hospitalization, death

26 Jan 2022 by

An early, 3-day regimen of remdesivir may prevent hospitalization and death in patients with COVID-19 who are at risk for disease progression, according to results of the PINETREE study.

Early 3-day remdesivir course may prevent COVID-19 hospitalization, death

26 Jan 2022

Widely used Bazett formula overestimates corrected QT interval during an AF attack

26 Jan 2022

An atrial fibrillation (AF) attack does not substantially impact the corrected QT interval (QTc), a recent study suggests. Of existing formulae to correct QT, the Framingham formula achieves the best results while the Bazett formula appears to overestimate QTc during an AF attack.

Widely used Bazett formula overestimates corrected QT interval during an AF attack

26 Jan 2022

Obsessive-compulsive symptoms in clozapine-treated patients take a toll on their wellbeing

26 Jan 2022

Obsessive-compulsive symptoms appear to frequently occur among schizophrenic patients receiving treatment with clozapine, and these symptoms exert a negative effect on the patients’ wellbeing, a study reports.

Obsessive-compulsive symptoms in clozapine-treated patients take a toll on their wellbeing

26 Jan 2022

Binge watching TV tied to increased risk of VTE

26 Jan 2022 by

People who spend long hours (>4 hours a day) watching television (TV) have an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) than those who seldom watch TV, and this is independent of physical activity, according to a meta-analysis.

Binge watching TV tied to increased risk of VTE

26 Jan 2022

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FVIII/PC predicts complication risk in ACLD, but not coagulation potential

FVIII/PC predicts complication risk in ACLD, but not coagulation potential

Low FODMAP diet promising in management of persistent symptoms in coeliac disease

Low FODMAP diet promising in management of persistent symptoms in coeliac disease

Dronedarone better than sotalol in post-AF ablation setting

Dronedarone better than sotalol in post-AF ablation setting

Motivators, barriers to better heart health practices in Singapore

Motivators, barriers to better heart health practices in Singapore

Menopausal hormone therapy carries increased cutaneous melanoma risk

Menopausal hormone therapy carries increased cutaneous melanoma risk

Treatment-resistant hypertension can be monitored using home BP

Treatment-resistant hypertension can be monitored using home BP

Early 3-day remdesivir course may prevent COVID-19 hospitalization, death

Early 3-day remdesivir course may prevent COVID-19 hospitalization, death

Widely used Bazett formula overestimates corrected QT interval during an AF attack

Widely used Bazett formula overestimates corrected QT interval during an AF attack

Obsessive-compulsive symptoms in clozapine-treated patients take a toll on their wellbeing

Obsessive-compulsive symptoms in clozapine-treated patients take a toll on their wellbeing

Binge watching TV tied to increased risk of VTE

Binge watching TV tied to increased risk of VTE