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Constipation may be warning sign of falling in early PD

10 Mar 2021

In patients with early Parkinson’s disease (PD), risk factors for falling are often associated with gastrointestinal dysautonomia, a recent Korea study has found.

Constipation may be warning sign of falling in early PD

10 Mar 2021

Extended-release viloxazine for ADHD in kids scores high in phase III trial

10 Mar 2021 by

The investigational attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication viloxazine extended-release, known as SPN-812, rapidly reduces symptoms in school-aged children with a tolerable safety profile, as shown in the results of a phase III trial.

Extended-release viloxazine for ADHD in kids scores high in phase III trial

10 Mar 2021

YouTube videos of inhaler use omit key steps

10 Mar 2021

Several videos for demonstrating Respimat Soft mist inhaler technique are available through YouTube, but some key steps have been omitted, according to a study, noting that comprehensive and repetitive patient education should be provided and supplemented with reputable online sources.

YouTube videos of inhaler use omit key steps

10 Mar 2021

High success rate of first-attempt emergency intubation seen in SG centre

10 Mar 2021 by

A recent study has shown that senior trainees or fellows perform most of the emergency intubations for medical indications in a Singapore centre, using rapid sequence intubation (RSI) and video laryngoscopy, with good first-attempt success.

High success rate of first-attempt emergency intubation seen in SG centre

10 Mar 2021

Sympathetic nerve traffic overactivity seen in CKD patients

10 Mar 2021

There appears to be a significantly higher microneurographic sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), independently of comorbidities, than in healthy individuals, which is associated with renal function, age, body mass index (BMI), and heart rate, reveals a study.

Sympathetic nerve traffic overactivity seen in CKD patients

10 Mar 2021

Chemo continues to benefit UTUC patients, updated POUT analysis shows

10 Mar 2021 by

In an updated analysis of the phase III POUT* trial presented at ASCO GU 2021, peri-operative chemotherapy continued to improve disease-free survival (DFS) compared with surveillance in patients with upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC).

Chemo continues to benefit UTUC patients, updated POUT analysis shows

10 Mar 2021

Sacral neuromodulation eases symptoms in kids amid high reoperation rates

10 Mar 2021 by

Despite high rates of reoperation, most children on sacral neuromodulation (SNM) devices either continue to use these tools or experience symptom improvements enough to permit device removal in the moderate term, according to a new study.

Sacral neuromodulation eases symptoms in kids amid high reoperation rates

10 Mar 2021

How do prehospital physicians decide when to start/stop CPR?

10 Mar 2021

Prehospital physicians routinely make the decision to start (or continue) or withhold (or terminate) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) based on situational and immediately available factors, such as patient age and resuscitation efforts by the emergency team, a recent study has found.

How do prehospital physicians decide when to start/stop CPR?

10 Mar 2021

Pre-menarche type 1 diabetes linked to shorter reproductive period

10 Mar 2021

Women who developed type 1 diabetes prior to menarche have shorter reproductive period, experiencing delayed menarche and earlier natural menopause, compared with nondiabetic women, as suggested in a study.

Pre-menarche type 1 diabetes linked to shorter reproductive period

10 Mar 2021

$Virtual reality-assisted therapy shows promise in refractory schizophrenia$

Virtual reality-assisted therapy shows promise in refractory schizophrenia

10 Mar 2021

In patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, virtual reality-assisted therapy (VRT) is as effective as cognitive behavioural therapy, with effects lasting over time, a study reports. However, VRT confers greater benefits for auditory verbal hallucinations and additional effects on affective symptoms and quality of life.

Virtual reality-assisted therapy shows promise in refractory schizophrenia

10 Mar 2021

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Constipation may be warning sign of falling in early PD

Constipation may be warning sign of falling in early PD

Extended-release viloxazine for ADHD in kids scores high in phase III trial

Extended-release viloxazine for ADHD in kids scores high in phase III trial

YouTube videos of inhaler use omit key steps

YouTube videos of inhaler use omit key steps

High success rate of first-attempt emergency intubation seen in SG centre

High success rate of first-attempt emergency intubation seen in SG centre

Sympathetic nerve traffic overactivity seen in CKD patients

Sympathetic nerve traffic overactivity seen in CKD patients

Chemo continues to benefit UTUC patients, updated POUT analysis shows

Chemo continues to benefit UTUC patients, updated POUT analysis shows

Sacral neuromodulation eases symptoms in kids amid high reoperation rates

Sacral neuromodulation eases symptoms in kids amid high reoperation rates

How do prehospital physicians decide when to start/stop CPR?

How do prehospital physicians decide when to start/stop CPR?

Pre-menarche type 1 diabetes linked to shorter reproductive period

Pre-menarche type 1 diabetes linked to shorter reproductive period

Virtual reality-assisted therapy shows promise in refractory schizophrenia

Virtual reality-assisted therapy shows promise in refractory schizophrenia