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Transmissibility of respiratory syncytial virus changes with the weather

02 Dec 2020 bởi

Meteorological factors, such as humidity, precipitation, ambient temperature, and wind speed, seem to affect the transmissibility of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to a recent Singapore study.

Transmissibility of respiratory syncytial virus changes with the weather

Slight changes in PSA warrant closer attention in nonmetastatic CRPC

Men with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) who have rapidly rising levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) see radiographic progression of their malignancy even without meeting the criteria set by the Prostate Cancer Working Group 2 (PCWG2), a recent study has shown.

Slight changes in PSA warrant closer attention in nonmetastatic CRPC

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 November 2020)

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16 - 30 November 2020 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 November 2020)

Evidence-based intervention fails to reduce haemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infection

An evidence-based, multifaceted intervention aimed at reducing haemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infections (HD-CRBSIs) failed to improve this outcome, results of the REDUCCTION* trial showed.

Evidence-based intervention fails to reduce haemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infection

Alzheimer’s disease prevention: Can antidepressants lend a hand?

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor escitalopram holds promise in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, reducing amyloid-β-42 levels in cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissue in older adults with normal cognitive function, according to recent evidence.

Alzheimer’s disease prevention: Can antidepressants lend a hand?

New model effectively predicts mortality in RA‐ILD patients

A risk prediction model based on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) variables appear useful for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-associated interstitial lung disease (ILD), suggests a study.

New model effectively predicts mortality in RA‐ILD patients

AKI after percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral repair tied to worse outcomes

Despite the lack of significant contrast use, nearly one in six patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip) develop acute kidney injury (AKI), which is associated with device failure or other severe conditions, according to a study.

AKI after percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral repair tied to worse outcomes

Ambulatory heart rate parameters predict death in hypertensive patients

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) provides significant data on heart rate (HR) parameters, which can help predict the risk of mortality in patients with hypertension, a study has found.

Ambulatory heart rate parameters predict death in hypertensive patients

Is the Mediterranean diet protective against arthritis?

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) may reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in women who are ever-smokers, according to the French E3N-EPIC* study.

Is the Mediterranean diet protective against arthritis?