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Poor metabolic health appears to increase susceptibility to pancreatic cancer regardless of body mass index, a study suggests.

Metabolically unhealthy individuals at risk of pancreatic cancer

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01 - 15 March 2021)

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 01-15 March 2021 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 (01 - 15 March 2021)

Short-term cardiac rehabilitation boosts physical performance among elderly CVD patients

Short-term cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is effective at improving physical function among frail elderly patients of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), a recent study has found. Longer durations of CR may also be beneficial for exercise capacity.

Short-term cardiac rehabilitation boosts physical performance among elderly CVD patients

Cooling vests relieve COVID-19 nurses of heat strain from PPE

Wearing cooling vests during shifts in COVID-19 wards can help nurses feel less heat strain, the COOLVID* study shows.

Cooling vests relieve COVID-19 nurses of heat strain from PPE

Antibiotics for infections: Longer course not necessarily better

When it comes to treating infections and reducing related hospitalizations, shorter antibiotic courses are just as effective as longer ones, according to a study conducted in the UK, where prescribing trends indicate an increase in long courses and a decline in short courses.

Antibiotics for infections: Longer course not necessarily better

Sepsis a major cause of morbidity, death in VLBW infants

Neonatal sepsis is the most common reason for morbidity and mortality in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants, while Escherichia coli and coagulase-negative staphylococci are the most prevalent pathogens, data from a large German neonatal cohort have shown.

Sepsis a major cause of morbidity, death in VLBW infants

Tedizolid proven safe, effective for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections

Tedizolid is a safe and effective treatment option for adolescents with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs), particularly those with S. aureus-susceptible strains, a study has shown.

Tedizolid proven safe, effective for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections

Diabetes, mood disorders prevalent in plaque palmoplantar psoriasis

Several comorbidities associated with psoriasis vulgaris are also prevalent in patients with plaque palmoplantar psoriasis (PPP), a recent study has found. In addition, individuals with PPP have a particularly high risk for mood disorders.

Diabetes, mood disorders prevalent in plaque palmoplantar psoriasis

Metformin protective against death in individuals with diabetes, COVID-19?

Metformin use in individuals with diabetes who contracted COVID-19 was associated with a dramatic reduction in mortality risk, a study has shown.

Metformin protective against death in individuals with diabetes, COVID-19?

Deep neural networks can foretell atrial fibrillation a year ahead

Using a resting 12-lead digital electrocardiogram (ECG), deep neural networks (DNNs) can be trained to predict the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) within a year in people with no prior history, according to a recent study.

Deep neural networks can foretell atrial fibrillation a year ahead