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Gastric acid suppression plus sorafenib may lower survival in advanced HCC

26 Jan 2021

Progression-free (PFS) and overall survival (OS) are significantly lower in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated with sorafenib and concomitant gastric acid suppression therapy, a recent study has found.

Gastric acid suppression plus sorafenib may lower survival in advanced HCC

26 Jan 2021

BMI cutoff for overweight needs readjustment in Asians, says study

26 Jan 2021 bởi

Body mass index (BMI) levels both above and below 25.0–29.9 kg/m2 are associated with increased mortality in a population without pre-existing disease, suggesting that the current cutoff of overweight (BMI ≥23 kg/m2) may need re-evaluation and that BMI alone may not be an accurate measure for indicating adiposity in Asians, according to a prospective cohort study in Korea.

BMI cutoff for overweight needs readjustment in Asians, says study

26 Jan 2021

Which secondary prophylaxis is best at reducing EV bleeding, mortality in cirrhotics?

26 Jan 2021

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is superior to endoscopic band ligation (EBL) and other nonsurgical secondary prophylaxis interventions in reducing the incidence of cirrhosis oesophageal varices (EV) rebleeding, rebleeding-related mortality, and overall mortality in cirrhosis, results of a study have shown.

Which secondary prophylaxis is best at reducing EV bleeding, mortality in cirrhotics?

26 Jan 2021

Antibiotics improve disease activity in adults with Crohn’s disease

26 Jan 2021 bởi

A meta-analysis presented at Crohn’s and Colitis 2021 demonstrated reductions in disease activity among adults with Crohn’s disease (CD) who were taking antibiotics.

Antibiotics improve disease activity in adults with Crohn’s disease

26 Jan 2021

B-cells remember COVID-19, protect against reinfection

26 Jan 2021 bởi

While antibody titres against SARS-CoV-2 wane with time, the immune system is capable of producing memory B-cells that can last for at least 6 months after infection, suggesting that the body will be able to protect itself in the case of re-exposure, according to a new study.

B-cells remember COVID-19, protect against reinfection

26 Jan 2021

Lidocaine spray before sex can help with premature ejaculation

26 Jan 2021

A 5% lidocaine spray on the glans penis just before intercourse improves intravaginal ejaculation latency time (IELT) among men suffering from premature ejaculation (PE), reports a recent study.

Lidocaine spray before sex can help with premature ejaculation

26 Jan 2021

Sexual problems in men with ankylosing spondylitis tied to disease activity

26 Jan 2021

Male patients with ankylosing spondylitis appear to have poor sexual performance, and this problem is associated with disease activity rather than sexual hormonal profile, according to a study.

Sexual problems in men with ankylosing spondylitis tied to disease activity

26 Jan 2021

Chinese herbal pill eases pain in chronic pelvic pain syndrome

26 Jan 2021

Ningmitai capsule, a preparation containing multiple components of Chinese herbal medicine, is safe and effective in the treatment of patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome, helping alleviate pain and improve quality of life, a study has shown.

Chinese herbal pill eases pain in chronic pelvic pain syndrome

26 Jan 2021

Bright light therapy beneficial in unipolar depression with evening chronotype

26 Jan 2021 bởi

Results of the world’s first randomized controlled study on adjunctive bright light therapy (BLT) for patients with unipolar major depressive disorder and concomitant evening chronotype by investigators from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) show greater and more rapid remission of depression with BLT vs dim red light (DRL) with gradual timing advancement protocol.

Bright light therapy beneficial in unipolar depression with evening chronotype

26 Jan 2021

HKU discovers CC2D1A mutations specific to local heterotaxy patients

26 Jan 2021 bởi

Researchers at the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Hong Kong (HKU), have discovered a unique association between CC2D1A mutations and heterotaxy in Chinese or Asian patients.

HKU discovers CC2D1A mutations specific to local heterotaxy patients

26 Jan 2021

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Gastric acid suppression plus sorafenib may lower survival in advanced HCC

Gastric acid suppression plus sorafenib may lower survival in advanced HCC

BMI cutoff for overweight needs readjustment in Asians, says study

BMI cutoff for overweight needs readjustment in Asians, says study

Which secondary prophylaxis is best at reducing EV bleeding, mortality in cirrhotics?

Which secondary prophylaxis is best at reducing EV bleeding, mortality in cirrhotics?

Antibiotics improve disease activity in adults with Crohn’s disease

Antibiotics improve disease activity in adults with Crohn’s disease

B-cells remember COVID-19, protect against reinfection

B-cells remember COVID-19, protect against reinfection

Lidocaine spray before sex can help with premature ejaculation

Lidocaine spray before sex can help with premature ejaculation

Sexual problems in men with ankylosing spondylitis tied to disease activity

Sexual problems in men with ankylosing spondylitis tied to disease activity

Chinese herbal pill eases pain in chronic pelvic pain syndrome

Chinese herbal pill eases pain in chronic pelvic pain syndrome

Bright light therapy beneficial in unipolar depression with evening chronotype

Bright light therapy beneficial in unipolar depression with evening chronotype

HKU discovers CC2D1A mutations specific to local heterotaxy patients

HKU discovers CC2D1A mutations specific to local heterotaxy patients