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Personalized approach may improve PrEP uptake in MSM, transgenders

A recent study in the Philippines has identified key demographic and behavioural patterns among Filipino men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender individuals (TGIs) regarding their awareness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and modality preferences.

Personalized approach may improve PrEP uptake in MSM, transgenders

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Longer lactation duration tied to lower maternal CAD, stroke risks

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Extended durations of lactation appear to reduce the risk of maternal coronary artery disease (CAD) diagnosed before age 70 years, according to a study.

Longer lactation duration tied to lower maternal CAD, stroke risks

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Hormone therapy use has no bearing on severe COVID-19 outcomes

18 hours ago

A recent study suggests that the use of hormone therapy does not contribute to increased women with severe symptoms of COVID-19.

Hormone therapy use has no bearing on severe COVID-19 outcomes

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Intermittent energy restriction stands out for improving outcomes in people with T2D, obesity

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In individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity, an intermittent energy restriction (IER) diet helps with glucose control, with the advantage of improving insulin sensitivity, reducing triglycerides, and being easier to follow compared with other dietary interventions, as shown in a single-centre randomized controlled trial.

Intermittent energy restriction stands out for improving outcomes in people with T2D, obesity

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Dapagliflozin plus spironolactone improves outcomes in HFpEF

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Combined treatment with dapagliflozin and spironolactone results in greater reductions in N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) than dapagliflozine alone in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a recent study has shown.

Dapagliflozin plus spironolactone improves outcomes in HFpEF

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Unhealthy weight in parents before pregnancy tied to adverse birth outcomes

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The preconception weight of parents, whether too low or too high, contributes to the risk of adverse birth outcomes, including perinatal death and birth defects, according to a study.

Unhealthy weight in parents before pregnancy tied to adverse birth outcomes

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Hypertension in pregnancy may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in Asians

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Women with a history of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are at increased risk of developing brain changes that lead to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a study from Singapore.

Hypertension in pregnancy may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in Asians

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Switching to DOACs may prevent stroke, bleeding in older adults

16 Aug 2025

Older patients on a vitamin K antagonist (VKA) derive benefits from switching to standard-dose (SD) direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC) as shown by significant decreases in stroke or systemic embolism, fatal and intracranial bleeding, and death, reveals a study.

Switching to DOACs may prevent stroke, bleeding in older adults

16 Aug 2025

Prenatal SSRI, SNRI exposure linked to elevated risk of PPH

16 Aug 2025

Women with prenatal exposure to selective serotonin and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs and SNRIs) are at increased risk of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), although residual confounding cannot be ruled out, as reported in a study.

Prenatal SSRI, SNRI exposure linked to elevated risk of PPH

16 Aug 2025

Advancing collaboration in COVID-19 care

16 Aug 2025

Held in June 2025 in Singapore, the Pfizer COVID-CONNECT Masterclass convened international experts to discuss the evolving challenges of COVID-19. Co-chaired by Dr Asok Kurup and Dr Luke Moore, this event assessed the ongoing global impact of the disease and explored evidence-based strategies across the patient journey from early identification to effective treatment.

Advancing collaboration in COVID-19 care

16 Aug 2025

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Personalized approach may improve PrEP uptake in MSM, transgenders

Personalized approach may improve PrEP uptake in MSM, transgenders

Longer lactation duration tied to lower maternal CAD, stroke risks

Longer lactation duration tied to lower maternal CAD, stroke risks

Hormone therapy use has no bearing on severe COVID-19 outcomes

Hormone therapy use has no bearing on severe COVID-19 outcomes

Intermittent energy restriction stands out for improving outcomes in people with T2D, obesity

Intermittent energy restriction stands out for improving outcomes in people with T2D, obesity

Dapagliflozin plus spironolactone improves outcomes in HFpEF

Dapagliflozin plus spironolactone improves outcomes in HFpEF

Unhealthy weight in parents before pregnancy tied to adverse birth outcomes

Unhealthy weight in parents before pregnancy tied to adverse birth outcomes

Hypertension in pregnancy may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in Asians

Hypertension in pregnancy may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in Asians

Switching to DOACs may prevent stroke, bleeding in older adults

Switching to DOACs may prevent stroke, bleeding in older adults

Prenatal SSRI, SNRI exposure linked to elevated risk of PPH

Prenatal SSRI, SNRI exposure linked to elevated risk of PPH

Advancing collaboration in COVID-19 care

Advancing collaboration in COVID-19 care