News & Updates

Robust evidence for fenofibrate in patients with metabolic syndrome on statins

Dapagliflozin DELIVERs across full HF spectrum regardless of LVEF

The selective, oral sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor dapagliflozin reduces the risk of cardiovascular (CV) death or worsening heart failure (HF) in patients with HF and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF or HFpEF) in the phase III DELIVER* trial, touted as the largest and most inclusive thus far in this patient group.

Navigating the CPP patient journey – case-based discussion for nurses

In a webinar held on 27 March 2021, paediatric endocrinology nurses Karen Blair, Kate Davies, and Siti Zarina Yaakop shared insights and clinical experience based on their frontline roles in caring for patients with central precocious puberty (CPP) and supporting their family members.

Trimetazidine new formulation redefining angina control in daily practice

Chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) remains a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The dual goals of CCS management is to prevent future cardiac events, such as myocardial infarction and death, and to reduce ischaemia and relieve angina symptoms, says Prof Peter Yan, consultant cardiologist and medical director, Peter Yan Cardiology Clinic, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore, during a Servier-sponsored virtual symposium.

FreeStyle Libre system in T2D: Clinical evidence and case studies

At a virtual symposium fittingly held on World Diabetes Day, distinguished speakers Dr Eden Miller, Diabetologist, Diplomate of American Board of Obesity Medicine, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Diabetes Nation, Diabetes and Obesity Care, St. Charles Hospital Bend, Oregon, US, and Professor Alice Kong, Endocrinologist, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, shared clinical evidence and case studies on the use of the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Dr Lee Lea Im Chua, Family Physician & Director, Bedok Medical Centre, Singapore, chaired this Abbott-sponsored symposium, which was well attended by healthcare professionals from the Asia Pacific region.

HK in CKD: Do diet, HD frequency matter?

Hyperkalaemia (HK) occurrence and recurrence are frequent in advanced CKD*, creating a perfect storm for cardiovascular events and death, says Professor Juan-Jesus Carrero from the Karolinska Institute, Solna, Sweden, at ERA-EDTA 2020. Given these risks, acutely elevated potassium (K+) should merit clinical attention.