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Discontinuing tenofovir in antiretroviral therapy (ART) may expose people living with HIV to hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related risks, including reactivation in those previously exposed and infection in those who are susceptible, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Tenofovir-sparing ART carries HBV risks

AI in dermatology education: Studies lack evidence on effectiveness

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds potential in dermatology education, but existing literature demonstrates high risk of bias, has small sample sizes, and is characterized by limited methodological rigour, according to a review by Singapore researchers. Furthermore, evidence to determine whether AI-based tool improve learning outcomes compared with standard educational approaches is lacking.

AI in dermatology education: Studies lack evidence on effectiveness

When to resume antithrombotic therapy after GIB?

Early resumption of antiplatelet therapy (APT) and anticoagulant therapy (ACT) ≤7 days after gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) offers a favourable benefit–risk balance in patients with cardiovascular (CV) or cerebrovascular indications, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

When to resume antithrombotic therapy after GIB?

31 Aug 2026

Evolving patterns of antipsychotic use for schizophrenia over 21 years in HK

Over the last two decades, antipsychotic prescriptions for patients with schizophrenia shifted notably toward second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), regardless of formulation, and antipsychotic polypharmacy became more prevalent, although overall use of antipsychotics remained stable, a 21-year longitudinal study has shown.

Evolving patterns of antipsychotic use for schizophrenia over 21 years in HK

31 Aug 2026

Women with PMOS at high risk of ASCVD

The risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events increases by more than fourfold in the presence of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), according to a retrospective study from the US.

Women with PMOS at high risk of ASCVD

Novel Nav1.8 inhibitor reduces pain following abdominoplasty

For patients undergoing abdominoplasty, treatment with the investigational Nav1.8 inhibitor helps relieve postoperative pain, as shown in a phase IIb trial.

Novel Nav1.8 inhibitor reduces pain following abdominoplasty

Higher BMI may attenuate efficacy of JAK inhibitors in RA

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Higher BMI modifies treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients receiving JAK inhibitors, such that the benefit conferred by JAK inhibitors decreases progressively with increasing BMI, according to a meta-analysis.

Higher BMI may attenuate efficacy of JAK inhibitors in RA

Is colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection safe in elderly patients?

Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) performed by expert endoscopists in Western older adults is safe and effective, according to a study. Outcomes are also similar to those in younger cohorts.

Is colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection safe in elderly patients?

East Asian herbal medicine may have therapeutic potential in schizophrenia

Use of East Asian herbal medicine as an adjunct to antipsychotics may help improve symptoms and reduce adverse events in patients with schizophrenia, according to a meta-analysis.

East Asian herbal medicine may have therapeutic potential in schizophrenia