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Clinical outcomes vary among older adults taking antidepressants
Use of commonly used antidepressants may result in different outcomes among older adults initiating this medication for depression, as shown in a study.
Clinical outcomes vary among older adults taking antidepressants
27 Jan 2024
Nomogram model predicts coronary artery lesions in recurrent KD patients
A newly constructed nomogram model demonstrates acceptable capacity in assessing the risk of coronary artery lesions (CAL) in patients with recurrent Kawasaki Disease (KD), according to a study.
Nomogram model predicts coronary artery lesions in recurrent KD patients
26 Jan 2024
Lower intake of refined grains, red meat helps prevent hypertension
The effect of obesity on essential hypertension (EH) is partially mediated by the cumulative triglyceride (TG) burden, according to a study. Obesity may lower the rate of lipid clearance and exacerbate lipid peroxidation, leading to EH.
Lower intake of refined grains, red meat helps prevent hypertension
26 Jan 2024
Tuberculosis in teens may be as severe as that in adults
Adolescents with tuberculosis (TB), especially those aged >15 years, may develop symptoms and conditions akin to those seen in adults with TB, suggests a study. In addition, there appears to be an increased incidence of severe pulmonary disease leading to pulmonary sequelae.
Tuberculosis in teens may be as severe as that in adults
26 Jan 2024
Targeted HCV microelimination programme expanded after initial success
The University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) hepatitis C virus (HCV) microelimination programme targeting high-risk populations is expanded recently to eligible persons in custody (PICs) following initial success in individuals with history of illicit drug use, needle sharing or imprisonment undergoing rehabilitation in halfway houses or drug rehabilitation centres.
