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Targeted HCV microelimination programme expanded after initial success

26 Jan 2024 by

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.

Targeted HCV microelimination programme expanded after initial success

26 Jan 2024

Early sacubitril/valsartan initiation after cardiac bypass surgery safe, effective

26 Jan 2024

For patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft, initiating treatment with sacubitril/valsartan early is safe and appears to improve outcomes, as shown in an open-label study.

Early sacubitril/valsartan initiation after cardiac bypass surgery safe, effective

26 Jan 2024

13 biomarkers predict CVD risk in T2DM

26 Jan 2024 by

An international team of experts has identified 13 promising biomarkers to predict cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), of which N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) has shown the highest predictive utility with highest strength of evidence.

13 biomarkers predict CVD risk in T2DM

26 Jan 2024

Maternal anaemia in early pregnancy tied to unfavourable birth outcomes

25 Jan 2024

Women with anaemia during their early pregnancy are at heightened risk of delivering prematurely and giving birth to neonates with low birth weight and small for gestational age, as shown in a study.

Maternal anaemia in early pregnancy tied to unfavourable birth outcomes

25 Jan 2024

Dupilumab delivers on its promise for Asians with atopic dermatitis

25 Jan 2024 by

Singaporeans who have been treated with dupilumab in real-world clinical setting achieve improvements in the signs and symptoms of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, as shown in a retrospective study.

Dupilumab delivers on its promise for Asians with atopic dermatitis

25 Jan 2024

Intracranial sinusitis complications may cause serious injury in children

25 Jan 2024

Intracranial pyogenic complications of sinusitis remain a serious concern among children, potentially leading to severe morbidity, results of a 20-year study have shown.

Intracranial sinusitis complications may cause serious injury in children

25 Jan 2024

Cetuximab stored in vials, bags for days remains stable

25 Jan 2024 by

A recent study has demonstrated the extended physicochemical stability of cetuximab in opened vials and infusion bags, which can help save costs for healthcare providers.

Cetuximab stored in vials, bags for days remains stable

25 Jan 2024

GnRHa therapy does not decrease BMD in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

25 Jan 2024

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRHa) therapy is not responsible for the reduction in bone mineral density (BMD) among children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), reports a study

GnRHa therapy does not decrease BMD in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

25 Jan 2024

Bacterial meningitis in childhood linked to long-term disabilities

25 Jan 2024

Individuals who contracted bacterial meningitis as children appear to be at greater risk of having long-term disabilities, as reported in a study from Sweden.

Bacterial meningitis in childhood linked to long-term disabilities

25 Jan 2024

Low-dose morphine relieves cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

24 Jan 2024

In patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis-related cough, treatment with low-dose controlled-release morphine leads to reduced daytime cough frequency and better quality of life, according to data from the phase II PACIFY COUGH crossover trial.

Low-dose morphine relieves cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

24 Jan 2024

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Targeted HCV microelimination programme expanded after initial success

Targeted HCV microelimination programme expanded after initial success

Early sacubitril/valsartan initiation after cardiac bypass surgery safe, effective

Early sacubitril/valsartan initiation after cardiac bypass surgery safe, effective

13 biomarkers predict CVD risk in T2DM

13 biomarkers predict CVD risk in T2DM

Maternal anaemia in early pregnancy tied to unfavourable birth outcomes

Maternal anaemia in early pregnancy tied to unfavourable birth outcomes

Dupilumab delivers on its promise for Asians with atopic dermatitis

Dupilumab delivers on its promise for Asians with atopic dermatitis

Intracranial sinusitis complications may cause serious injury in children

Intracranial sinusitis complications may cause serious injury in children

Cetuximab stored in vials, bags for days remains stable

Cetuximab stored in vials, bags for days remains stable

GnRHa therapy does not decrease BMD in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

GnRHa therapy does not decrease BMD in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Bacterial meningitis in childhood linked to long-term disabilities

Bacterial meningitis in childhood linked to long-term disabilities

Low-dose morphine relieves cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Low-dose morphine relieves cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis