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COVID-19 vaccination provides consistent protection for pregnant women

Getting a COVID-19 shot prior to or during pregnancy reduces the risks of severe maternal disease outcomes and preterm birth, and this protection remains consistent across different variant periods, according to a study from Canada.

COVID-19 vaccination provides consistent protection for pregnant women

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Asthma patients in SG show poor inhaler adherence, good disease control

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Adherence to inhaler therapy among adult asthma patients in Singapore is intermediate or poor, reports a study, noting the importance of targeted interventions.

Asthma patients in SG show poor inhaler adherence, good disease control

10 hours ago

PFS gains seen with savolitinib–osimertinib combo in EGFR-mutant, MET-amplified NSCLC

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Treatment with the combination of savolitinib plus osimertinib prolongs progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harbouring EGFR mutation and MET amplification, as shown in the phase III SACHI trial.

PFS gains seen with savolitinib–osimertinib combo in EGFR-mutant, MET-amplified NSCLC

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Extended-release nalbuphine quells IPF-related cough

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The investigational extended-release nalbuphine helps alleviate chronic cough associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), as shown in the phase IIb CORAL study.

Extended-release nalbuphine quells IPF-related cough

01 Feb 2026

Advanced maternal age linked to reduced risk of allergic diseases in early childhood

30 Jan 2026

Children born to older mothers appear to have a reduced likelihood of food allergy, wheezing, and house dust mite sensitization in early childhood, according to a study.

Advanced maternal age linked to reduced risk of allergic diseases in early childhood

30 Jan 2026

Genetic testing + prevention of anaemia and pre-eclampsia may reduce peripartum cardiomyopathy

30 Jan 2026 by

Early recognition and awareness of signs and symptoms as well as genetic testing for predisposition may reduce the incidence of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), according to findings of a Hong Kong population-based study.

Genetic testing + prevention of anaemia and pre-eclampsia may reduce peripartum cardiomyopathy

30 Jan 2026

Saline spray clears obstructive sleep-disordered breathing symptoms for some kids

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Two 6-week courses of intranasal saline help resolve symptoms of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (OSDB) for about half of the children in the MIST+ trial, with efficacy similar to that of intranasal steroid.

Saline spray clears obstructive sleep-disordered breathing symptoms for some kids

29 Jan 2026

HK data: Durvalumab consolidation post-CRT improves PFS in stage III unresectable NSCLC

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Durvalumab consolidation therapy following concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT) extends median progression-free survival (mPFS) in Hong Kong patients with unresectable stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and also demonstrates a manageable safety profile, according to a real-world study at the Department of Oncology, Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) conducted by Associate Consultant Dr Sheona Leung, Consultant Dr Fiona Lim, and Associate Consultant Dr Tracy Lau.

HK data: Durvalumab consolidation post-CRT improves PFS in stage III unresectable NSCLC

29 Jan 2026

Bisoprolol makes no difference in moderately severe COPD

28 Jan 2026

In the treatment of patients with moderately severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the use of bisoprolol has no significant effect on overall cardiorespiratory health, all-cause mortality, or serious cardiorespiratory events when compared with placebo, as shown in a phase III study.

Bisoprolol makes no difference in moderately severe COPD

28 Jan 2026

Sotrovimab benefits select hospitalized COVID-19 patients

23 Jan 2026 by

In the RECOVERY* trial, the neutralizing monoclonal antibody (mAb) sotrovimab reduces mortality in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 pneumonia with a high baseline serum SARS-CoV-2 antigen concentration. However, this was not the case in the overall population.

Sotrovimab benefits select hospitalized COVID-19 patients

23 Jan 2026

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COVID-19 vaccination provides consistent protection for pregnant women

COVID-19 vaccination provides consistent protection for pregnant women

Asthma patients in SG show poor inhaler adherence, good disease control

Asthma patients in SG show poor inhaler adherence, good disease control

PFS gains seen with savolitinib–osimertinib combo in EGFR-mutant, MET-amplified NSCLC

PFS gains seen with savolitinib–osimertinib combo in EGFR-mutant, MET-amplified NSCLC

Extended-release nalbuphine quells IPF-related cough

Extended-release nalbuphine quells IPF-related cough

Advanced maternal age linked to reduced risk of allergic diseases in early childhood

Advanced maternal age linked to reduced risk of allergic diseases in early childhood

Genetic testing + prevention of anaemia and pre-eclampsia may reduce peripartum cardiomyopathy

Genetic testing + prevention of anaemia and pre-eclampsia may reduce peripartum cardiomyopathy

Saline spray clears obstructive sleep-disordered breathing symptoms for some kids

Saline spray clears obstructive sleep-disordered breathing symptoms for some kids

HK data: Durvalumab consolidation post-CRT improves PFS in stage III unresectable NSCLC

HK data: Durvalumab consolidation post-CRT improves PFS in stage III unresectable NSCLC

Bisoprolol makes no difference in moderately severe COPD

Bisoprolol makes no difference in moderately severe COPD

Sotrovimab benefits select hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Sotrovimab benefits select hospitalized COVID-19 patients