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Dengue risk rises with bad air quality, high ambient temperature

26 Apr 2025 by

Higher concentrations of particulate matter and carbon monoxide, coupled with elevated ambient temperatures, appear to be driving an increase in the risk of dengue infections, according to a study from Singapore.

Dengue risk rises with bad air quality, high ambient temperature

26 Apr 2025

Garlic intake lowers risk of diabetes

26 Apr 2025

A recent study involving older Chinese adults has shown the benefits of garlic consumption in reducing the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM).

Garlic intake lowers risk of diabetes

26 Apr 2025

Delgocitinib cream superior to oral alitretinoin for severe chronic hand eczema

26 Apr 2025

In the treatment of patients with severe chronic hand eczema, delgocitinib cream appears to have better safety and efficacy compared with oral alitretinoin, according to the results of the phase III DELTA FORCE trial.

Delgocitinib cream superior to oral alitretinoin for severe chronic hand eczema

26 Apr 2025

4F-PCC bests frozen plasma as factor replacement for cardiac surgery bleeds

26 Apr 2025 by

For physicians requiring coagulation factor replacement to control bleeding after CPB during surgery, 4F-PCC provides superior haemostatic efficacy over frozen plasma, along with some safety advantages, as shown in the FARES-II trial presented at ACC.25

4F-PCC bests frozen plasma as factor replacement for cardiac surgery bleeds

26 Apr 2025

Progestin-only contraceptives may pose NAFLD risk among women with GDM history

25 Apr 2025 by

The use of progestin-only contraceptives may put women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) at risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), as shown in a small prospective study.

Progestin-only contraceptives may pose NAFLD risk among women with GDM history

25 Apr 2025

Nirsevimab reduces RSV-related outcomes in infants

25 Apr 2025

Immunoprophylaxis with nirsevimab results in a 74-percent decrease in hospitalization and 85-percent reduction in paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admissions due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-related bronchiolitis, a study has shown.

Nirsevimab reduces RSV-related outcomes in infants

25 Apr 2025

Pecans help enhance diet quality in adults at risk of cardiometabolic diseases

25 Apr 2025 by

Consuming pecans as an alternative to usual snacks may improve lipids/lipoproteins and diet quality in adults at increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases, suggests a study. However, pecan intake does not appear to have any effect on vascular health.

Pecans help enhance diet quality in adults at risk of cardiometabolic diseases

25 Apr 2025

Machine learning detects acromegaly using voice recordings

25 Apr 2025 by

A recent study has shown how digital voice analysis using short voice recordings from a mobile phone can accurately identify patients with acromegaly.

Machine learning detects acromegaly using voice recordings

25 Apr 2025

MRSA infection may be detrimental to children with cystic fibrosis

25 Apr 2025

Among children with cystic fibrosis, those who contract methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection appear to have worse respiratory outcomes, including increased antibiotic exposure and breathing obstruction, as reported in a retrospective study.

MRSA infection may be detrimental to children with cystic fibrosis

25 Apr 2025

From flare-ups to freedom: Real-world applications of upadacitinib in difficult-to-treat atopic dermatitis

25 Apr 2025

In this article, Dr Marco Ho discusses the applications of upadacitinib in managing severe, difficult-to-treat atopic dermatitis. Dr Ho emphasises the existing unmet need in Hong Kong, particularly in the head and neck region, and reviews recent clinical data and patient cases, highlighting the various benefits upadacitinib can offer.

From flare-ups to freedom: Real-world applications of upadacitinib in difficult-to-treat atopic dermatitis

25 Apr 2025

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Dengue risk rises with bad air quality, high ambient temperature

Dengue risk rises with bad air quality, high ambient temperature

Garlic intake lowers risk of diabetes

Garlic intake lowers risk of diabetes

Delgocitinib cream superior to oral alitretinoin for severe chronic hand eczema

Delgocitinib cream superior to oral alitretinoin for severe chronic hand eczema

4F-PCC bests frozen plasma as factor replacement for cardiac surgery bleeds

4F-PCC bests frozen plasma as factor replacement for cardiac surgery bleeds

Progestin-only contraceptives may pose NAFLD risk among women with GDM history

Progestin-only contraceptives may pose NAFLD risk among women with GDM history

Nirsevimab reduces RSV-related outcomes in infants

Nirsevimab reduces RSV-related outcomes in infants

Pecans help enhance diet quality in adults at risk of cardiometabolic diseases

Pecans help enhance diet quality in adults at risk of cardiometabolic diseases

Machine learning detects acromegaly using voice recordings

Machine learning detects acromegaly using voice recordings

MRSA infection may be detrimental to children with cystic fibrosis

MRSA infection may be detrimental to children with cystic fibrosis

From flare-ups to freedom: Real-world applications of upadacitinib in difficult-to-treat atopic dermatitis

From flare-ups to freedom: Real-world applications of upadacitinib in difficult-to-treat atopic dermatitis