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Substantial placebo, nocebo response seen in obesity trials

11 Oct 2022 by

In pharmacotherapy trials for obesity, there appears to be strong placebo and nocebo effects, according to a recent Singapore study. These should be taken into consideration for designing future studies.

Substantial placebo, nocebo response seen in obesity trials

11 Oct 2022

Biliary atresia universal screening cost-effective only at certain thresholds

11 Oct 2022

Of various universal screening modalities for biliary atresia, the stool colour card and direct bilirubin (DB) measurements prove to be cost-effective depending on willingness-to-pay thresholds (WTP), a new Japan has found.

Biliary atresia universal screening cost-effective only at certain thresholds

11 Oct 2022

Geriatric impairments hurt QoL, physical function in older cancer patients

11 Oct 2022

Among older patients with cancer, geriatric impairments appear to have a strong negative impact on quality of life (QoL) and physical function (PF), reports a recent study. However, radiotherapy (RT) appears to be well-tolerated in this group.

Geriatric impairments hurt QoL, physical function in older cancer patients

11 Oct 2022

Supplemental glutamine of no benefit in patients with severe burns

11 Oct 2022

Supplementation with glutamine in patients with severe burns falls short of reducing the time to discharge alive from the hospital, according to the results of the RE-ENERGIZE trial.

Supplemental glutamine of no benefit in patients with severe burns

11 Oct 2022

Dimethyl fumarate bests interferon β-1a in paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis

10 Oct 2022

The use of dimethyl fumarate (DMF) in the treatment of children with paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) appears to produce more favourable effects than interferon β-1a (IFNβ-1a), with those on DMF being less likely to have new or newly enlarging lesions and experience relapse, according to data from the open-label CONNECT study.

Dimethyl fumarate bests interferon β-1a in paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis

10 Oct 2022

Donor sperm use in IVF not linked to adverse perinatal outcomes

10 Oct 2022

In vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancies conceived with donor sperm are not necessarily at increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes compared with similar pregnancies conceived with partner sperm, according to a study.

Donor sperm use in IVF not linked to adverse perinatal outcomes

10 Oct 2022

HBsAg seroclearance tied to lower recurrence risk of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma

10 Oct 2022

Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) seroclearance appears to reduce the risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) late recurrence among patients who underwent curative liver resection, results of a Korea study have shown.

HBsAg seroclearance tied to lower recurrence risk of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma

10 Oct 2022

Krill oil relieves pain in adults with knee osteoarthritis

10 Oct 2022 by

Krill oil supplement is not only safe to consume but also modestly improves knee pain, stiffness, and physical function in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA), reveals a study.

Krill oil relieves pain in adults with knee osteoarthritis

10 Oct 2022

Unilateral pleural effusion mars diaphragmatic function, causes hyperactivity

10 Oct 2022

Unilateral pleural effusion impairs the ipsilateral hemidiaphragm function and sets off compensatory hyperactivity of the contralateral hemidiaphragm, which resolves postdrainage, suggest the results of the second PLeural Effusion And Symptom Evaluation (PLEASE-2) study.

Unilateral pleural effusion mars diaphragmatic function, causes hyperactivity

10 Oct 2022

Norwegian cheese variant may keep bone weakening at bay

10 Oct 2022 by

Consuming Jarlsberg cheese – a type of Norwegian cheese that contains long-chained vitamin K2 and DHNA* – may help fend off bone weakening, a study from Norway has shown. What’s more, it appears to do so without adversely affecting lipid levels, even extending its benefit to glycated haemoglobin levels.

Norwegian cheese variant may keep bone weakening at bay

10 Oct 2022

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Substantial placebo, nocebo response seen in obesity trials

Substantial placebo, nocebo response seen in obesity trials

Biliary atresia universal screening cost-effective only at certain thresholds

Biliary atresia universal screening cost-effective only at certain thresholds

Geriatric impairments hurt QoL, physical function in older cancer patients

Geriatric impairments hurt QoL, physical function in older cancer patients

Supplemental glutamine of no benefit in patients with severe burns

Supplemental glutamine of no benefit in patients with severe burns

Dimethyl fumarate bests interferon β-1a in paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis

Dimethyl fumarate bests interferon β-1a in paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis

Donor sperm use in IVF not linked to adverse perinatal outcomes

Donor sperm use in IVF not linked to adverse perinatal outcomes

HBsAg seroclearance tied to lower recurrence risk of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma

HBsAg seroclearance tied to lower recurrence risk of HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma

Krill oil relieves pain in adults with knee osteoarthritis

Krill oil relieves pain in adults with knee osteoarthritis

Unilateral pleural effusion mars diaphragmatic function, causes hyperactivity

Unilateral pleural effusion mars diaphragmatic function, causes hyperactivity

Norwegian cheese variant may keep bone weakening at bay

Norwegian cheese variant may keep bone weakening at bay