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Older adults who receive continued repeated guidance show fewer errors in inhaler use, according to a recent study.

Continuous repeated guidance improves inhaler device use in older adults

Inhaled IFN-β1a shows favourable signals for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

In the phase III SPRINTER trial, inhaled interferon-beta-1a (IFN-β1a) showed encouraging signals for preventing disease progression or death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Inhaled IFN-β1a shows favourable signals for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

22 Sep 2022

Real-world HK study: Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir reduces hospitalizations in COVID-19 patients

The oral antiviral nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, but not molnupiravir, reduces the risk of hospitalization among community COVID-19 patients in Hong Kong, a real-world territory-wide retrospective cohort study has shown.

Real-world HK study: Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir reduces hospitalizations in COVID-19 patients

22 Sep 2022

Safety, effectiveness of oral capsule FMT comparable to colonoscopy FMT

Administering faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) orally via freeze dried capsules affords similar safety and effectiveness as FMT delivered via colonoscopy, but without the procedural risks associated with the latter, according to a study.

Safety, effectiveness of oral capsule FMT comparable to colonoscopy FMT

Biomarkers of tissue turnover tied to hidradenitis suppurativa severity, activity

There appears to be a correlation between markers of tissue turnover and disease activity and severity in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, a new study reports.

Biomarkers of tissue turnover tied to hidradenitis suppurativa severity, activity

Tezepelumab reduces mucus plugging in patients with asthma

In patients with uncontrolled, moderate-to-severe asthma, tezepelumab reduced mucus plugging, which was also tied to improvements in lung function parameters, according to an exploratory post hoc analysis of the CASCADE* trial presented at ERS 2022.

Tezepelumab reduces mucus plugging in patients with asthma

Air pollution in pregnancy perturbs development of offspring’s immune system

Prenatal exposure to air pollution appears to disrupt immune development in the offspring’s early life, in turn increasing the risk of allergic rhinitis and asthma, a recent study has found.

Air pollution in pregnancy perturbs development of offspring’s immune system

21 Sep 2022

Aspirin prophylaxis beneficial in recurrent preterm birth

21 Sep 2022 by

The use of low-dose aspirin among women who have had a preterm birth appears to lower the risk of recurrence, as shown in a study.

Aspirin prophylaxis beneficial in recurrent preterm birth

Having regular meals helps prevent IBS in adults

Individuals who observe a regular meal pattern are less likely to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), IBS-mixed, and the syndrome severity, a study has shown. Meal regularity is also associated with lower IBS prevalence in women and in those with normal weight.

Having regular meals helps prevent IBS in adults

21 Sep 2022

Art-making helps patients cope with cancer

21 Sep 2022 by

An art-making support group can improve the emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing of patients with cancer, according to a Singapore study.

Art-making helps patients cope with cancer