News & Updates

APOSTEL 8: Tocolytic benefit for threatened preterm birth called into question

01 Mar 2025 by

In the management of threatened preterm birth between 30 and 34 weeks of gestation, atosiban falls short of improving neonatal outcomes when compared with placebo, according to the results of the APOSTEL 8 trial.

APOSTEL 8: Tocolytic benefit for threatened preterm birth called into question

01 Mar 2025

Pre-symptomatic diagnosis and treatment: A game changer for SMA

28 Feb 2025 by

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that typically begins to manifest in infancy or childhood. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment before symptom onset can significantly improve clinical outcomes, including survival and attainment of motor milestones. At an industry-sponsored symposium co-organized by the Hong Kong Society of Neuromuscular Diseases (HKSNMD), Dr Astrid Blaschek of Dr von Hauner Children's Hospital in Munich, Germany, discussed implementation of the genetic newborn screening (NBS) programme for SMA in Germany and her clinical experience in managing children with SMA with available disease-modifying therapies, including risdiplam.

Pre-symptomatic diagnosis and treatment: A game changer for SMA

28 Feb 2025

Aspirin for preeclampsia prophylaxis: Does dose matter?

27 Feb 2025 by

Doubling up on the daily aspirin dose of 81 mg appears to yield no significant protective effect against the incidence of preeclampsia in high-risk pregnancies, suggests findings from the ASAPP* study presented at SMFM 2025.

Aspirin for preeclampsia prophylaxis: Does dose matter?

27 Feb 2025

Prenatal COVID-19 infection, vaccination: Early child developmental concerns allayed

25 Feb 2025 by

Neither SARS-CoV-2 infection exposure nor COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy poses a significant risk to early child development, as shown in a population-level study said to be the largest to date.

Prenatal COVID-19 infection, vaccination: Early child developmental concerns allayed

25 Feb 2025

High UPF intake linked to childhood obesity

22 Feb 2025 by

Consuming high amounts of ultraprocessed food (UPF) during early childhood is associated with obesity development, particularly in males, according to a Canadian study.

High UPF intake linked to childhood obesity

22 Feb 2025

Children with Crohn’s disease get relief with exclusion diet

21 Feb 2025 by

Exclusion diet appears to be safe and effective for inducing and maintaining remission in children with mild-to-moderate Crohn’s disease (CD), as shown in a small, single-centre study.

Children with Crohn’s disease get relief with exclusion diet

21 Feb 2025

Review pinpoints factors tied to teen depression in SG

20 Feb 2025 by

A systematic review of eight studies identified a range of factors associated with depression among adolescents in Singapore.

Review pinpoints factors tied to teen depression in SG

20 Feb 2025

MC4R agonist for obesity in young children scores high in phase III trial

20 Feb 2025

The melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist setmelanotide demonstrates efficacy in the management of obesity in children younger than 6 years, according to the results of a phase III trial.

MC4R agonist for obesity in young children scores high in phase III trial

20 Feb 2025

Single-dose IV iron may be effective first-line treatment for maternal IDA

19 Feb 2025 by

Administration of single-dose intravenous (IV) iron during the early second trimester of pregnancy reduced the incidence of low birth weight (LBW) infants and achieved nonanaemic status (NAS) at delivery, according to a study presented at SMFM 2025.

Single-dose IV iron may be effective first-line treatment for maternal IDA

19 Feb 2025

Obesity, overweight in adolescence tied to risk of serious morbidity in early adulthood

17 Feb 2025

Overweight or obesity during adolescence appears to come with an increased risk of developing serious morbidity before age 25, according to a retrospective study.

Obesity, overweight in adolescence tied to risk of serious morbidity in early adulthood

17 Feb 2025

News & Updates

Filter by Specialty:

Specialty:

APOSTEL 8: Tocolytic benefit for threatened preterm birth called into question

APOSTEL 8: Tocolytic benefit for threatened preterm birth called into question

Pre-symptomatic diagnosis and treatment: A game changer for SMA

Pre-symptomatic diagnosis and treatment: A game changer for SMA

Aspirin for preeclampsia prophylaxis: Does dose matter?

Aspirin for preeclampsia prophylaxis: Does dose matter?

Prenatal COVID-19 infection, vaccination: Early child developmental concerns allayed

Prenatal COVID-19 infection, vaccination: Early child developmental concerns allayed

High UPF intake linked to childhood obesity

High UPF intake linked to childhood obesity

Children with Crohn’s disease get relief with exclusion diet

Children with Crohn’s disease get relief with exclusion diet

Review pinpoints factors tied to teen depression in SG

Review pinpoints factors tied to teen depression in SG

MC4R agonist for obesity in young children scores high in phase III trial

MC4R agonist for obesity in young children scores high in phase III trial

Single-dose IV iron may be effective first-line treatment for maternal IDA

Single-dose IV iron may be effective first-line treatment for maternal IDA

Obesity, overweight in adolescence tied to risk of serious morbidity in early adulthood

Obesity, overweight in adolescence tied to risk of serious morbidity in early adulthood