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Planet-friendly diet helps prevent CVD

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Diets that are friendly for the planet are also good for human health, according to a study.

Planet-friendly diet helps prevent CVD

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ALT helps spot liver fibrosis in overweight children

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Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) appears to be a useful primary screening measure to identify early signs of fibrosis, such as increased liver stiffness, in children with overweight or obesity and additional risk factors, according to a study.

ALT helps spot liver fibrosis in overweight children

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DESTINY-Breast09: T-DXd plus pertuzumab improves PFS in HER2+ breast cancer

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Treatment with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) plus pertuzumab significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with HER2+ advanced/metastatic breast cancer (a/mBC) compared with standard of care in the first-line setting, according to a planned interim analysis of the phase III DESTINY-Breast09 trial presented at ASCO 2025.

DESTINY-Breast09: T-DXd plus pertuzumab improves PFS in HER2+ breast cancer

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More cognitive issues, fewer heart problems after COVID-19 vs flu hospitalization in Asians

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Individuals hospitalized for COVID-19 vs seasonal influenza face a greater risk of cognitive impairment and fatigue but a lower risk of cardiac disorders as long-term consequences of infection, according to a retrospective population-based cohort study in Singapore.

More cognitive issues, fewer heart problems after COVID-19 vs flu hospitalization in Asians

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Pro-inflammation diet ups risk of hypertension

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Reducing the consumption of foods that cause inflammation can help in the prevention and control of hypertension, suggest the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Pro-inflammation diet ups risk of hypertension

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Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?

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Intermittent fasting diets deliver benefits for weight reduction and cardiometabolic risk factors that are comparable to continuous energy restriction (CER), reports a study.

Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?

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Systemic inflammation impacts anhedonia symptoms in depressed adults

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Adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) and systemic inflammation appear to respond more to inflammatory stimuli. Psychologically, this sensitization affects anhedonia symptoms.

Systemic inflammation impacts anhedonia symptoms in depressed adults

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TTFields a new treatment paradigm for unresectable pancreatic cancer?

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Tumour treating fields (TTFields) added to first-line chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel [GnP]) extends survival in individuals with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma (LA-PAC) in the PANOVA-3 study.

TTFields a new treatment paradigm for unresectable pancreatic cancer?

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Paediatric hypertension linked to increased risk of major adverse kidney events

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Hypertension in children and adolescents appears to be associated with heightened long-term risk of major adverse kidney events (MAKEs), according to a large retrospective study.

Paediatric hypertension linked to increased risk of major adverse kidney events

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Diagnosing transient loss of consciousness: Approach to a common clinical conundrum

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Over 90 percent of transient loss of consciousness (TLOC) presentations are due to syncope, seizure or psychogenic causes, but up to 30 percent of them are misdiagnosed initially due to significant overlap in manifestations, according to Dr Charlie Chan of the Prince of Wales Hospital, who shared tips on diagnosis at AIM 2025.

Diagnosing transient loss of consciousness: Approach to a common clinical conundrum

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Planet-friendly diet helps prevent CVD

Planet-friendly diet helps prevent CVD

ALT helps spot liver fibrosis in overweight children

ALT helps spot liver fibrosis in overweight children

DESTINY-Breast09: T-DXd plus pertuzumab improves PFS in HER2+ breast cancer

DESTINY-Breast09: T-DXd plus pertuzumab improves PFS in HER2+ breast cancer

More cognitive issues, fewer heart problems after COVID-19 vs flu hospitalization in Asians

More cognitive issues, fewer heart problems after COVID-19 vs flu hospitalization in Asians

Pro-inflammation diet ups risk of hypertension

Pro-inflammation diet ups risk of hypertension

Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?

Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?

Systemic inflammation impacts anhedonia symptoms in depressed adults

Systemic inflammation impacts anhedonia symptoms in depressed adults

TTFields a new treatment paradigm for unresectable pancreatic cancer?

TTFields a new treatment paradigm for unresectable pancreatic cancer?

Paediatric hypertension linked to increased risk of major adverse kidney events

Paediatric hypertension linked to increased risk of major adverse kidney events

Diagnosing transient loss of consciousness: Approach to a common clinical conundrum

Diagnosing transient loss of consciousness: Approach to a common clinical conundrum