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Novel score predicts early mortality risk in intubated COVID-19 patients

04 Nov 2021

A novel predictive score shows acceptable accuracy for predicting early mortality in intubated patients with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), reports a recent study.

Novel score predicts early mortality risk in intubated COVID-19 patients

04 Nov 2021

Young cancer patients fare no better than older patients in mCRC

04 Nov 2021 by

Although younger patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) are usually more fit and tend to be treated more aggressively than older patients, the former seem to fare no better than the latter in terms of survival outcome, reveals data from the CALGB/SWOG 80405 study.

Young cancer patients fare no better than older patients in mCRC

04 Nov 2021

Intraoperative hypotension tied to increased postoperative delirium risk

04 Nov 2021 by

A large retrospective study presented at the Anesthesiology 2021 annual meeting suggested that intraoperative hypotension may be tied to an increased risk of short-term postoperative delirium.

Intraoperative hypotension tied to increased postoperative delirium risk

04 Nov 2021

Nerve block may provide relief for pancreatic cancer pain

04 Nov 2021 by

Neurolytic splanchnic nerve block (SNB) appears effective for pain control in patients with moderate-to-severe pain due to unresectable pancreatic cancer, a study has shown.

Nerve block may provide relief for pancreatic cancer pain

04 Nov 2021

Gym Tonic: 3-month progressive strength training potent for ageing well

04 Nov 2021 by

Progressive weight training for 3 months is an effective intervention to introduce strength training to older people, which in turn builds muscle strength and promotes successful ageing, according to a study from Singapore.

Gym Tonic: 3-month progressive strength training potent for ageing well

04 Nov 2021

Plasma S-adenosylmethionine inversely tied to death risk in CAD

04 Nov 2021

Plasma S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) is inversely associated with the risk of mortality in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) after adjustment for homocysteine, S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH), and other cardiovascular disease risk factors, a study has shown.

Plasma S-adenosylmethionine inversely tied to death risk in CAD

04 Nov 2021

Masking for COVID-19 tied to fewer ED visits for other respiratory illnesses

04 Nov 2021 by

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to wear mask to prevent the spread of the disease, but the increasing prevalence of masking has also resulted in a reduction in emergency department (ED) visits for other viral illnesses and exacerbations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a US study.

Masking for COVID-19 tied to fewer ED visits for other respiratory illnesses

04 Nov 2021

Choline, betaine lower risks of cardiovascular events, recurrent stroke

04 Nov 2021

Plasma choline pathway metabolites, including choline and betaine, appear to reduce the risks of cardiovascular events and recurrent stroke, as well as offer incremental value in risk discrimination and stratification in patients with ischaemic stroke, suggests a recent study.

Choline, betaine lower risks of cardiovascular events, recurrent stroke

04 Nov 2021

Spike mutations in COVID-19 variants threaten vaccine efficacy

04 Nov 2021 by

Due to mutations in the virus’ Spike protein, the antibody neutralization activity of convalescent patients with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) seems to be attenuated against the B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 strains of SARS-CoV-2, according to a recent Singapore study.

Spike mutations in COVID-19 variants threaten vaccine efficacy

04 Nov 2021

Hypnotherapy, standard medical treatment equally effective at easing paediatric nausea symptoms

04 Nov 2021

Gut-directed hypnotherapy appears to be as good as standard medical treatment in terms of reducing nausea symptoms in children with functional nausea or functional dyspepsia, according to a study.

Hypnotherapy, standard medical treatment equally effective at easing paediatric nausea symptoms

04 Nov 2021

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Novel score predicts early mortality risk in intubated COVID-19 patients

Novel score predicts early mortality risk in intubated COVID-19 patients

Young cancer patients fare no better than older patients in mCRC

Young cancer patients fare no better than older patients in mCRC

Intraoperative hypotension tied to increased postoperative delirium risk

Intraoperative hypotension tied to increased postoperative delirium risk

Nerve block may provide relief for pancreatic cancer pain

Nerve block may provide relief for pancreatic cancer pain

Gym Tonic: 3-month progressive strength training potent for ageing well

Gym Tonic: 3-month progressive strength training potent for ageing well

Plasma S-adenosylmethionine inversely tied to death risk in CAD

Plasma S-adenosylmethionine inversely tied to death risk in CAD

Masking for COVID-19 tied to fewer ED visits for other respiratory illnesses

Masking for COVID-19 tied to fewer ED visits for other respiratory illnesses

Choline, betaine lower risks of cardiovascular events, recurrent stroke

Choline, betaine lower risks of cardiovascular events, recurrent stroke

Spike mutations in COVID-19 variants threaten vaccine efficacy

Spike mutations in COVID-19 variants threaten vaccine efficacy

Hypnotherapy, standard medical treatment equally effective at easing paediatric nausea symptoms

Hypnotherapy, standard medical treatment equally effective at easing paediatric nausea symptoms