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Lunch programme in schools helps ease socioeconomic disparity in diet quality

21 Jun 2021

A school lunch programme in elementary and junior high schools appears to be a feasible intervention in reducing socioeconomic disparities in diet quality, according to a study, adding that the development of healthy food options in high schools with no lunch programmes must be considered.

Lunch programme in schools helps ease socioeconomic disparity in diet quality

21 Jun 2021

New anti-regurgitation formula confers benefit for infants with severe GI burden

21 Jun 2021 by

A novel anti-regurgitation (AR) formula combining carob bean gum (CBG) with prebiotics and postbiotics was found to have a more pronounced benefit for infants with more severe gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, according to the results of a post hoc analysis presented at WCPGHAN 2021.

New anti-regurgitation formula confers benefit for infants with severe GI burden

21 Jun 2021

Who smokes flavoured cigarettes in Singapore?

21 Jun 2021 by

The use of flavoured cigarettes in Singapore is common, particularly among younger and women smokers, according to a recent study. Flavours also seem to be more appealing to those who have lower nicotine dependence.

Who smokes flavoured cigarettes in Singapore?

21 Jun 2021

Topiramate works for secondary prevention of cyclic vomiting syndrome with red flags

21 Jun 2021

Topiramate appears to be an effective second-line prophylactic medication against moderate-to-severe cyclic vomiting syndrome in adults but at the cost of side effects, a study has shown.

Topiramate works for secondary prevention of cyclic vomiting syndrome with red flags

21 Jun 2021

Palpitation linked to vasomotor symptoms, anxiety in menopausal women

21 Jun 2021

Middle-aged women commonly experience rapid, irregular heartbeats, which a recent study has shown to be associated with vasomotor symptoms and anxiety.

Palpitation linked to vasomotor symptoms, anxiety in menopausal women

21 Jun 2021

Plasma HCII activity may help predict early diabetic kidney disease

20 Jun 2021

In patients with diabetes, plasma heparin cofactor II (HCII) activity is inversely associated with glomerular injury and may serve as a biomarker for early-stage diabetic kidney disease, a new study has found.

Plasma HCII activity may help predict early diabetic kidney disease

20 Jun 2021

Aquatic plyometrics help rehabilitate patients with juvenile dermatomyositis

20 Jun 2021

Aquatic-based plyometric exercises are safe and improve muscle strength, fatigue, and functional ability in patients with juvenile dermatomyositis, as shown in a study.

Aquatic plyometrics help rehabilitate patients with juvenile dermatomyositis

20 Jun 2021

Traditional Japanese diet cuts breast cancer incidence, mortality

20 Jun 2021

A traditional Japanese diet (TJD) appears to reduce breast cancer incidence and mortality, suggest the results of a longitudinal analysis.

Traditional Japanese diet cuts breast cancer incidence, mortality

20 Jun 2021

Pharmacist involvement in paediatric oncology clinic lowers adverse events, readmission

20 Jun 2021

The inclusion of a clinical oncology pharmacist into an ambulatory care pharmacy in paediatric haematology–oncology and transplant clinic results in reduced adverse events and fewer readmission into the hospital, a study has shown.

Pharmacist involvement in paediatric oncology clinic lowers adverse events, readmission

20 Jun 2021

What drives medication-related readmissions?

20 Jun 2021

Hospital readmission due to medications are common, especially in older patients, a recent study has found. Comorbid, highly medicated patients who live alone are also at excess risk of medication-related readmissions.

What drives medication-related readmissions?

20 Jun 2021

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Lunch programme in schools helps ease socioeconomic disparity in diet quality

Lunch programme in schools helps ease socioeconomic disparity in diet quality

New anti-regurgitation formula confers benefit for infants with severe GI burden

New anti-regurgitation formula confers benefit for infants with severe GI burden

Who smokes flavoured cigarettes in Singapore?

Who smokes flavoured cigarettes in Singapore?

Topiramate works for secondary prevention of cyclic vomiting syndrome with red flags

Topiramate works for secondary prevention of cyclic vomiting syndrome with red flags

Palpitation linked to vasomotor symptoms, anxiety in menopausal women

Palpitation linked to vasomotor symptoms, anxiety in menopausal women

Plasma HCII activity may help predict early diabetic kidney disease

Plasma HCII activity may help predict early diabetic kidney disease

Aquatic plyometrics help rehabilitate patients with juvenile dermatomyositis

Aquatic plyometrics help rehabilitate patients with juvenile dermatomyositis

Traditional Japanese diet cuts breast cancer incidence, mortality

Traditional Japanese diet cuts breast cancer incidence, mortality

Pharmacist involvement in paediatric oncology clinic lowers adverse events, readmission

Pharmacist involvement in paediatric oncology clinic lowers adverse events, readmission

What drives medication-related readmissions?

What drives medication-related readmissions?