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Prehospital ECG diagnostic algorithm for STEMI in HK: High sensitivity, fair specificity
Prehospital ECG diagnostic algorithm for STEMI in HK: High sensitivity, fair specificity
25 Sep 2024 byElaine Tan

A rule-based prehospital electrocardiogram (PHECG) algorithm universally utilized in Hong Kong for diagnosis of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) should not be solely relied on for primary diversion of patients with chest pain to centres capable of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), as the algorithm is highly sensitive but only fairly specific, a study has shown

Prehospital ECG diagnostic algorithm for STEMI in HK: High sensitivity, fair specificity
25 Sep 2024
Acute kidney injury: An under-recognized complication of seasonal flu
Acute kidney injury: An under-recognized complication of seasonal flu
25 Sep 2024
Long-term benefits with molnupiravir modest at best in COVID-19 treatment
Long-term benefits with molnupiravir modest at best in COVID-19 treatment
24 Sep 2024 byJairia Dela Cruz

The antiviral molnupiravir confers continued but modest benefits in terms of reducing COVID-19–related symptoms up to 6 months after the index infection in a vaccinated population, according to a secondary analysis of the PANORAMIC trial.

Long-term benefits with molnupiravir modest at best in COVID-19 treatment
24 Sep 2024
Surgery, mechanical aspiration do not prevent death in tricuspid valve infective endocarditis
Surgery, mechanical aspiration do not prevent death in tricuspid valve infective endocarditis
24 Sep 2024
Women with asthma more likely to need fertility treatment
Women with asthma more likely to need fertility treatment
24 Sep 2024 byAudrey Abella

Women with asthma have a higher likelihood of necessitating fertility treatment, according to a Danish nationwide historical cohort study presented at ERS 2024.

Women with asthma more likely to need fertility treatment
24 Sep 2024
Maternity leave extension in HK lowers postnatal depression rate by 22 percent
Maternity leave extension in HK lowers postnatal depression rate by 22 percent
24 Sep 2024