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Conditional orders of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) based on platelet values appears safe and effective in the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with malignant haematology (MH) experiencing thrombocytopenia, a study has shown. In addition, worsening or new VTE has not been reported among study participants.

Having frequent distressing dreams may signal a higher risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia in adults, according to a prospective study of three population-based cohorts.

Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may fare well with acupuncture, which has been shown in a recent study to have promising therapeutic effects on sleep quality that last for up to 2 months.

Electrocardiogram (ECG)- and photoplethysmography (PPG)-based wearable devices demonstrate effectiveness for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) detection following cryptogenic stroke or embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) similar to that of conventional management, results of a Singapore study have shown.