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Modified CXI predicts survival in CRC after surgery

06 Nov 2024 by

The modified cachexia index (mCXI) is effective in predicting the survival outcomes in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) following radical surgery, reports a study.

Modified CXI predicts survival in CRC after surgery

06 Nov 2024

Is rapid-rate oxaliplatin safer than standard infusion?

06 Nov 2024

Rapid infusion of oxaliplatin appears to have minimal treatment modifications relative to standard administration but may lead to a higher incidence of peripheral neuropathy (PN), according to a study.

Is rapid-rate oxaliplatin safer than standard infusion?

06 Nov 2024

Hyperuricaemia linked to short-term readmission, mortality risk in HF

06 Nov 2024

For patients with heart failure (HF), hyperuricaemia is a risk factor for an increase in the risk of short-term hospital readmission and mortality, as reported in a retrospective study.

Hyperuricaemia linked to short-term readmission, mortality risk in HF

06 Nov 2024

Beyond medication dispensing: The expanding role of pharmacists in healthcare

06 Nov 2024

In celebration of World Pharmacists Day on September 25, Kenvue brought together a panel of experts to discuss how pharmacists are contributing in significant ways to delivering effective, accessible healthcare and improving patient outcomes. Mr Paul Sinclair, President of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, identified the roles pharmacists play in primary healthcare. Dr Angeline Yong, Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological Laser Surgeon, Angeline Yong Dermatology Clinic, Singapore, described pharmacists as trusted advisors guiding good skincare practices. Dr Giridhar Sethuraman, Chief Consultant Neonatologist at Neolife Children’s Hospital, Chennai, India, focused on the role of pharmacists in managing atopic dermatitis in children. Dr Edwin Heng, Periodontist at Farrer Park Medical Centre, Singapore, discussed the critical connection between oral health and overall well-being. Professor Mohammad Haniki from the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University of Malaysia, emphasized the importance of training pharmacists to support smoking cessation efforts.

Beyond medication dispensing: The expanding role of pharmacists in healthcare

06 Nov 2024

Increased risk of inflammatory CNS diseases following anti-TNF therapy for autoimmune diseases

06 Nov 2024 by

Compared with conventional therapies, exposure to tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors is associated with increased risk of inflammatory central nervous system (CNS) diseases, irrespective of background autoimmune disease or TNF inhibitor type, a recent meta-analysis has found.

Increased risk of inflammatory CNS diseases following anti-TNF therapy for autoimmune diseases

06 Nov 2024

Mitral TEER clips hold benefits at 1 year in patients with atrial SMR

06 Nov 2024 by

An analysis of the EXPANDed patient-level pooled cohort presented at HFSA 2024 demonstrates clinical benefits in patients with atrial SMR at 1 year following a mitral TEER procedure using newer-generation clip devices. These included a significant reduction in MR and substantial improvements in PROs

Mitral TEER clips hold benefits at 1 year in patients with atrial SMR

06 Nov 2024

Tailored peritoneal dialysis training program cuts infection, dropout rates

05 Nov 2024 by

A Singapore hospital has pioneered a tailored peritoneal dialysis (PD) training program that has yielded a significant reduction in PD-related infections and dropouts among patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).

Tailored peritoneal dialysis training program cuts infection, dropout rates

05 Nov 2024

Complications more common in children with long-bone subperiosteal abscess

05 Nov 2024

Children with subperiosteal abscesses (SAs) in the long bones are more likely to have subsequent complications than those with SAs in flat bones, suggests a study.

Complications more common in children with long-bone subperiosteal abscess

05 Nov 2024

Pneumococcal colonization rate lower in children with persistent asthma

05 Nov 2024 by

Children with persistent asthma are less likely to be colonized with S. pneumoniae than those without asthma when seeking care for respiratory symptoms, reports a study.

Pneumococcal colonization rate lower in children with persistent asthma

05 Nov 2024

Pegaspargase biosimilar safe to use in childhood ALL

05 Nov 2024

The biosimilar Pegaspargase, when combined with chemotherapy, demonstrates a favourable safety profile in children with acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) treated according to ICiCLe ALL-14 protocol, a study has shown.

Pegaspargase biosimilar safe to use in childhood ALL

05 Nov 2024

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Modified CXI predicts survival in CRC after surgery

Modified CXI predicts survival in CRC after surgery

Is rapid-rate oxaliplatin safer than standard infusion?

Is rapid-rate oxaliplatin safer than standard infusion?

Hyperuricaemia linked to short-term readmission, mortality risk in HF

Hyperuricaemia linked to short-term readmission, mortality risk in HF

Beyond medication dispensing: The expanding role of pharmacists in healthcare

Beyond medication dispensing: The expanding role of pharmacists in healthcare

Increased risk of inflammatory CNS diseases following anti-TNF therapy for autoimmune diseases

Increased risk of inflammatory CNS diseases following anti-TNF therapy for autoimmune diseases

Mitral TEER clips hold benefits at 1 year in patients with atrial SMR

Mitral TEER clips hold benefits at 1 year in patients with atrial SMR

Tailored peritoneal dialysis training program cuts infection, dropout rates

Tailored peritoneal dialysis training program cuts infection, dropout rates

Complications more common in children with long-bone subperiosteal abscess

Complications more common in children with long-bone subperiosteal abscess

Pneumococcal colonization rate lower in children with persistent asthma

Pneumococcal colonization rate lower in children with persistent asthma

Pegaspargase biosimilar safe to use in childhood ALL

Pegaspargase biosimilar safe to use in childhood ALL