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Clozapine tied to haematological malignancy in schizophrenia

01 Feb 2025 by

The use of clozapine appears to slightly increase the risk of haematological malignancy (HM) among patients with schizophrenia compared with olanzapine use, suggests a study.

Clozapine tied to haematological malignancy in schizophrenia

01 Feb 2025

Laparoscopic noninferior to open surgery for low rectal cancer

01 Feb 2025

The disease-free survival outcome in patients with low rectal cancer who receive laparoscopic surgery compares favourably with that in those who receive open surgery, according to a study.

Laparoscopic noninferior to open surgery for low rectal cancer

01 Feb 2025

Prourokinase does not improve functional outcomes in mild ischaemic stroke

31 Jan 2025

In the treatment of patients with mild ischaemic stroke, prourokinase is not necessarily better than standard of care in terms of improving functional outcomes, although both have a similar safety profile, according to a study.

Prourokinase does not improve functional outcomes in mild ischaemic stroke

31 Jan 2025

Electrospun fibre patch to simplify psoriasis treatment

31 Jan 2025 by

A new patch that adheres to the skin and delivers two active ingredients holds promise in the treatment of psoriasis, reducing the need to apply topical medications to once a day and potentially improving adherence.

Electrospun fibre patch to simplify psoriasis treatment

31 Jan 2025

Seizure history does not elevate risk of cefepime-induced neurotoxicity

31 Jan 2025

Patients with a history of seizures do not appear to be at an increased risk of cefepime-induced neurotoxicity (CIN), according to a study.

Seizure history does not elevate risk of cefepime-induced neurotoxicity

31 Jan 2025

Which factors predict treatment initiation among individuals with negative TB result?

31 Jan 2025 by

Several factors, including male sex and reported cough, influence the decisions by clinicians to initiate tuberculosis (TB) treatment among individuals who receive a negative result on an initial bacteriological test for TB, reports a study.

Which factors predict treatment initiation among individuals with negative TB result?

31 Jan 2025

Do postdischarge contacts lead to fewer ED use, readmissions?

31 Jan 2025

A recent study has shown that postdischarge contacts (PDC) within 7 days of discharge do not appear to reduce emergency department (ED) use or readmissions within 30 days relative to usual care.

Do postdischarge contacts lead to fewer ED use, readmissions?

31 Jan 2025

COVID-linked MIS-C outcomes reassuring at 6 months

31 Jan 2025 by

Children and young adults with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) related to COVID-19 infection show good cardiovascular and noncardiovascular outcomes at 6 months, according to data from the long-term MUSIC study.

COVID-linked MIS-C outcomes reassuring at 6 months

31 Jan 2025

Study supports continued metformin use in T2D patients with advanced kidney disease

31 Jan 2025

For patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), continued use of metformin for at least 6 months when eGFR falls below 30 mL/min/1.73m2 appears to yield a small but significant decrease in all-cause mortality, according to a nationwide observational cohort study.

Study supports continued metformin use in T2D patients with advanced kidney disease

31 Jan 2025

Determinants of semaglutide initiation in obesity

30 Jan 2025

In people with obesity but without diabetes, starting semaglutide treatment appears to be influenced by sociodemographic, health care, and clinical factors, according to a retrospective observational cohort study.

Determinants of semaglutide initiation in obesity

30 Jan 2025

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Clozapine tied to haematological malignancy in schizophrenia

Clozapine tied to haematological malignancy in schizophrenia

Laparoscopic noninferior to open surgery for low rectal cancer

Laparoscopic noninferior to open surgery for low rectal cancer

Prourokinase does not improve functional outcomes in mild ischaemic stroke

Prourokinase does not improve functional outcomes in mild ischaemic stroke

Electrospun fibre patch to simplify psoriasis treatment

Electrospun fibre patch to simplify psoriasis treatment

Seizure history does not elevate risk of cefepime-induced neurotoxicity

Seizure history does not elevate risk of cefepime-induced neurotoxicity

Which factors predict treatment initiation among individuals with negative TB result?

Which factors predict treatment initiation among individuals with negative TB result?

Do postdischarge contacts lead to fewer ED use, readmissions?

Do postdischarge contacts lead to fewer ED use, readmissions?

COVID-linked MIS-C outcomes reassuring at 6 months

COVID-linked MIS-C outcomes reassuring at 6 months

Study supports continued metformin use in T2D patients with advanced kidney disease

Study supports continued metformin use in T2D patients with advanced kidney disease

Determinants of semaglutide initiation in obesity

Determinants of semaglutide initiation in obesity