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Loose stools worsen life quality in women with faecal incontinence

In women with faecal incontinence (FI), faecal consistency of Bristol Stool Chart (BSC) ≥5 results in significantly worse clinical severity and quality of life (QoL), reports a study.

Loose stools worsen life quality in women with faecal incontinence

Routine coffee drinking may have BP-lowering effect

Regular coffee consumption appears to be associated with decreases in blood pressure (BP) levels, as according to a Mendelian randomization analysis.

Routine coffee drinking may have BP-lowering effect

Interprofessional collaboration resolves drug-related problems in home care services in SG

Collaborations among pharmacists, physicians, and nurses in home care results in significant improvements in identifying and resolving drug-related problems (DRPs), a Singapore study has shown.

Interprofessional collaboration resolves drug-related problems in home care services in SG

24 Dec 2025

Multidrug combos provide optimal glycaemic control in T2D patients

A real-world study from India shows that multiple drug combinations effectively controlled blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Multidrug combos provide optimal glycaemic control in T2D patients

24 Dec 2025

Caring ahead: Malaysia’s vision for the future of elderly care

A demographic revolution is sweeping across Malaysia, poised to redefine our society and challenge our healthcare system.

Caring ahead: Malaysia’s vision for the future of elderly care

24 Dec 2025

Inhaled Technosphere insulin lowers HbA1c in Indian patients with T2D

Inhaled Technosphere insulin significantly reduced HbA_1c levels in Indian individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared with placebo, according to a study presented at ATTD-ASIA 2025.

Inhaled Technosphere insulin lowers HbA1c in Indian patients with T2D

24 Dec 2025

Reduced calf, mid-upper arm circumferences flag poor outcomes in CVD

In patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), reductions in calf and mid-upper arm circumferences are predictive of poor outcomes, according to new research.

Reduced calf, mid-upper arm circumferences flag poor outcomes in CVD

Oversleeping, late bedtime detrimental in GDM

23 Dec 2025 by

In pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), prolonged sleep duration and late bedtime may adversely affect glycaemic control and increase the risk of hypoglycaemia, respectively, according to two studies.

Oversleeping, late bedtime detrimental in GDM

Adjunctive lumateperone improves symptoms in major depressive disorder

Lumateperone plus antidepressant therapy (ADT) demonstrates clinically meaningful improvements in depression symptoms and disease severity relative to placebo plus ADT, according to a study.

Adjunctive lumateperone improves symptoms in major depressive disorder