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Population screening for AF may reduce negative outcomes

04 Jun 2021 by

Widespread screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) may reduce clinical outcomes, suggested findings of the STROKESTOP trial.

Population screening for AF may reduce negative outcomes

04 Jun 2021

No added cognitive benefit for nutrient-dense milk formula in preemies

04 Jun 2021

A feeding formula enriched with macronutrients does not necessarily improve long-term cognitive outcome in preterm infants as compared with standard milk formula, a study has found. Meanwhile, infant growth over the first year of life is important and does wonder for later cognition.

No added cognitive benefit for nutrient-dense milk formula in preemies

04 Jun 2021

Mirogabalin expands treatment option for Asians with peripheral neuropathic pain

03 Jun 2021 by

Mirogabalin besylate appears to provide an early analgesic effect in Asian patients with peripheral neuropathic pain (PNP) with a tolerable safety profile, according to a pooled analysis of two phase III studies.

Mirogabalin expands treatment option for Asians with peripheral neuropathic pain

03 Jun 2021

Diazepam nasal spray safe to use with benzodiazepine

02 Jun 2021 by

For patients with epilepsy, diazepam nasal spray is safe regardless of concomitant benzodiazepine use, according to the results of a phase III, open-label safety study.

Diazepam nasal spray safe to use with benzodiazepine

02 Jun 2021

Diabetes tied to behavioural changes in patients with mild cognitive impairment

01 Jun 2021 by

Persistent behavioural changes as an at-risk state for dementia appear to be relatively prevalent and associated with diabetes mellitus (DM) among individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a Singapore study.

Diabetes tied to behavioural changes in patients with mild cognitive impairment

01 Jun 2021

Smoking causes more problems in fibromyalgia patients

31 May 2021

Tobacco use spells trouble for patients with fibromyalgia, contributing to greater pain and increased severity of other symptoms, as shown in a study.

Smoking causes more problems in fibromyalgia patients

31 May 2021

Irregular sleep timing tied to bad mood, depression

30 May 2021 by

Having irregular sleep timing can increase the risk of depression, as much as short sleep duration or frequently staying up late at night, suggests a recent study.

Irregular sleep timing tied to bad mood, depression

30 May 2021

AFFINITY: Fluoxetine still of no benefit in acute stroke survivors after 12 months

29 May 2021

Daily use of fluoxetine for 6 months following acute stroke does not appear to have any delayed or sustained effect on functional outcomes, falls, bone fracture, or seizures at 1 year, according to a secondary analysis of the AFFINITY* trial.

AFFINITY: Fluoxetine still of no benefit in acute stroke survivors after 12 months

29 May 2021

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation eases pain after inguinal hernia repair

28 May 2021

Incorporating transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) into a multimodal intervention safely and effectively alleviates postoperative pain and analgesic use following open inguinal hernia repair, a recent trial has found.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation eases pain after inguinal hernia repair

28 May 2021

Mental wellbeing during a pandemic

28 May 2021 by

The recurrent waves of the COVID-19 pandemic are having a significant impact on healthcare workers, and Medical Protection has called for more to be done globally to ensure that medical professionals have quick access to mental wellbeing support.

Mental wellbeing during a pandemic

28 May 2021

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Population screening for AF may reduce negative outcomes

Population screening for AF may reduce negative outcomes

No added cognitive benefit for nutrient-dense milk formula in preemies

No added cognitive benefit for nutrient-dense milk formula in preemies

Mirogabalin expands treatment option for Asians with peripheral neuropathic pain

Mirogabalin expands treatment option for Asians with peripheral neuropathic pain

Diazepam nasal spray safe to use with benzodiazepine

Diazepam nasal spray safe to use with benzodiazepine

Diabetes tied to behavioural changes in patients with mild cognitive impairment

Diabetes tied to behavioural changes in patients with mild cognitive impairment

Smoking causes more problems in fibromyalgia patients

Smoking causes more problems in fibromyalgia patients

Irregular sleep timing tied to bad mood, depression

Irregular sleep timing tied to bad mood, depression

AFFINITY: Fluoxetine still of no benefit in acute stroke survivors after 12 months

AFFINITY: Fluoxetine still of no benefit in acute stroke survivors after 12 months

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation eases pain after inguinal hernia repair

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation eases pain after inguinal hernia repair

Mental wellbeing during a pandemic

Mental wellbeing during a pandemic