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Tenecteplase at 4.5–24 hours without thrombectomy feasible for ischaemic stroke
The use of tenecteplase in the extended time window of 4.5–24 hours improves functional outcomes in patients with ischaemic stroke when endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is not immediately available, findings from the phase III TRACE-III* trial suggest.
Tenecteplase at 4.5–24 hours without thrombectomy feasible for ischaemic stroke
11 Sep 2024
MyPELINDUNG campaign continues to advocate COVID-19 vaccination and early treatment
The partner organizations in MyPELINDUNG have pledged their continuous support to the cause of keeping Malaysians healthy post-COVID-19 pandemic.
MyPELINDUNG campaign continues to advocate COVID-19 vaccination and early treatment
11 Sep 2024
Hydroxychloroquine protects SLE patients against CV events
Among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), those who use of hydroxychloroquine are less likely to experience cardiovascular events, as reported in a study.
Hydroxychloroquine protects SLE patients against CV events
11 Sep 2024
Antidepressant nonresponders may benefit from rTMS
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) demonstrates greater reduction in depressive symptoms than switching of antidepressant medications in patients with moderately treatment-resistant depression, reveals a study.
Antidepressant nonresponders may benefit from rTMS
10 Sep 2024
ISH recommends lifestyle changes for better management of blood pressure
Holistic lifestyle changes are urgently needed early in life for better prevention and control of hypertension, as recommended by an international panel of experts in the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) position paper. [J Hypertens 2024;42:23–49]
ISH recommends lifestyle changes for better management of blood pressure
10 Sep 2024
Ustekinumab biosimilar SB17 boasts similar efficacy, safety in psoriasis
SB17, a proposed ustekinumab (UST) biosimilar, demonstrates comparable efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK) to the reference drug, as well as lower immunogenicity up to week 28, among individuals suffering from moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to a study.
Ustekinumab biosimilar SB17 boasts similar efficacy, safety in psoriasis
10 Sep 2024
OGSM 2024 examines how AI can improve women’s health
The 31st Congress of the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM) took place at Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu on 4–7 July 2024. The congress with the theme of “Intelligence in O&G: Real or Artificial?” explored the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in women’s health from adolescent onwards and included both obstetrics and gynecology.
