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A multidisciplinary nutritional support team (NST) can help improve the survival outcomes in patients with sepsis, according to a study. Such improvements are more pronounced in those aged ≥65 years who were admitted to the ICU.

Nutritional support team system may prolong survival in sepsis

Nirsevimab cuts risk of hospitalization for RSV-associated bronchiolitis

12 Sep 2024 by

The ENVIE* study demonstrates the real-world effectiveness of nirsevimab against hospitalization for bronchiolitis associated with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among infants <12 months of age in France.

Nirsevimab cuts risk of hospitalization for RSV-associated bronchiolitis

Obesity drives malignant progression of Barrett’s esophagus

The risk of malignant progression in individuals with Barrett’s esophagus appears to be heightened among those with obesity, with the risk increase commensurate with BMI, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Obesity drives malignant progression of Barrett’s esophagus

Common antibiotics linked to serious skin reactions

Several classes of commonly prescribed oral antibiotics appear to carry an increased risk of serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions (cADRs), according to a study.

Common antibiotics linked to serious skin reactions

Serum SFA levels linked to mild cognitive impairment

Serum concentrations of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) appear to predict the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in middle-aged and older adults, reports a study.

Serum SFA levels linked to mild cognitive impairment

LNG-IUS use ups risk of depression

Use of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) appears to increase the risk of incident depression, defined as initiation of an antidepressant or receipt of a depression diagnosis, in a dose-dependent manner, suggests a study.

LNG-IUS use ups risk of depression

11 Sep 2024

Early diagnosis, antifungal therapy improve outcomes in invasive fungal sinusitis

Children with invasive fungal sinusitis may benefit from early diagnosis, aggressive surgical intervention, and combined antifungal therapy to achieve better outcomes, suggests a study.

Early diagnosis, antifungal therapy improve outcomes in invasive fungal sinusitis

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