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Use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) often results in a poorer disease course at 5 and 10 years, whereas treatment with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) is associated with fewer cases of corticosteroid use at 10 years, reports a study involving patients with Crohn’s disease (CD).

What are the long-term effects of ARBs, ACEIs in patients with Crohn’s disease?

Once-monthly subcutaneous amivantamab fares well in advanced solid tumours

In individuals with advanced solid malignancies, subcutaneous (SC) amivantamab administered once a month is associated with fewer infusion-related reactions (IRRs) and offers more convenience than the IV formulation, the phase Ib PALOMA study suggest.

Once-monthly subcutaneous amivantamab fares well in advanced solid tumours

Physical fitness helps prevent mental health problems in youths

In children and adolescents, cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness appears to have a protective effect on the risk of incident mental disorders, according to a study.

Physical fitness helps prevent mental health problems in youths

Ultra-low temp cryoablation eliminates monomorphic VT: Is it ready for primetime?

Treatment of monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) with a novel ultra-low-temperature cryoablation catheter (vCLAS) eliminates VT in most patients with ischaemic or non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy in the first-in-human Cryocure-VT trial.

Ultra-low temp cryoablation eliminates monomorphic VT: Is it ready for primetime?

VCS device supports early ambulation without bleeding events after AF ablation

The use of a venous closure system (VCS) post ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) shortens ambulation time without recurrence of bleeding in the STYLE-AF study presented at EHRA 2024.

VCS device supports early ambulation without bleeding events after AF ablation

Self-administered acupressure relieves pain in probable knee OA

A randomized controlled trial (RCT) among community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults shows that self-administered acupressure (SAA) can relieve knee pain in probable knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Self-administered acupressure relieves pain in probable knee OA

03 May 2024

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy a safe and effective alternative for patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) therapy focuses on improving upper airway muscle tone, thus filling a gap in current surgical treatment strategy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), said Associate Professor Dr Toh Song Tar, Head and Senior Consultant at the Department of ENT-HNS, Singapore General Hospital.

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy a safe and effective alternative for patients with obstructive sleep apnea

03 May 2024

$BP-lowering meds up risk of fractures in older people$

BP-lowering meds up risk of fractures in older people

Older people who are initiating blood pressure (BP)-lowering medications appear to be at heightened risk of fractures, especially those who have dementia, as shown in a retrospective cohort study.

BP-lowering meds up risk of fractures in older people

Are dietary interventions better than meds for IBS?

02 May 2024 by

Making certain dietary changes may have a larger impact than taking medications in terms of quelling the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for patients with moderate-to-severe disease.

Are dietary interventions better than meds for IBS?

02 May 2024

Early feeding reduces hospital stay, costs in acute pancreatitis

Early oral feeding in patients with acute pancreatitis can help shorten the length of hospital stay (LOHS) and even lower the costs of medical care without increasing feeding intolerance or mortality, reports a study. In those with a severe disease, early feeding after 1 day appears beneficial.

Early feeding reduces hospital stay, costs in acute pancreatitis