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Dementia risk among smokers: Quitting protective, smoking reduction harmful

27 Jan 2023

Smoking cessation appears to lower the risk of dementia as opposed to sustained smoking intensity, according to a study. However, cutting down on smoking may do more harm than good, as this approach is associated with a risk increase.

Dementia risk among smokers: Quitting protective, smoking reduction harmful

27 Jan 2023

Academic stress may affect uni students’ mental health; walnuts may come to aid

25 Jan 2023 by

Academic stress may take a toll on the mental health status of university students, particularly during examination periods, but walnut consumption may help thwart such negative effects, a study from Australia has shown.

Academic stress may affect uni students’ mental health; walnuts may come to aid

25 Jan 2023

Some antihypertensive medications may lower dementia risk

24 Jan 2023 by

Use of angiotensin II (ATII)-stimulating antihypertensive medication (AHM), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (CCBs) helps reduce the risk of dementia over a decade, but this beneficial effect decreases over time, according to a study.

Some antihypertensive medications may lower dementia risk

24 Jan 2023

Infections a risk factor for dementia

23 Jan 2023

Individuals who have been hospitalized with infection appear to be at higher risk of dementia compared with their peers who are unexposed to infections, as reported in a study.

Infections a risk factor for dementia

23 Jan 2023

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01-15 January 2023)

17 Jan 2023

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 01-15 January 2023 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01-15 January 2023)

17 Jan 2023

Modified Atkins diet helps control drug-resistant epilepsy

12 Jan 2023 by

Teen and adult patients with drug-resistant epilepsy may benefit from modified Atkins diet, which has been shown in a recent study to produce improvements in seizure frequency, quality of life (QOL), and behavioural problems as compared with standard drug therapy.

Modified Atkins diet helps control drug-resistant epilepsy

12 Jan 2023

Excess pounds in kids can be a bane to brain health

10 Jan 2023 by

Children with overweight or obesity appear to exhibit alterations in brain structure and function that can be detrimental to cognitive function and school performance, according to data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study.

Excess pounds in kids can be a bane to brain health

10 Jan 2023

How is Down syndrome managed in Singapore?

06 Jan 2023 by

Management of Down syndrome (DS) in Singapore starts as early as 11 weeks of pregnancy through a screening process that involves an ultrasound alone or in combination with a blood test.