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Two eminent experts discuss the management of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) using evidence-based therapies during a Boehringer-Ingelheim sponsored symposium in Kuala Lumpur.

Proven therapies lead to treatment targets in patients with hypertension and T2DM

LENS trial: Early treatment of diabetic retinopathy in T2DM is associated with reduced risks of disease progression and maculopathy

Professor Emeritus Dr Chan Siew Pheng shares a case study on diabetic retinopathy (DR) and discusses treatment strategies designed to slow disease progression and delay the need for laser therapy in patients.

LENS trial: Early treatment of diabetic retinopathy in T2DM is associated with reduced risks of disease progression and maculopathy

Morbidity, mortality high in paediatric flu-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy

Influenza-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) carries increased morbidity and mortality in children, according to a case series.

Morbidity, mortality high in paediatric flu-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy

SGLT2 inhibitors confer cardiovascular, renal benefits in stage 4 CKM syndrome

31 Aug 2025 by

In the treatment of patients with stage 4 cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) syndrome, sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors appear to exert cardio- and renoprotective effects, as shown in a retrospective study.

SGLT2 inhibitors confer cardiovascular, renal benefits in stage 4 CKM syndrome

Flu infection tied to serious complications in children

A recent study has found that influenza virus infection can lead to serious multisystem complications, such as encephalitis and acute respiratory distress syndrome, among others.

Flu infection tied to serious complications in children

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy linked to elevated migraine risk

Undergoing bilateral oophorectomy before menopause appears to contribute to an increased risk of migraine, according to a study.

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy linked to elevated migraine risk

Culturally tailored counselling improves mammographic screening uptake among Malay-Muslim women

30 Aug 2025 by

A culturally responsive pamphlet to guide counselling on breast cancer and mammography in a primary care setting can encourage Malay-Muslim women in Singapore to undergo mammographic screening, as shown in a randomized controlled trial.

Culturally tailored counselling improves mammographic screening uptake among Malay-Muslim women

RSV infection a significant burden on children in Korea

The disease burden respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection puts on young children is substantial, especially among infants, according to a South Korea study.

RSV infection a significant burden on children in Korea

Familial hypercholesterolemia a risk factor for cerebral small vessel disease

Individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) appear to be at increased risk of lacunes and cerebral microbleeds, as reported in a study from Japan.

Familial hypercholesterolemia a risk factor for cerebral small vessel disease