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Sotrovimab benefits select hospitalized COVID-19 patients
In the RECOVERY* trial, the neutralizing monoclonal antibody (mAb) sotrovimab reduces mortality in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 pneumonia with a high baseline serum SARS-CoV-2 antigen concentration. However, this was not the case in the overall population.
Sotrovimab benefits select hospitalized COVID-19 patients
23 Jan 2026
HPV genotyping enhances risk stratification of cervical samples
A comprehensive human papillomavirus (HPV) genotyping in combination with cytology improves risk stratification of cervical samples and patient management, suggests a Singapore study.
HPV genotyping enhances risk stratification of cervical samples
22 Jan 2026
Mental health-related ED visits, suicide attempts in SG soar during COVID-19 pandemic
High-acuity mental health-related emergency department (ED) attendances increased relative to other reasons during the COVID-19 pandemic, reports a Singapore study. The incidence of suicide attempts also rose with the progress of the pandemic.
Mental health-related ED visits, suicide attempts in SG soar during COVID-19 pandemic
13 Jan 2026
IV iron lowers mortality risk in anaemics
A retrospective study spanning 25 years has shown that intravenous (IV) iron therapy in hospitalized patients with iron-deficiency anaemia and acute infections is associated with a lower risk of death.





