News & Updates

HIV-exposed, uninfected children show growth lag

Children exposed to HIV but uninfected appear to have an initial growth deficit at birth that persists for at least the first 24 months of life, according to a meta-analysis.

Brisk walking may protect against erectile dysfunction

Men who do brisk walking are less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), suggests a study that shows an inverse relationship between walking pace and ED risk.

What’s new in the 2025 ACS Guidelines?

The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) have issued new guidelines for managing acute coronary syndromes (ACS), outlining strategies for lipid management, minimizing bleeding risk, and considerations related to procedural care.

Caution urged when prescribing NSAIDs in pregnancy in relation to kidney health in offspring

Prenatal exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has the potential to harm the offspring’s kidney health, highlighting the need for caution when prescribing NSAIDs during pregnancy, according to a large study from Taiwan.

World’s first liquid-bodied robot eradicates biofilms on complex surfaces

An international research team led by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has developed the world’s first liquid-bodied robot for biofilm eradication on complex surface topographies.

G-POEM safe, effective for refractory gastroparesis

A recent study has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy, or G-POEM, in the treatment of patients with refractory gastroparesis.

Eliquis transforms anticoagulation approaches in stroke and systemic embolism

Elacestrant shows promising antitumour activity in early breast cancer

Preoperative treatment with the oral nonsteroidal selective ER degrader elacestrant appears to yield biological and molecular responses in early-stage breast cancer, while having a manageable safety profile, as shown in a phase I trial.