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Self-reported adverse reactions less likely after inactivated CZ02 vs mRNA-based BNT162b2
A prospective cohort study by the University of Hong Kong comparing the reactogenicity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines reports a lower risk of self-reported adverse reactions following vaccination with inactivated CZ02 compared with mRNA-based BNT162b2.
Self-reported adverse reactions less likely after inactivated CZ02 vs mRNA-based BNT162b2
23 Feb 2022
Knowing someone with COVID-19 a key predictor of vaccine uptake among HK adolescents
An online survey of over 2,500 Hong Kong adolescents has identified knowing someone diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), having at least one vaccinated parent, and receiving the influenza vaccine in the past year as three top predictors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance.
Knowing someone with COVID-19 a key predictor of vaccine uptake among HK adolescents
23 Feb 2022
Hypertension in pregnancy: Labetalol extends benefits for pregnancy outcomes
Common blood pressure (BP)-lowering medications in pregnancy cut the risk of severe hypertension, but labetalol has the added advantage of reducing the risks of proteinuria or pre-eclampsia and perinatal death, according to the results of a network meta-analysis.
Hypertension in pregnancy: Labetalol extends benefits for pregnancy outcomes
22 Feb 2022
First-line biologic therapy persists longer than later agents in ankylosing spondylitis
Biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD) therapy is effective in reducing ankylosing spondylitis (AS) disease activity, reports a study, noting how treatment has persisted for up to 8 years among patients remaining on their first bDMARD, which is longer than on subsequent agents.
First-line biologic therapy persists longer than later agents in ankylosing spondylitis
22 Feb 2022
NOACs preferable over warfarin in AF patients with bioprosthetic valves
Use of nonvitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) results in a reduced incidence of thromboembolic events and major bleeding relative to warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and bioprosthetic valves or valve repair, suggests a study.
NOACs preferable over warfarin in AF patients with bioprosthetic valves
22 Feb 2022
Proinflammatory diet ups risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
A dietary pattern with high inflammatory potential contributes to an increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a recent study has shown.
Proinflammatory diet ups risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
22 Feb 2022
Why do some PCR-negative patients test positive on COVID-19 blood tests?
Serological assays for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) sometimes show contradictory findings when compared with nasopharyngeal swab polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, according to a recent Singapore study. In particular, even PCR-negative patients with no known exposure could test positive for antibodies.