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Surgery, mechanical aspiration do not prevent death in tricuspid valve infective endocarditis
Valve surgery or percutaneous mechanical aspiration, in combination with medical therapy, fall short of providing survival benefits to patients with isolated tricuspid valve infective endocarditis, results of a study have shown. However, addiction medicine consultation appears to be protective against the risk of death at 1 year in this population.
Surgery, mechanical aspiration do not prevent death in tricuspid valve infective endocarditis
24 Sep 2024
What fuels flu, pneumococcal vaccine hesitancy in SG?
In Singapore, influenza and pneumococcal vaccination coverage remains stubbornly low. Results of two separate analysis of a cross-sectional survey shed light on this concerning trend, highlighting the roles of vaccine knowledge and attitude, healthcare professionals, and social support in influencing vaccination decisions.
What fuels flu, pneumococcal vaccine hesitancy in SG?
23 Sep 2024
COVID-19 variants carry no increased autoimmune sequelae risk
COVID-19 variants delta and omicron BA.1 or BA.2 do not pose a substantial threat of long-term autoimmune complications, except for a modest elevation in inflammatory bowel disease and bullous skin disorders among hospitalized patients during the omicron predominance in Singapore, as shown in a study.
COVID-19 variants carry no increased autoimmune sequelae risk
16 Sep 2024
No benefit to SGLT2 inhibitor therapy in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Adding sodium–glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to usual care in the treatment of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 does not necessarily lead to improved survival, according to the results of a meta-analysis.
No benefit to SGLT2 inhibitor therapy in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
15 Sep 2024
Fewer CV events after COVID-19 vaccine-related myocarditis
In a nationwide French cohort study, myocarditis attributed to COVID-19 mRNA vaccination causes fewer cardiovascular (CV) events at 18 months of follow-up than that attributed to SARS-CoV-2 infection or myocarditis of conventional aetiologies.
Fewer CV events after COVID-19 vaccine-related myocarditis
13 Sep 2024
RSV a hidden threat in older adults: Vaccination key to preventing severe outcomes
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is often associated with severe illness in young children, but its impact on older adults is a growing concern. In older adults, RSV can lead to serious consequences, including hospitalization and death. [BMC Infect Dis 2017;20;17:785] Unlike other viruses, immunity to RSV infection is incomplete and short-lived, making reinfection common throughout life. [Respiratory Syncytial Virus. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442240/] Despite this, RSV in adults remains underrecognized and underestimated. Addressing this overlooked risk requires a focused approach, with vaccination playing a crucial role in preventing severe RSV-related complications in older populations.