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SOF/VEL combo improves well-being of children with CHC

27 Apr 2025 by

In children with chronic hepatitis C (CHC), effective treatment with sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) results in improvements in certain areas of their well-being at 1 year. This suggests some patient-reported outcomes (PRO) benefits of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy. However, the parents’ proxy reports show a decrease in the patients’ school functioning.

SOF/VEL combo improves well-being of children with CHC

27 Apr 2025

Skin pigmentation affects pulse oximeter performance

27 Apr 2025 by

Findings from the EquiOx trial presented at ACC.25 underpin the influence of skin pigmentation in pulse oximetry.

Skin pigmentation affects pulse oximeter performance

27 Apr 2025

Individualized treatment in febrile UTI helps reduce antibiotic exposure, related harms

27 Apr 2025

In the treatment of children with febrile urinary tract infection (UTI), individualized treatment appears to be associated with reduced antibiotic use and fewer adverse event days as compared with standard 10-day treatment, according to a study.

Individualized treatment in febrile UTI helps reduce antibiotic exposure, related harms

27 Apr 2025

Dengue risk rises with bad air quality, high ambient temperature

26 Apr 2025 by

Higher concentrations of particulate matter and carbon monoxide, coupled with elevated ambient temperatures, appear to be driving an increase in the risk of dengue infections, according to a study from Singapore.

Dengue risk rises with bad air quality, high ambient temperature

26 Apr 2025

Garlic intake lowers risk of diabetes

26 Apr 2025

A recent study involving older Chinese adults has shown the benefits of garlic consumption in reducing the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM).

Garlic intake lowers risk of diabetes

26 Apr 2025

Delgocitinib cream superior to oral alitretinoin for severe chronic hand eczema

26 Apr 2025

In the treatment of patients with severe chronic hand eczema, delgocitinib cream appears to have better safety and efficacy compared with oral alitretinoin, according to the results of the phase III DELTA FORCE trial.

Delgocitinib cream superior to oral alitretinoin for severe chronic hand eczema

26 Apr 2025

4F-PCC bests frozen plasma as factor replacement for cardiac surgery bleeds

26 Apr 2025 by

For physicians requiring coagulation factor replacement to control bleeding after CPB during surgery, 4F-PCC provides superior haemostatic efficacy over frozen plasma, along with some safety advantages, as shown in the FARES-II trial presented at ACC.25

4F-PCC bests frozen plasma as factor replacement for cardiac surgery bleeds

26 Apr 2025

Progestin-only contraceptives may pose NAFLD risk among women with GDM history

25 Apr 2025 by

The use of progestin-only contraceptives may put women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) at risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), as shown in a small prospective study.

Progestin-only contraceptives may pose NAFLD risk among women with GDM history

25 Apr 2025

Nirsevimab reduces RSV-related outcomes in infants

25 Apr 2025

Immunoprophylaxis with nirsevimab results in a 74-percent decrease in hospitalization and 85-percent reduction in paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admissions due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-related bronchiolitis, a study has shown.

Nirsevimab reduces RSV-related outcomes in infants

25 Apr 2025

Pecans help enhance diet quality in adults at risk of cardiometabolic diseases

25 Apr 2025 by

Consuming pecans as an alternative to usual snacks may improve lipids/lipoproteins and diet quality in adults at increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases, suggests a study. However, pecan intake does not appear to have any effect on vascular health.

Pecans help enhance diet quality in adults at risk of cardiometabolic diseases

25 Apr 2025

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SOF/VEL combo improves well-being of children with CHC

SOF/VEL combo improves well-being of children with CHC

Skin pigmentation affects pulse oximeter performance

Skin pigmentation affects pulse oximeter performance

Individualized treatment in febrile UTI helps reduce antibiotic exposure, related harms

Individualized treatment in febrile UTI helps reduce antibiotic exposure, related harms

Dengue risk rises with bad air quality, high ambient temperature

Dengue risk rises with bad air quality, high ambient temperature

Garlic intake lowers risk of diabetes

Garlic intake lowers risk of diabetes

Delgocitinib cream superior to oral alitretinoin for severe chronic hand eczema

Delgocitinib cream superior to oral alitretinoin for severe chronic hand eczema

4F-PCC bests frozen plasma as factor replacement for cardiac surgery bleeds

4F-PCC bests frozen plasma as factor replacement for cardiac surgery bleeds

Progestin-only contraceptives may pose NAFLD risk among women with GDM history

Progestin-only contraceptives may pose NAFLD risk among women with GDM history

Nirsevimab reduces RSV-related outcomes in infants

Nirsevimab reduces RSV-related outcomes in infants

Pecans help enhance diet quality in adults at risk of cardiometabolic diseases

Pecans help enhance diet quality in adults at risk of cardiometabolic diseases