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Are antidepressants safe to use for pain relief in older adults?

10 Dec 2024 by

Use of antidepressants appears to have a small beneficial effect in older adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA), but potential risks far outweigh this benefit, reports a study.

Are antidepressants safe to use for pain relief in older adults?

10 Dec 2024

TOPSPIN highlights three dual combo pills for BP control

10 Dec 2024 by

Three dual combinations of commonly prescribed antihypertensives – amlodipine and perindopril, perindopril and indapamide, or amlodipine and indapamide – demonstrated equal blood pressure (BP)-lowering efficacy among Indian adults, according to the results of the TOPSPIN trial presented at AHA 2024.

TOPSPIN highlights three dual combo pills for BP control

10 Dec 2024

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir efficacy and risk factors for COVID-19 hospitalization

10 Dec 2024

The post-pandemic burden of COVID-19 remains significant in adults. Four studies from IDWeek 2024 highlight the benefits of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (NMV/r) for high-risk adults with SARS-CoV-2 immunity and link chronic conditions to COVID-19 hospitalization. Identifying high-risk patients and using NMV/r in outpatient settings can reduce severe outcomes.

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir efficacy and risk factors for COVID-19 hospitalization

10 Dec 2024

BPaLM regimen looks good for drug-resistant TB in children, adults

09 Dec 2024 by

A therapeutic regimen comprising bedaquiline, pretomanid, linezolid, and moxifloxacin (BPaLM) appears to work against drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) both in paediatric and adult patients, according to two small studies conducted in Indonesia.

BPaLM regimen looks good for drug-resistant TB in children, adults

09 Dec 2024

Chinese medicine herbal compound of no benefit in intracerebral haemorrhage

09 Dec 2024

In the treatment of patients with moderate to severe intracerebral haemorrhage, the traditional Chinese medicine herbal compound FYTF-919 has no significant effect on functional recovery, survival, and health-related quality of life, as shown in a study.

Chinese medicine herbal compound of no benefit in intracerebral haemorrhage

09 Dec 2024

Common heart medication shows therapeutic potential in Huntington disease

08 Dec 2024 by

New research suggests that the use of beta-blockers may help delay the onset of motor symptoms in people with early-stage Huntington disease, as well as reduce the worsening of symptoms in those already experiencing movement issues.

Common heart medication shows therapeutic potential in Huntington disease

08 Dec 2024

Lidocaine infusion of no help in gut function recovery after colon resection

08 Dec 2024

Perioperative administration of 2% intravenous lidocaine does not appear to have any positive impact on gut function recovery in patients who undergo elective minimally invasive colon resection, according to a study.

Lidocaine infusion of no help in gut function recovery after colon resection

08 Dec 2024

Trastuzumab shots for breast cancer deliver on cost savings

07 Dec 2024 by

Subcutaneous trastuzumab may be a cost-saving alternative to the intravenous formulation in the treatment of breast cancer patients in Singapore, according to a study.

Trastuzumab shots for breast cancer deliver on cost savings

07 Dec 2024

Clinical considerations for patients at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19

07 Dec 2024

COVID-19 has not gone away. New contagious variants continue to be a leading cause of death, with underlying conditions still influencing the risk of COVID-19 hospitalizations, said Dr Ali Hassoun, Clinical Professor of Medicine and infectious disease specialist at Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville, Alabama, US, who spoke at a Pfizer-sponsored session during IDWeek 2024.

Clinical considerations for patients at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19

07 Dec 2024

RSV places strain on HK’s public health system, but vaccination reduces burden

06 Dec 2024 by

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated infections in older adults impose a substantial economic burden on Hong Kong’s public health system, but the good news is that this burden may be mitigated by vaccination.

RSV places strain on HK’s public health system, but vaccination reduces burden

06 Dec 2024

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Are antidepressants safe to use for pain relief in older adults?

Are antidepressants safe to use for pain relief in older adults?

TOPSPIN highlights three dual combo pills for BP control

TOPSPIN highlights three dual combo pills for BP control

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir efficacy and risk factors for COVID-19 hospitalization

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir efficacy and risk factors for COVID-19 hospitalization

BPaLM regimen looks good for drug-resistant TB in children, adults

BPaLM regimen looks good for drug-resistant TB in children, adults

Chinese medicine herbal compound of no benefit in intracerebral haemorrhage

Chinese medicine herbal compound of no benefit in intracerebral haemorrhage

Common heart medication shows therapeutic potential in Huntington disease

Common heart medication shows therapeutic potential in Huntington disease

Lidocaine infusion of no help in gut function recovery after colon resection

Lidocaine infusion of no help in gut function recovery after colon resection

Trastuzumab shots for breast cancer deliver on cost savings

Trastuzumab shots for breast cancer deliver on cost savings

Clinical considerations for patients at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19

Clinical considerations for patients at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19

RSV places strain on HK’s public health system, but vaccination reduces burden

RSV places strain on HK’s public health system, but vaccination reduces burden