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Endometrial cancer in women under 40 years of age

24 Jul 2024 by

Endometrial cancer affects the lining of the uterus (ie, the endometrium). In Singapore, endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer, with an increasing incidence over the past few decades, corresponding to global trends associated with factors such as changing lifestyles, obesity, and hormonal influences.

Endometrial cancer in women under 40 years of age

24 Jul 2024

ADAPTABLE: No sex-based difference seen in aspirin effectiveness for secondary ASCVD prevention

23 Jul 2024 by

Sex does not appear to influence the effectiveness of aspirin at either high or low doses for the secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), according to the secondary analysis of the ADAPTABLE* trial.

ADAPTABLE: No sex-based difference seen in aspirin effectiveness for secondary ASCVD prevention

23 Jul 2024

Is it safe to use conditionally ordered LMWH in cancer patients with VTE?

23 Jul 2024 by

Conditional orders of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) based on platelet values appears safe and effective in the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with malignant haematology (MH) experiencing thrombocytopenia, a study has shown. In addition, worsening or new VTE has not been reported among study participants.

Is it safe to use conditionally ordered LMWH in cancer patients with VTE?

23 Jul 2024

Nipocalimab + SoC improves MG-ADL scores in adults with myasthenia gravis

23 Jul 2024 by

Adding nipocalimab to standard-of-care (SoC) treatment significantly improves Myasthenia Gravis-Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) scores in patients with generalized MG (gMG), according to the pivotal phase III Vivacity-MG3 study presented at EAN 2024.

Nipocalimab + SoC improves MG-ADL scores in adults with myasthenia gravis

23 Jul 2024

Bimekizumab may protect against uveitis in axial spondyloarthritis

22 Jul 2024

In the treatment of patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), the dual IL-17A/F inhibitor bimekizumab appears to lower the risk of uveitis, according to a study.

Bimekizumab may protect against uveitis in axial spondyloarthritis

22 Jul 2024

Antibiotic overtreatment prevalent in children with PPE/PE

22 Jul 2024 by

Children with parapneumonic effusion (PPE) or pleural empyema (PE) are often overly treated with antibiotics, particularly the frequent use of antibiotic combination therapy, reports a Germany study.

Antibiotic overtreatment prevalent in children with PPE/PE

22 Jul 2024

Over-the-counter supplement touted for improving walking distance in PAD

21 Jul 2024 by

Nicotinamide riboside supplements show a signal of benefit for helping patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD) walk more

Over-the-counter supplement touted for improving walking distance in PAD

21 Jul 2024

Acute benign myositis may occur in kids with flu infection

21 Jul 2024 by

Children with influenza A virus infection are susceptible to acute benign myositis (ABM), with most patients showing clinical characteristics consistent with postfebrile myalgia, reports a study.

Acute benign myositis may occur in kids with flu infection

21 Jul 2024

JAK inhibitors for autoimmune disease may confer protection against AMD

20 Jul 2024 by

The use of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors in the treatment of major autoimmune diseases appears to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for people above 40 years of age, according to a study.

JAK inhibitors for autoimmune disease may confer protection against AMD

20 Jul 2024

Oral roflumilast trims weight in patients with psoriasis

20 Jul 2024 by

Treatment with oral roflumilast results in reduced body weight and appetite after 24 weeks in patients with psoriasis, a study has shown.

Oral roflumilast trims weight in patients with psoriasis

20 Jul 2024

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Endometrial cancer in women under 40 years of age

Endometrial cancer in women under 40 years of age

ADAPTABLE: No sex-based difference seen in aspirin effectiveness for secondary ASCVD prevention

ADAPTABLE: No sex-based difference seen in aspirin effectiveness for secondary ASCVD prevention

Is it safe to use conditionally ordered LMWH in cancer patients with VTE?

Is it safe to use conditionally ordered LMWH in cancer patients with VTE?

Nipocalimab + SoC improves MG-ADL scores in adults with myasthenia gravis

Nipocalimab + SoC improves MG-ADL scores in adults with myasthenia gravis

Bimekizumab may protect against uveitis in axial spondyloarthritis

Bimekizumab may protect against uveitis in axial spondyloarthritis

Antibiotic overtreatment prevalent in children with PPE/PE

Antibiotic overtreatment prevalent in children with PPE/PE

Over-the-counter supplement touted for improving walking distance in PAD

Over-the-counter supplement touted for improving walking distance in PAD

Acute benign myositis may occur in kids with flu infection

Acute benign myositis may occur in kids with flu infection

JAK inhibitors for autoimmune disease may confer protection against AMD

JAK inhibitors for autoimmune disease may confer protection against AMD

Oral roflumilast trims weight in patients with psoriasis

Oral roflumilast trims weight in patients with psoriasis