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H. pylori eradication eases metabolic dysfunction, steatosis in NAFLD
Among patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), eradication treatment against Helicobacter pylori may help improve liver steatosis and metabolic parameters, a recent study has found.
H. pylori eradication eases metabolic dysfunction, steatosis in NAFLD
20 Nov 2022
Low use of CVD prevention strategies in people with HIV
There is an underutilization of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention strategies in people living with HIV (PLHIV) who are at risk of CVD, according to a study presented at HIV Glasgow 2022.
Low use of CVD prevention strategies in people with HIV
18 Nov 2022
Low antithrombin levels tied to ECMO ventilation in COVID-19 patients
Low levels of antithrombin upon admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) appears to increase the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) among patients with COVID-19, reports a recent study.
Low antithrombin levels tied to ECMO ventilation in COVID-19 patients
18 Nov 2022
Moderate dairy intake protects against COVID-19
Modest consumption of total dairy may lower the likelihood of contracting COVID-19 by 37 percent, while a higher intake of low-fat dairy products provides a protective benefit, reports a study.
Moderate dairy intake protects against COVID-19
17 Nov 2022
Joint replacement ERAS program reforms surgical care during pandemic
Effective multidisciplinary collaborations with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways result in improved services and deliver continued care despite restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and same-day admission limitations, according to a single-centre study presented at the Anesthesiology Annual Meeting 2022. To date, feedback from patients has been encouraging.
Joint replacement ERAS program reforms surgical care during pandemic
15 Nov 2022
COVID-19 infection affects faecal microbiota and this condition may persist long after recovery from the disease.
COVID-19 infection is associated with faecal microbiota dysbiosis*, especially those that cause more severe disease, says a prominent researcher. However, there is ambiguity as to whether it is a meaningful association or an epiphenomenon**.
