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Consumption of snacks rich in dietary fibre, particularly from konjac or agar powder, helps relieve constipation in older adults without affecting their energy intake, a Vietnam study has shown.

06 Oct 2026

Absence of treatment noted in many patients with advanced UGI cancer

Several patients with advanced upper gastrointestinal (UGI) cancer do not receive treatment, reveals a study in an urban safety-net population.

Novel EGFR inhibitor shows potential in REZILIENT 3

In the phase III REZILIENT* 3 trial, adding zipalertinib to chemotherapy improves progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with treatment-naïve metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harbouring EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations (ex20ins-mut).

06 Oct 2026

Digital media’s emerging harm to youth calls for immediate action

Problematic digital media use is associated with increased risks of mental health issues, self-harm or suicidal ideation, sleep problems, and substance use among adolescents. Physical-health outcomes, including obesity, myopia, and cardiometabolic risk, have been reported across all ages spanning childhood to adolescence. Thirteen global experts called for immediate public health action worldwide in a series of three papers published in The Lancet.

Fatigue increases following breast cancer treatment initiation

Patients with breast cancer experience clinically relevant fatigue for up to 2 years after treatment initiation, according to a study.

Dolutegravir knocks down HIV faster than bictegravir in French study

Final analysis of the BicDol study, presented at AIDS 2026, suggests that a first-line triple antiretroviral regimen containing dolutegravir suppresses HIV more rapidly than one containing bictegravir, particularly among patients with the highest viral loads.

06 Oct 2026

Nonrigid lumbar belt helps manage low back pain

05 Oct 2026 bởi

The use of a nonrigid lumbar belt, as an adjunct to usual care, significantly improves functional disability in individuals with nonspecific low back pain, as shown in a study.

Tenofovir alafenamide on par with entecavir in chronic hepatitis B

Biochemical response (BR) rates do not differ between entecavir (ETV) and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), but virologic (VR) and complete response (CR) rates are modestly higher with TAF, reveals a study.

Antibiotic use ups risk of IBD flare-ups

05 Oct 2026 bởi

Use of antibiotics for nongastrointestinal (non-GI) infections results in a three- to fivefold increase in the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare-ups, a study has found. The risk gradually declines and returns to baseline level about 6 weeks after exposure.

05 Oct 2026

MAP of 70‒75 mm Hg confers survival benefits on cirrhosis patients with septic shock

Maintenance of mean arterial pressure between 70 and 75 mm Hg helps improve survival and kidney recovery in patients with decompensated cirrhosis and septic shock, suggests a study.