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Air pollutants appear to contribute to the increased incidence of atopic dermatitis (AD), results of a Taiwan study have shown.

Air pollution linked to higher incidence of atopic dermatitis

26 May 2024

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

Parent-led, infant-directed singing does not lead to greater language development at 24 months when compared with standard care in preterm infants, according to the secondary analysis of LongSTEP*.

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

Achieving remission possible with ustekinumab dose intensification in certain IBD patients

26 May 2024 bởi

Two-thirds of patients with IBD treated at an IBD centre in Singapore required dose intensification (DI) while on ustekinumab, with over one-third of them achieving disease remission at 1 year, as shown in a retrospective observational study

Achieving remission possible with ustekinumab dose intensification in certain IBD patients

Air pollution, rainfall influence outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis in SG

25 May 2024 bởi

Ambient particulate matter concentrations and rainfall are independently associated with the number of outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis in Singapore, according to a study.

Air pollution, rainfall influence outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis in SG

25 May 2024

High endocannabinoid, analogue levels tied to poor cardiometabolic profile in young adults

Plasma levels of endocannabinoids (eCBs) and their analogues show a significant association with greater adiposity and worse cardiometabolic profile in young adults, suggests a study.

High endocannabinoid, analogue levels tied to poor cardiometabolic profile in young adults

Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

Bariatric surgery appears to have a protective effect on the risk of breast cancer in women with obesity, especially those with hyperinsulinemia, according to data from the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study.

Bariatric surgery cuts breast cancer risk in women with obesity

Shorter antibiotic duration tied to higher mortality in infants with E. coli bacteremia

25 May 2024 bởi

Shorter course of antibiotics was associated with higher mortality rates in infants with Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteremia who did not undergo a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) evaluation compared with longer antibiotic courses, according to a recent study presented at PAS 2024.

Shorter antibiotic duration tied to higher mortality in infants with E. coli bacteremia

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

24 May 2024 bởi

People who consume higher amounts of olive oil are less likely to die with dementia compared with those whose intake is minimal, as shown in a study.

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

Bisoprolol does not prevent COPD flare-ups

The use of bisoprolol does not appear to yield reductions in the number of self-reported chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations requiring treatment with oral corticosteroids, antibiotics, or both, as shown in the placebo-controlled Bisoprolol in COPD Study (BICS).

Bisoprolol does not prevent COPD flare-ups

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

24 May 2024 bởi

Individuals who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are at greater risk of death, which is driven by causes other than cancer and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), reports a study.

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study