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Vaccination crucial to integrated dengue prevention and control in SEA

Southeast Asia (SEA) is one of the hotspots for dengue infections, with Indonesia and Thailand among the highly endemic countries. At a Takeda-sponsored symposium held during the 2nd APIC-ADVA Asia Pacific Summit on Infectious Diseases and Immunization in Singapore, experts focused on vaccination as an integral component of a holistic dengue prevention and control strategy in SEA.

*The editorial below is supported by Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG Singapore Branch and is intended solely for informational purposes. Takeda has not influenced or contributed to the editorial content. While Takeda has provided financial support for the editorial, Takeda shall not be held responsible or liable for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in such information.

Amlodipine makes up half of CCB overdoses; verapamil, diltiazem remain most toxic

Among the cases of calcium channel blocker (CCB) overdose, dihydropyridines are the most common, with amlodipine accounting for nearly half. On the other hand, more severe toxicities occur with the use of verapamil and diltiazem.

Air pollution exposure a risk factor for epilepsy

Exposure to increased levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ground-level ozone (O3) has been linked to an increased risk of new-onset epilepsy in a recent study.

HIV-exposed, uninfected children show growth lag

Children exposed to HIV but uninfected appear to have an initial growth deficit at birth that persists for at least the first 24 months of life, according to a meta-analysis.

Brisk walking may protect against erectile dysfunction

Men who do brisk walking are less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), suggests a study that shows an inverse relationship between walking pace and ED risk.

What’s new in the 2025 ACS Guidelines?

The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) have issued new guidelines for managing acute coronary syndromes (ACS), outlining strategies for lipid management, minimizing bleeding risk, and considerations related to procedural care.