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Saliva shows promise for COVID-19 diagnosis and viral load monitoring

25 Feb 2026 by

The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is consistently detected in self-collected saliva specimens of infected patients in a recent study, suggesting a potential role for saliva to be used in noninvasive diagnosis and viral load monitoring of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019).

Saliva shows promise for COVID-19 diagnosis and viral load monitoring

25 Feb 2026

Low liver fat bad for the heart?

25 Feb 2026 by

Distribution of body fat can affect a person’s risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), suggests a study presented at the AASLD 2020 Liver Meeting, which shows that people with high abdominal fat but low liver fat have an increased risk of CHD events than those with other fat distribution.

Low liver fat bad for the heart?

25 Feb 2026

Why are there fewer COVID-19 cases in children?

24 Feb 2026 by

The assumption that children are less vulnerable to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) compared to adults is not quite true and may even be dangerous, suggests a recent study.

Why are there fewer COVID-19 cases in children?

24 Feb 2026

Achieving durable response with PD-1 inhibitor therapy in relapsed metastatic squamous cell lung cancer

24 Feb 2026 by

A 71-year-old male former smoker, who quit smoking in 2014, presented with cough in February 2015. CT and PET-CT scans in March 2015 showed T4N0M0 disease (stage IIIA), with an 8 cm hypermetabolic soft tissue mass at the right upper lobe (RUL) of the lung. Mild activity was also noted in the right hilar lymph node region.

Achieving durable response with PD-1 inhibitor therapy in relapsed metastatic squamous cell lung cancer

24 Feb 2026

Tranexamic acid may prevent post-C-sec PPH

23 Feb 2026 by

Tranexamic acid, administered shortly after Caesarean delivery, may reduce the risk of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), according to results of the TRAAP2* trial conducted in France.

Tranexamic acid may prevent post-C-sec PPH

23 Feb 2026

Bioresorbable scaffolds open up new possibilities in PCI

11 Feb 2026 by

Several bioresorbable scaffolds are now available to further improve the convenience and outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) while enabling stent implantation in difficult cases.

Bioresorbable scaffolds open up new possibilities in PCI

11 Feb 2026

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

11 Feb 2026 by

An investigational transdermal amphetamine patch worn for 9 hours on the hip appeared effective in paediatric patients with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a phase II, two-part trial.

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

11 Feb 2026

Mindfulness approach to better health

10 Feb 2026 by

The mindfulness approach is an effective technique to achieve higher levels of physical, emotional and psychological health, according to Dr. Rene Samaniego, consultant with the Makati Medical Center.