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COVID-19 treatment update: Which medications improve survival?

16 Aug 2021 by

Nearly 2 years into the pandemic, researchers worldwide scramble to find a cure for COVID-19 but are disappointed over and over, as trials churn out unsatisfactory results for various repurposed drugs examined. However, one or two agents have shown promising results in terms of patient survival.

COVID-19 treatment update: Which medications improve survival?

16 Aug 2021

Early dietitian support, satisfaction do not influence weight loss, NIS after oesophageal cancer surgery

16 Aug 2021

Preoperative initiation of dietitian support and patient satisfaction level with dietitian support do not affect long-term postoperative weight loss and nutrition impact symptoms (NIS) in patients operated for oesophageal cancer, a study has found.

Early dietitian support, satisfaction do not influence weight loss, NIS after oesophageal cancer surgery

16 Aug 2021

STASEY confirms safety, efficacy of emicizumab for PwHA with FVIII inhibitors

16 Aug 2021 by

The STASEY trial, a large, phase IIIb study evaluating a diverse population of persons with haemophilia A (PwHA) with Factor(F)VIII inhibitors, confirms the safety and efficacy profile of the bispecific monoclonal antibody emicizumab that has been demonstrated in the HAVEN trials.

STASEY confirms safety, efficacy of emicizumab for PwHA with FVIII inhibitors

16 Aug 2021

Faecal bacterial gene marker a new way to screen for CRC and recurrent adenoma

16 Aug 2021 by

A novel faecal bacterial gene marker identified through metagenomic analysis has demonstrated high sensitivity in noninvasive detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) and recurrent colorectal adenoma, and is already available for use in clinics as a screening test.

Faecal bacterial gene marker a new way to screen for CRC and recurrent adenoma

16 Aug 2021

Zuranolone shows promise for insomnia

16 Aug 2021

The investigational drug zuranolone (SAGE-217) appears to improve multiple aspects of sleep when administered in the 5-hour phase advance model of transient insomnia, according to the results of a phase I study.

Zuranolone shows promise for insomnia

16 Aug 2021

Vitamin K protective against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

16 Aug 2021

Individuals with high intake of vitamin K1 or K2, regardless of dietary sources, are at low risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), a study has found.

Vitamin K protective against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

16 Aug 2021

COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on teens’ mental health

16 Aug 2021

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to an increased burden of mental health problems among adolescents, a new study has found.

COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on teens’ mental health

16 Aug 2021

B/F/TAF maintains viral suppression through 4 years in HIV patients

15 Aug 2021 by

Treatment with the single-tablet regimen of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) leads to sustained viral suppression through 4 years with no treatment-emergent resistance in treatment-naïve people living with HIV (PWH), according to a long-term study presented at IAS 2021.

B/F/TAF maintains viral suppression through 4 years in HIV patients

15 Aug 2021

Inflammatory arthritis can hurt male fertility

15 Aug 2021

Men diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis prior to and during the peak of reproductive age appear to have impaired fertility, with most being childless and having fertility problems, according to data from the iFAME-Fertility study.

Inflammatory arthritis can hurt male fertility

15 Aug 2021

Weekly vitamin A supplement improves social functioning in children with autism

15 Aug 2021

A weekly dose of vitamin A supplements (VAS) is more appropriate for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in improving their serum retinol and social functioning compared with other interventions, suggests a China study.

Weekly vitamin A supplement improves social functioning in children with autism

15 Aug 2021

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COVID-19 treatment update: Which medications improve survival?

COVID-19 treatment update: Which medications improve survival?

Early dietitian support, satisfaction do not influence weight loss, NIS after oesophageal cancer surgery

Early dietitian support, satisfaction do not influence weight loss, NIS after oesophageal cancer surgery

STASEY confirms safety, efficacy of emicizumab for PwHA with FVIII inhibitors

STASEY confirms safety, efficacy of emicizumab for PwHA with FVIII inhibitors

Faecal bacterial gene marker a new way to screen for CRC and recurrent adenoma

Faecal bacterial gene marker a new way to screen for CRC and recurrent adenoma

Zuranolone shows promise for insomnia

Zuranolone shows promise for insomnia

Vitamin K protective against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Vitamin K protective against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on teens’ mental health

COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on teens’ mental health

B/F/TAF maintains viral suppression through 4 years in HIV patients

B/F/TAF maintains viral suppression through 4 years in HIV patients

Inflammatory arthritis can hurt male fertility

Inflammatory arthritis can hurt male fertility

Weekly vitamin A supplement improves social functioning in children with autism

Weekly vitamin A supplement improves social functioning in children with autism