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4th shot of COVID vaccine: Is it worthwhile?

29 Jan 2022 by

While a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine boosts antibodies to levels that are higher than the third dose, it is not enough to protect against Omicron infections, according to preliminary data from Israel.

4th shot of COVID vaccine: Is it worthwhile?

29 Jan 2022

Aflibercept delivers for diabetic macular oedema in real-world study

29 Jan 2022

Real-world data show that aflibercept effectively improves visual acuity (VA) outcomes in patients with diabetic macular oedema. However, factors such as age, baseline VA, and deprivation may affect the effectivity of aflibercept.

Aflibercept delivers for diabetic macular oedema in real-world study

29 Jan 2022

Olmesartan-amlodipine single-pill + rosuvastatin reduces SBP, LDL-C in concomitant hypertension, dyslipidaemia

29 Jan 2022 by

Treatment with a single-pill combination (SPC) drug, composed of olmesartan and amlodipine, plus a separate dose of rosuvastatin led to significantly reduced systolic blood pressure (SBP) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in patients with concomitant hypertension and dyslipidaemia, according to the LEISURE* trial.

Olmesartan-amlodipine single-pill + rosuvastatin reduces SBP, LDL-C in concomitant hypertension, dyslipidaemia

29 Jan 2022

Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes likely to have gut inflammation

29 Jan 2022

Women with type 1 diabetes present with a shift in the gut mycobiome across pregnancy, and this shift is strongly linked to gut inflammation and impaired intestinal barrier function, as reported in a study.

Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes likely to have gut inflammation

29 Jan 2022

Streptococcus dominates post-traumatic endophthalmitis in kids

29 Jan 2022

Post-traumatic endophthalmitis in children is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, though the dominant species tends to vary greatly between age groups, a recent study has found. Visual outcomes in infected children remain poor even despite prompt treatment.

Streptococcus dominates post-traumatic endophthalmitis in kids

29 Jan 2022

Could bariatric surgery prevent severe COVID-19?

28 Jan 2022 by

Individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery to treat obesity may have a reduced risk of developing severe COVID-19, according to a recent study.

Could bariatric surgery prevent severe COVID-19?

28 Jan 2022

Fibrin glue matches suture repair for peripheral nerve repair

28 Jan 2022

Fibrin glue achieves comparable nerve regeneration outcomes as suture repair, reports a new meta-analysis.

Fibrin glue matches suture repair for peripheral nerve repair

28 Jan 2022

Cultivable vaginal Lactobacillus not linked to fecundability

28 Jan 2022

Among women attempting nonmedically assisted conception, cultivable vaginal Lactobacillus does not appear to be associated with the probability to conceive within one menstrual cycle, a study reports.

Cultivable vaginal Lactobacillus not linked to fecundability

28 Jan 2022

Iridotomy an effective prophylactic in PACS, but risk of glaucoma progression low

28 Jan 2022 by

Undergoing prophylactic laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) for primary angle-closure suspect (PACS) can reduce the risk of progression, although the likelihood of developing glaucoma without treatment is low overall, as shown in a Singapore study.

Iridotomy an effective prophylactic in PACS, but risk of glaucoma progression low

28 Jan 2022

Singapore’s SCID newborn screening programme safe alongside near-universal BCG vaccination

28 Jan 2022 by

In newborn screening programmes for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), patients found with transient T-cell lymphopaenia (TCL) without underlying immunodeficiencies can still safely receive Bacille-Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccines, according to a recent Singapore study. SCID newborn screening programmes can be feasibly implemented alongside almost universal BCG vaccination.

Singapore’s SCID newborn screening programme safe alongside near-universal BCG vaccination

28 Jan 2022

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4th shot of COVID vaccine: Is it worthwhile?

4th shot of COVID vaccine: Is it worthwhile?

Aflibercept delivers for diabetic macular oedema in real-world study

Aflibercept delivers for diabetic macular oedema in real-world study

Olmesartan-amlodipine single-pill + rosuvastatin reduces SBP, LDL-C in concomitant hypertension, dyslipidaemia

Olmesartan-amlodipine single-pill + rosuvastatin reduces SBP, LDL-C in concomitant hypertension, dyslipidaemia

Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes likely to have gut inflammation

Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes likely to have gut inflammation

Streptococcus dominates post-traumatic endophthalmitis in kids

Streptococcus dominates post-traumatic endophthalmitis in kids

Could bariatric surgery prevent severe COVID-19?

Could bariatric surgery prevent severe COVID-19?

Fibrin glue matches suture repair for peripheral nerve repair

Fibrin glue matches suture repair for peripheral nerve repair

Cultivable vaginal Lactobacillus not linked to fecundability

Cultivable vaginal Lactobacillus not linked to fecundability

Iridotomy an effective prophylactic in PACS, but risk of glaucoma progression low

Iridotomy an effective prophylactic in PACS, but risk of glaucoma progression low

Singapore’s SCID newborn screening programme safe alongside near-universal BCG vaccination

Singapore’s SCID newborn screening programme safe alongside near-universal BCG vaccination