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FIREFISH hits milestone with risdiplam for progressive neuromuscular disorder in infants

02 Sep 2021 by

In part 2 of the open-label FIREFISH study evaluating infants with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), more infants on risdiplam met motor milestones and showed improvements in motor function compared with those seen in historical cohorts.

FIREFISH hits milestone with risdiplam for progressive neuromuscular disorder in infants

02 Sep 2021

Wearable devices measure postoperative cardiac parameters in ICU

02 Sep 2021 by

Wearable photoplethysmography (PPG)-based devices can accurately measure cardiac-related parameters and may enable noninvasive monitoring in the immediate postoperative and intensive care settings, according to a recent study.

Wearable devices measure postoperative cardiac parameters in ICU

02 Sep 2021

Vision impairment uncommon after orbitotomy for intraconal tumours

02 Sep 2021

Postoperative severe vision impairment (PSVI) is a relatively rare occurrence among patients with intraconal tumours, a recent study has found. PSVI risk factors include severe optic nerve displacement and intraoperative tight adhesion.

Vision impairment uncommon after orbitotomy for intraconal tumours

02 Sep 2021

Nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine combo boosts OS in resected pancreatic cancer

02 Sep 2021 by

Adjuvant treatment with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine improved 5-year overall survival (OS) by over 4 months vs gemcitabine alone in patients with resected pancreatic cancer, an updated analysis of the phase III APACT* trial has shown.

Nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine combo boosts OS in resected pancreatic cancer

02 Sep 2021

Chemo dose may affect survival in obese CRC patients

01 Sep 2021 by

Obese patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) may be receiving lower cumulative doses of chemotherapy than non-obese patients which may impact their survival outcomes, according to results of a study from the OCTOPUS consortium.

Chemo dose may affect survival in obese CRC patients

01 Sep 2021

Drinking coffee may promote longevity in type 2 diabetes

01 Sep 2021 by

Coffee can be a beneficial drink for patients with type 2 diabetes, with a recent meta-analysis finding moderate evidence that coffee can cut the risk of all-cause death.

Drinking coffee may promote longevity in type 2 diabetes

01 Sep 2021

BP variability, SBP linked to dementia risk in ischaemic stroke patients

01 Sep 2021

A U-shaped association exists between achieved systolic blood pressure (SBP) and dementia among patients with a recent noncardioembolic ischaemic stroke, reveals a study, noting that high BP variability may contribute to an increased risk of poststroke dementia.

BP variability, SBP linked to dementia risk in ischaemic stroke patients

01 Sep 2021

Self-focused concern predicts uptake of COVID-19 contact tracing apps

01 Sep 2021 by

The installation of a decentralized contact tracing app (CTA) for COVID-19 is driven by concern for one’s own health, but concern for others does not significantly predict app uptake over and above self-focused concern, a recent study suggests.

Self-focused concern predicts uptake of COVID-19 contact tracing apps

01 Sep 2021

Midodrine helps prevent recurrent syncope

01 Sep 2021

Treatment with midodrine is associated with fewer recurrence of vasovagal syncope in healthy, younger patients with a high syncope burden, reports a recent study.

Midodrine helps prevent recurrent syncope

01 Sep 2021

Aspirin boosts survival in oral squamous cell carcinoma

01 Sep 2021

Aspirin use seems to improve survival rates among patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), revealing its potential as an adjuvant therapy, a recent study has found.

Aspirin boosts survival in oral squamous cell carcinoma

01 Sep 2021

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FIREFISH hits milestone with risdiplam for progressive neuromuscular disorder in infants

FIREFISH hits milestone with risdiplam for progressive neuromuscular disorder in infants

Wearable devices measure postoperative cardiac parameters in ICU

Wearable devices measure postoperative cardiac parameters in ICU

Vision impairment uncommon after orbitotomy for intraconal tumours

Vision impairment uncommon after orbitotomy for intraconal tumours

Nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine combo boosts OS in resected pancreatic cancer

Nab-paclitaxel/gemcitabine combo boosts OS in resected pancreatic cancer

Chemo dose may affect survival in obese CRC patients

Chemo dose may affect survival in obese CRC patients

Drinking coffee may promote longevity in type 2 diabetes

Drinking coffee may promote longevity in type 2 diabetes

BP variability, SBP linked to dementia risk in ischaemic stroke patients

BP variability, SBP linked to dementia risk in ischaemic stroke patients

Self-focused concern predicts uptake of COVID-19 contact tracing apps

Self-focused concern predicts uptake of COVID-19 contact tracing apps

Midodrine helps prevent recurrent syncope

Midodrine helps prevent recurrent syncope

Aspirin boosts survival in oral squamous cell carcinoma

Aspirin boosts survival in oral squamous cell carcinoma