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Mild autonomous cortisol secretion common in women with benign adrenal tumour
Mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS), a cardiometabolic risk condition, mainly affects women with benign adrenal tumour and requires regular assessment for hypertension and type 2 diabetes (T2D), reveals a study.
Metabolic syndrome linked to greater COVID-19 severity
Individuals with metabolic syndrome who are hospitalized for COVID-19 may have a greater risk for more severe COVID-19 disease, including an elevated risk of in-hospital mortality, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and intensive care unit (ICU) admission, a recent prospective study showed.
Osteoporosis drug holidays tied to small rise in hip fracture risk
The risk for hip fracture slightly increases following osteoporosis drug holidays after long-term therapy with risedronate compared with alendronate, a study has found, adding that future research must examine how best to lessen such risk.
PSOARING trials boost potential of tapinarof for plaque psoriasis
The nonsteroidal topical aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR)-modulating agent tapinarof 1% trumped a vehicle control cream in reducing the severity and manifestations of plaque psoriasis, according to the phase III PSOARING 1 and 2 trials.
Osteoporosis a cause for concern in Singapore’s rapidly ageing population
Osteoporosis is a common condition in adults aged 50 years and above, particularly among those with distal radius fractures, and pressing problem in Singapore considering its rapidly ageing population, according to a recent study.