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The use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based molecular profiling does not boost the detection rate of fluoroquinolone-resistant (FQR) microbes before transrectal prostate biopsy, a new study has found.

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Weekly hypofractionated radiotherapy safe, effective in elderly cSCC patients

A weekly treatment schedule of hypofractionated radiotherapy appears to yield good response rate in elderly patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), while having minimal side effects, a study has shown.

Post-COVID-19 vax uveitis may be more common in Southeast Asia

COVID-19 vaccination-induced uveitis is uncommon, with cases mostly self-limiting and showing good responses to treatment with no long-term sequelae, according to a Singapore study. However, reactivation of such infections appears to occur at a higher proportion in Southeast Asia, where viral and toxoplasma infections are more common.

25 Jul 2022

Video capsule endoscopy safe, with higher diagnostic yield in 80-, 90-year-olds

Video capsule endoscopy is as safe in octa-nonagenarians as it is in younger older-adults, a recent study has found. At the same time, diagnostic yield seems to be better in this older subgroup.

Obese/overweight patients incur 10 percent long-term weight loss with lifestyle management, medication

Individuals who are overweight or obese can achieve an approximately 10 percent weight loss over 3–5 years with the use of anti-obesity medications in addition to lifestyle management, according to a retrospective study presented at ENDO 2022.

25 Jul 2022

Atopic eczema tied to higher risk of dementia in older adults

Having an atopic eczema appears to slightly increase one’s risk of incident dementia, particularly among older adults, suggests a study. Such risk further grows with the severity of atopic eczema.

3 clusters define outcome profiles in bullous pemphigoid

A recent study has identified three different clusters of bullous pemphigoid (BP), which includes one corresponding to severe BP180+ BP230− with features common to mucous membrane pemphigoid.

Secondary analysis boosts potential of atogepant for migraine prophylaxis in adults

In the secondary analysis of the phase III ADVANCE trial, responder rates were markedly higher with atogepant irrespective of dose than with placebo in adults with migraine.

25 Jul 2022

Being examined on Monday tied to higher fasting insulin concentrations in men

Manic Mondays take on a new meaning with a recent study showing that being examined on this day often results in higher fasting insulin concentrations among men.

Omega-3 intake favourably affects fertility outcomes in adults

Fish oil supplementation as well as consumption of foods rich in omega-3 may increase women’s chances of conception by lowering the risk of pregnancy loss, a study has found. On the other hand, in men, omega-3 intake may improve semen quality.