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Immune signatures developed in response to severe COVID-19 appear to vary not only according to the principal disease but also with underlying comorbidities, such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart diseases, a new study has found.

25 Jun 2022

EEG-based neurofeedback improves attention in teens

The use of electroencephalogram-based neurofeedback (EEG-NF) can help combat inattention among adolescents and young adults, though its efficacy for controlling hyperactivity or impulsivity remains unestablished, a recent meta-analysis has found.

Tranexamic acid does not prevent haemorrhage-related events in Caesarean section

Among women with multiple pregnancies, prophylactic treatment with tranexamic acid does not appear to reduce the incidence of blood loss-related events following caesarean delivery, a study has shown.

Dabigatran continues to be safe, useful in NVAF patients during idarucizumab era

Even after the dabigatran-specific reversal agent idarucizumab has been made available, dabigatran continues to be safe and well-tolerated for stroke and systemic embolism prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), reports a recent Japan study.

Maintenance niraparib a boon in advanced ovarian cancer

Use of niraparib in the maintenance setting appears to minimize the risk of progression in advanced ovarian cancer patients, with surgical timing having little to no effect on the drug’s efficacy, as shown in a post hoc analysis of the phase III PRIMA/ENGOT-OV26/GOG-3012 study.

24 Jun 2022

Paracetamol on par with ibuprofen, indomethacin in neonatal patent ductus arteriosus

Paracetamol is as safe and effective as ibuprofen or indomethacin in the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm neonates, suggests a recent study. In addition, use of paracetamol results in fewer adverse effects.

KangDuo Surgical Robot-01 system feasible for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Use of the KangDuo Surgical Robot-01 (KD-SR-01) system for the management of localized prostate cancer is safe and effective, according to the initial results of a prospective, single-centre study.

24 Jun 2022

Does race affect semen parameters in men?

Race or ethnicity does not appear to contribute to abnormal semen parameters in men undergoing semen analysis (SA) after controlling for body mass index (BMI), insurance status, and neighbourhood income, according to a study.

Oral dexamethasone trumps prednisolone for acute asthma attacks in kids

Oral dexamethasone proved more effective than oral prednisolone for the management of acute exacerbation of mild-to-moderate asthma in children, a study suggests.

24 Jun 2022

Colorectal cancer alters gut microbiome