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In the treatment of patients with severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), laser appears to increase the trend to severe myopia, according to a study. Meanwhile, intravitreal bevacizumab does not affect myopic progression and reduces the need to consequently undergo laser treatment.

Upper airway hydration via salt mist droplets reduces self-reported symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a recent study has found.

Adding lenzilumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting GM-CSF, on top of standard supportive care significantly improves survival without the need of invasive mechanical ventilation at 28 days in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 compared with standard care alone, reveals the LIVE-AIR study.

Eating curcumin-rich foods may be one key to a healthy brain, with a recent Singapore study showing that it can curb forgetfulness and the declines in attention, language, and visuospatial ability that come with advancing age.

Increased serum levels or intakes of vitamin A and E appear to contribute to less aggressive tumours in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), reveals a study.