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Rapid infusion of oxaliplatin appears to have minimal treatment modifications relative to standard administration but may lead to a higher incidence of peripheral neuropathy (PN), according to a study.

In celebration of World Pharmacists Day on September 25, Kenvue brought together a panel of experts to discuss how pharmacists are contributing in significant ways to delivering effective, accessible healthcare and improving patient outcomes. Mr Paul Sinclair, President of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, identified the roles pharmacists play in primary healthcare. Dr Angeline Yong, Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatological Laser Surgeon, Angeline Yong Dermatology Clinic, Singapore, described pharmacists as trusted advisors guiding good skincare practices. Dr Giridhar Sethuraman, Chief Consultant Neonatologist at Neolife Children’s Hospital, Chennai, India, focused on the role of pharmacists in managing atopic dermatitis in children. Dr Edwin Heng, Periodontist at Farrer Park Medical Centre, Singapore, discussed the critical connection between oral health and overall well-being. Professor Mohammad Haniki from the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University of Malaysia, emphasized the importance of training pharmacists to support smoking cessation efforts.

Compared with conventional therapies, exposure to tumour necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors is associated with increased risk of inflammatory central nervous system (CNS) diseases, irrespective of background autoimmune disease or TNF inhibitor type, a recent meta-analysis has found.

In the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) in the subgroup of patients with baseline best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/50 or worse, the bispecific antibody faricimab has been shown to improve visual acuity as much as the anti-VEGF aflibercept, with the added advantage of a greater decrease in retinal thickness and reduced injection frequency.

Shortening the postenucleation chemotherapy regimen containing carboplatin, etoposide, and vincristine (CEV) from six to three cycles results in comparable survival outcomes in paediatric patients with unilateral pathologic high-risk retinoblastoma, according to new research.

Fathers who use metformin during the period of sperm development does not seem to contribute to congenital malformations in their children, a study has shown.

Intravenous colistin therapy demonstrates acceptable efficacy in the treatment of nosocomial Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) infections in paediatric patients, reports a Thailand study.