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Patients differ from physicians regarding their views of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) flares, a study has found. The former see flares as days of having fatigue, pain, and skin issues, while the latter define flares as periods of elevated clinical SLE activity.

15 May 2024

More frequent colonoscopy surveillance not needed for early-onset colorectal cancer

Early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) does not appear to carry an increased risk of advanced neoplasia compared with average-onset CRC and, hence, does not require more frequent colonoscopy surveillance, according to a study.

MCPG event to focus on business etiquette for growth

15 May 2024 by

The Malaysian Community Pharmacy Guild (MCPG) is organizing the conference themed ‘Mind Your Business’ on 1^st June 2024.

Pregnancy complications raise long-term risk of type 2 diabetes

Women who deliver preterm or have hypertensive disorders of pregnancy face increased long-term risk of type 2 diabetes, as shown in a retrospective study.

Sequential fosfomycin therapy beneficial in bacterial prostatitis caused by multidrug-resistant E coli

Sequential treatment with the oral antibiotic fosfomycin appears to be safe and effective in the management of patients with acute bacterial prostatitis secondary to multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli, according to the phase IV FOS-PROST study.

Changes in air pollutant concentrations up risk of small airway dysfunction

The combined effect of annual changes in the concentrations of several air pollutants appear to elevate the risk of small airway dysfunction (SAD), suggests a study.

Positive antibiotic interactions for MRSA bacteraemia tied to lower 14-day mortality

Patients with positive in-vitro antibiotic interactions with vancomycin or daptomycin plus an antistaphylococcal β-lactam for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteraemia appear to have greater survival at 2 weeks, as shown in a post hoc analysis of the CAMERA-2* study.

Uniform threshold to rule out MI works well in male, female patients

A uniform cardiac troponin threshold to identify myocardial infarction (MI) risk demonstrates safety and efficacy in both male and female patients, reports a study.

14 May 2024

Graduate trainee program MoU inked between IMU and SMC

International Medical University (IMU University) and Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) towards a partnership. This collaboration revolves around the Graduate Trainee Programme (GTP) and is designed to create opportunities for IMU University’s Bachelor of Pharmacy students to train in hospital pharmacy.

Medtronic snatches Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards in three countries

Medtronic, a prominent healthcare technology company, secured three prestigious awards at the recent Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2024, recognizing its initiatives that highlight health issues and the support medical technology can offer.