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A loading dose (LD) around 20 mg/kg (ceiling 2 g) appears to result in early attainment of area under the concentration‒time curve (AUC)0–24 target in patients with overweight or obesity receiving vancomycin, according to a study.

Low-voltage zone ablation, when performed in addition to pulmonary vein isolation, helps improve rhythm outcomes and health-related quality of life in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) and significant low-voltage zones, according to the IDEAL-AF trial.

In patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis, a single dose of antibiotic is as good as multiple doses in terms of preventing the risk of developing periprosthetic joint infection, according to a target trial emulation.

Women with pre-eclampsia face a heightened risk of subsequent kidney disease within the first postpartum year when compared with those whose pregnancies are complicated by gestational hypertension, as shown in a retrospective study.

Individuals who engage with interactive, subscription-based adult content creator platforms (ACCPs) tend to be lonely and have dysregulated sexual behaviour over time, suggests a study.

Dupilumab appears to be effective and safe in the long-term treatment of children with atopic dermatitis (AD) in the clinical setting, according to a multicentre, prospective cohort study.

Menopause is a natural life transition, but its symptoms can significantly affect quality of life. Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is an effective treatment in appropriate patients. However, patients’ concerns about MHT may lead to uncertainty or reluctance in accepting MHT. Gynaecologists Dr Cynthia R Govinda Kumar and Dr Aini Hanan Azmi provide a practical evidence-based guide on fielding questions on MHT from patients and resolving their concerns during menopause counselling.