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Amino acid neurotransmitters predict death, disability after ischaemic stroke

Amino acid neurotransmitters predict death, disability after ischaemic stroke

22 Oct 2023

Among patients who have had a stroke, those with increased glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and gamma-aminobutyric acid and decreased glycine in plasma are more susceptible to adverse outcomes, such as death or major disability, reveals a China study.

22 Oct 2023
A healthy heart protects against CKD, says study

A healthy heart protects against CKD, says study

21 Oct 2023

High cardiovascular health (CVH), defined by Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) score, appears to contribute to a reduced risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), reports a study.

21 Oct 2023
Nonsteroidal cream brings early relief in atopic dermatitis itch

Nonsteroidal cream brings early relief in atopic dermatitis itch

21 Oct 2023 byJairia Dela Cruz

In children and adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, applying tapinarof cream 1% helps reduce itch within 24 hours, according to the results of the phase III trials ADORING 1 and 2.

21 Oct 2023
Roflumilast serves up weight-loss benefit for patients with psoriasis

Roflumilast serves up weight-loss benefit for patients with psoriasis

20 Oct 2023 byJairia Dela Cruz

In the treatment of patients with psoriasis, the phosphodiesterase (PDE)-4 inhibitor roflumilast has been found to also induce weight loss.

20 Oct 2023
Face mask use tied to cardiovascular symptoms

Face mask use tied to cardiovascular symptoms

20 Oct 2023 byStephen Padilla

Use of face masks remains an effective method in preventing COVID-19 transmission, but a recent study in Singapore has found that wearing of face masks is also associated with more self-reported cardiovascular symptoms.

20 Oct 2023