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Recurrence interval is associated with the endogenous reactivation of tuberculosis (TB), according to the results of a meta-analysis. On the other hand, infection with Beijing family strains, coinfection with HIV, imprisonment, and immigration contribute to an increased risk of exogenous TB reinfection.

Resection, haemodialysis in colon cancer patients tied to higher postoperative complication risk

In colon cancer patients receiving curative surgery, undergoing haemodialysis still carries a high risk of postoperative complications despite advancements in perioperative management, a recent study has found.

NT-proBNP strongly linked to HFpEF risk among early menopausal women

Menopause status does not appear to modify the association between N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), a biomarker of heart failure (HF), and the risk of HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to a study. However, this association is more pronounced among women on their early menopause.

DVT risk not raised after COVID-19 vaccination

There is no apparent increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) following receipt of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a study presented at ASH 2021.

19 Jan 2022

Persistent postpartum opioid use rare

In countries where postdischarge opioid treatment is generally restricted, postpartum and persistent use of such medications appear to be rare among women giving birth, reports a new Denmark study.

Early remdesivir treatment lowers risk of COVID-19 progression

In the treatment of patients with COVID-19, administering remdesivir within 5 days of symptom onset appears to reduce the risk of progression to severe disease, as shown in a study.

19 Jan 2022

Synovitis linked to constant pain in knee OA

Moderate to severe synovitis is significantly associated with constant pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), reveals a study.

19 Jan 2022

Exertional heat injuries surge at dew-point temperature ≥25.1°C

Combined data from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) show that a dew-point temperature ≥25.1°C on the same day (D) often leads to an increased risk of exertional heat injury (EHI) on the following day (D+1) during military training, reports a study.

Anxiety, depressive symptoms in JIA tied to pain, stress

Moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety and depression have been reported in about one-fourth of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), according to a study. Such symptoms are associated with pain and stress, but not with other disease manifestations.

19 Jan 2022

CATALYST sparks signals favouring namilumab for COVID-19