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Aortic z score inversely tied to proximal aorta growth rate in hypertensive patients
5 days ago
A recent study reports a mean growth rate of proximal aorta of about 0.1 mm/year in hypertensive patients with known aortic dilatation. In addition, those with increased rather than normal aortic z score have slower dilatation over time.
COVID-19 more threatening for cancer patients
Tristan Manalac, 4 days ago
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) appears to be more dangerous among cancer patients, who tend suffer more severe complications and faster disease progression, according to a new study.
Reduced stroke, embolism, bleeding risk with apixaban in nonvalvular AF
Roshini Claire Anthony, 2 days ago

Among patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), treatment with apixaban was associated with a lower rate of ischaemic stroke, systemic embolism, and major bleeding compared with rivaroxaban, according to a large study assessing patients in routine care.
Sunlight exposure, low vitamin D intake up risk of vulvovaginal candidiasis
Yesterday
Exposure to sunlight appears to increase the risk of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) development, reveals a recent study in an African population.

Podcast: Dr Fen Lee Hew talks about the pressing need to prevent osteoporotic fractures in Asia

13 Oct 2017
Podcast: Dr Fen Lee Hew talks about the pressing need to prevent osteoporotic fractures in Asia
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Aortic z score inversely tied to proximal aorta growth rate in hypertensive patients
5 days ago
A recent study reports a mean growth rate of proximal aorta of about 0.1 mm/year in hypertensive patients with known aortic dilatation. In addition, those with increased rather than normal aortic z score have slower dilatation over time.
COVID-19 more threatening for cancer patients
Tristan Manalac, 4 days ago
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) appears to be more dangerous among cancer patients, who tend suffer more severe complications and faster disease progression, according to a new study.
Reduced stroke, embolism, bleeding risk with apixaban in nonvalvular AF
Roshini Claire Anthony, 2 days ago

Among patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF), treatment with apixaban was associated with a lower rate of ischaemic stroke, systemic embolism, and major bleeding compared with rivaroxaban, according to a large study assessing patients in routine care.
Sunlight exposure, low vitamin D intake up risk of vulvovaginal candidiasis
Yesterday
Exposure to sunlight appears to increase the risk of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) development, reveals a recent study in an African population.