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Impact of Anaemia Acuity on Transfusion Outcomes in Acute Myocardial Infarction

In adults with acute myocardial infarction (MI), acute anaemia was associated with a 25% higher risk of a composite outcome of 30-day death or recurrent MI compared to chronic anaemia

Few Patients Receive Follow-Up After Abnormal Urine Dipstick Results

A recent study reveals that too few patients with abnormal urine protein dipstick test results undergo the recommended follow-up albumin-to-creatinine ratio testing to confirm albuminuria.

Physical Activity Reduces Exacerbations in COPD Patients on Dual Bronchodilators

Regular physical activity reduces exacerbations in COPD patients using dual bronchodilators, study finds.

Reduced Hippocampal Iron Accelerates Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease

A randomised clinical trial found that lowering levels of iron in the brain using deferiprone may accelerate cognitive decline in patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

Low Prevalence of Serious Cardiovascular Events in CAR T-Cell Therapy Recipients

A recent meta-analysis investigating cardiovascular complications in adults undergoing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for advanced hematologic cancers has revealed reassuring findings.

Stem-Cell Therapy Success in China Marks Milestone in Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

25-year-old woman with Type 1 diabetes in China has successfully undergone a stem-cell therapy that enabled her to produce her own insulin, reducing her reliance on injections.

Study Reveals Growing Antibiotic Resistance in Atopic Dermatitis

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis highlights concerns about antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus strains found in individuals with atopic dermatitis.

Myocarditis Following COVID-19 Recovery

Research has revealed that myocarditis is a significant consequence of COVID-19, with over half of recovered patients showing cardiac injury through cardiac magnetic resonance imaging

Optimising Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Androgen deprivation therapy has been the cornerstone of treatment for advanced castration-sensitive prostate cancer for over fifty years.

Distinct COVID-19 Clinical Phenotypes Identified in Hospitalised Children

New research identifies six clinical phenotypes in young COVID-19 patients, offering insights for personalised paediatric care.