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Women who gave birth to their first child at an older age face an increased risk of thyroid cancer development, according to an analysis of Asian cohort studies.

Delayed motherhood poses thyroid cancer risk

Rising prevalence of drug-resistant TB in Malaysia a cause for concern

03 Apr 2025 by

Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is a growing global health issue, and Malaysia is not exempt from this threat. A study appearing in Medical Journal of Malaysia reveals alarming patterns in prevalence, characteristics and treatment outcomes of DR-TB cases in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

Rising prevalence of drug-resistant TB in Malaysia a cause for concern

Zero HIV acquisition, high persistence through 1 year with cabotegravir LA as PrEP for MSM, transgender men

03 Apr 2025 by

“Zero HIV acquisition” is a milestone that cabotegravir LA as PrEP has realized in the PILLAR real-world trial, along with high persistence observed through 12 months among 201 MSM and transgender men

Zero HIV acquisition, high persistence through 1 year with cabotegravir LA as PrEP for MSM, transgender men

Penicillin allergy delabelled in 90 percent of patients after evaluation

03 Apr 2025 by

Research from Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong shows that 90 percent of patients with suspected penicillin allergy were delabelled after undergoing Prospective Assessment of Penicillin Allergy (PAPA), and one in six of them received penicillins safely ≥6 months later.

Penicillin allergy delabelled in 90 percent of patients after evaluation

Roughly half of diagnosed depression cases deemed treatment-resistant

A considerable number of individuals who have received a diagnosis of major depressive disorder show little to no improvement despite having tried multiple antidepressant medications, according to new research.

Roughly half of diagnosed depression cases deemed treatment-resistant

02 Apr 2025

Cetuximab linked to pocket infections after central venous port placement

Cetuximab therapy appears to induce skin complications in patients following central venous port placement, reports a study.

Cetuximab linked to pocket infections after central venous port placement

Endocrinologic dysfunction common among CNS infection survivors

Children who survived central nervous system (CNS) infections experience many endocrinologic imbalances, according to a study. Of these infections, meningitis poses the highest risk of subsequent endocrinopathies, particularly short stature.

Endocrinologic dysfunction common among CNS infection survivors

02 Apr 2025

Early-onset AD tied to higher risk of atopic march in children

Children with early-onset atopic dermatitis (AD) are at increased odds of developing atopic march conditions compared with those with early-onset AD, reveals a study.

Early-onset AD tied to higher risk of atopic march in children

Modified O2 insufflation device shows promise for ventilatory support

The modified Rapid-O2 oxygen insufflation deviceTM (Rapid-O2) provides sufficient minute volumes (MV) in adults using a 14-gauge (G) inner catheter or 2-mm inner-diameter transtracheal catheter (ID TTC) at 15 L/min, demonstrating its potential for ventilation in cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate (CICO) events.

Modified O2 insufflation device shows promise for ventilatory support

Improving hearing in older persons may prevent or delay dementia