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COVID-19 Delays Could Have a Profound Impact on Breast Cancer Outlook

DELAYS in treatment, as a result of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, have been experienced by many people with cancer across the world.

One in Five Patients Undergoing Major Surgery Develop Heart Complications

Major noncardiac surgery leads to development of one or more heart complications within a year for one in five patients.

Low Risk of Moderate or Severe COVID-19 in Congenital Heart Disease

SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) is associated with a low risk of moderate or severe coronavirus disease

ESC Congress 2020: Overview of Updated Heart Failure Trials and Promising Drugs

The ESC Congress 2020 presented several promising clinical trials that may potentially change our practice in heart failure management.

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk with Proton Pump Inhibitors

LONG-TERM use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) has been linked to increased risk of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), in a large-scale, observational…

Is Robot-Guided Colonoscopy on the Horizon?

ROBOTICS guidance for colonoscopy may not be far away, following progress in the development of a semi-autonomous procedure. After 12 years of…

Maternal Faecal Microbiota Transplantation Restores Gut Microbiota in Caesarean-Born Infants

MICROBIOTA of the gut, which have a profound influence on the host’s body functions, can be restored through faecal transplantation in infants born through caesarean section (C-section).

Multiple Sclerosis Medication Effectively Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Replication In Vitro

REPLICATION of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been shown to be inhibited by an antiviral medication approved in the treatment against multiple sclerosis in vitro.

Peptides on Melanoma Surface Could Result in Immunogenic Vaccines

VACCINES against melanoma could be developed after new research has identified human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-peptides as unique markers for melanoma.

Can Human Skin Regenerate Scar Free?

WOUND treatment and prevention of the skin ageing process could be aided by a newly discovered genetic factor.