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COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination Safe for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Researchers have confirmed that the COVID-19 mRNA vaccination is safe and beneficial for children and adults with sickle cell disease.

Routine Potassium Supplementation After Heart Surgery Unnecessary

The ESC 2024 TIGHT-K trial found that relaxed potassium control is just as effective as tight control for preventing atrial fibrillation post-CABG surgery.

Cyclophosphamide Prophylaxis Expands Transplant Access for More Patients

A recent study shows that post-transplant cyclophosphamide-based prophylaxis improves outcomes for hematopoietic cell transplantation patients.

Quadruple Single-Pill Improves Blood Pressure Control in Hypertension

A single-pill with four blood pressure drugs is more effective than a three-drug combo for resistant hypertension, per ESC Congress 2024.

New Approach for Preventing Uveitis Relapse in Behçet's Disease

A study compared the effectiveness of three immunomodulatory therapies combined with corticosteroids in preventing uveitis relapse in patients with severe Behcet’s disease.

Haematopoietic Cell Transplant Stabilises Lung Function in Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

A new study has provided new insights into the effects of haematopoietic cell transplant on pulmonary function in adults with sickle cell disease.

New Pathways Discovered in Viral Lung Fibrosis

Researchers have uncovered a critical mechanism behind why certain viral infections, such as COVID-19, lead to lasting lung damage.

Unpredictability of Meningitis

Meningitis is a rare and unpredictable disease globally, with a high case fatality rate, causing an estimated 250,000 deaths in 2019…

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Company reputation key to HCP prescribing decisions

New research shows that healthcare professionals consider a company’s leadership in a specific disease area and its overall reputation to be influential in prescribing decisions.

Study Reveals Metrics for Accurate Oropharynx Cancer Detection

A new study has suggested that radiologists can help reduce unnecessary follow-up work in patients with suspected oropharynx cancer by analysing specific PET/CT scan metrics.