CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Montelukast and Levocetirizine Combination Therapy Evaluated in Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Patients

A double-blind study assesses the efficacy and safety of a combination therapy of montelukast and levocetirizine in patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis, shedding light on its potential role in managing concurrent respiratory conditions.

January 2023

Strategies Needed to Prevent COVID Reinfections, H
Strategies Needed to Prevent COVID Reinfections, Health Experts Warn

Health experts emphasize the importance of proactive strategies to prevent COVID-19 reinfections, recognizing the cumulative risk posed by recurrent infections and the potential for ongoing transmission in the community.

January 2023

Remdesivir for patients hospitalized with COVID-19
Remdesivir for patients hospitalized with COVID-19

Remdesivir has no significant effect on COVID-19 patients who are already being ventilated.

January 2023

Europe on Alert for Monkeypox Cases, WHO Advises C
Europe on Alert for Monkeypox Cases, WHO Advises Control Measures

Europe remains on high alert for cases of monkeypox, with the WHO emphasizing the importance of implementing control measures despite the absence of specific treatments or vaccines, underscoring the need for proactive surveillance and response efforts.

January 2023

Very High HDL Cholesterol Levels Associated with Increased Mortality Risk

Very high HDL cholesterol levels are paradoxically associated with an increased risk of mortality, challenging traditional views on the cardioprotective effects of HDL cholesterol and prompting reevaluation of lipid management strategies.

January 2023

RAAS Inhibitors Linked to Lower Risk of Intracrani
RAAS Inhibitors Linked to Lower Risk of Intracranial Aneurysm Rupture

Use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors is significantly associated with a lower risk of rupture of intracranial aneurysms, independent of blood pressure control, offering potential therapeutic implications for aneurysm management.

January 2023

Fatty Liver Associated With Cardiovascular Disease
Fatty Liver Associated With Cardiovascular Disease Regardless of Body Weight

Lean individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease exhibit a higher prevalence of cardiovascular diseases compared to overweight individuals with the same condition, underscoring the importance of early detection and management of fatty liver disease irrespective of body weight.

January 2023

Climate Change Poses Risks of Triggering Future Pandemics

The link between climate change and viral transmission highlights the potential for environmental factors to contribute to the emergence of infectious diseases, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to mitigate climate-related health risks and pandemic preparedness.

January 2023

Acromegaly: Implications of Excess Growth Hormone Production

Acromegaly, characterized by excess growth hormone secretion, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, underscoring the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive management to mitigate its systemic complications.

January 2023

WHO: deaths from COVID-19 total 15 million
WHO: deaths from COVID-19 total 15 million

A new report, which used data and mathematical models, warns about underreporting. It included direct deaths from coronavirus and those who did not access care for other conditions.

January 2023