Vyepti ® ( Eptinezumab ) 6-7 Lundbeck Eptinezumab is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody that selectively inhibits calcitonin generelated peptide (CGRP) Compositio n : Available as a 100 mg/1mL concentrated solution for infusion Indica...
Shortage of healthcare manpower is a common issue faced by many societies, including mental health professionals. It affects the access to relevant services and taxes on the cost for utilization as a result. Digital mental health applications are th...
The health benefits of physical activity are undeniable, especially in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and various cancers. More than the prevention of ill health, being physical active indeed promotes better functional capacity and rec...
Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, systemic sclerosis, lupus erythematosus, and type 1 diabetes, were found to be linked with increased CV risks, with risk dependent on the types of autoimmune disorders. In a population-b...
The POEMS syndrome is a rare plasma cell disorder involving pathological changes of polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M-protein, and skin changes. The diagnostic and therapeutic management of the disease is clinically challenging. Given ...
Current Diagnostic Challenges in PD In contrast to the beliefs in the old days, clinical diagnosis of PD is difficult in reality. A meta-analysis reported that the pooled diagnostic accuracy of PD was 80.6% 1 . Prof. Poewe highlighted that a substan...
The Unmet Need in Preventive Therapy for Migraine The pharmacotherapy of migraine involves the treatment of acute headaches and prophylaxis for preventing headaches 3 . Among the key goals of migraine preventive treatment, Prof. McAllister emphasise...
Treatment Goals and Potential Therapies in PD Prof. Fox addressed that the primary goals of the management of early PD are to control motor symptoms, to prevent both motor and non-motor complications, and to modify progression, whereas those for adv...
Dementia is one of the most prevalent age-related diseases worldwide and may impair the ability of the old people to maintain social connectedness. The results of a 2011-2014 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey comprising 5716 participants...
Multiple health benefits of cocoa flavanols have been extensively investigated in various clinical studies. It is believed that cocoa flavanols can protect against cognitive ageing. Recent research has shown that cocoa flavanols may improve cerebral...
The webinar on Clinical Approach to Dementia Screening was successfully held on 28th October 2020. Dementia is a progressive brain disorder with the decline in cognitive and intellectual functions such as memory, comprehension and learning capacity...
Handwriting abnormalities, such as difficulty in signing and micrographia, are motor deficits frequently encountered by Parkinson Disease (PD) patients which may deteriorate their quality of life. A recent trial examining the effectiveness of a 4-we...
