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Treatment with nirsevimab has been shown to bring down the number of hospitalizations due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections and prevent the development of severe disease in infants, according to a study presented at ESPID 2026.

Nirsevimab prevents RSV-related hospitalizations, severe disease in infants

24 Jun 2026

Hospital pharmacists feel not skilled enough to provide care to cancer patients

Pharmacists working in hospitals do not see themselves competent enough to handle cancer patients, a study has shown.

Hospital pharmacists feel not skilled enough to provide care to cancer patients

Berobenatide a promising addition to the current GLP-1 RA roster

In the phase II VESPER-2 trial, the investigational injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) berobenatide shows robust reductions in weight and HbA1c in adults with obesity/overweight and type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Berobenatide a promising addition to the current GLP-1 RA roster

Secukinumab improves outcomes in Chinese children with enthesitis-related arthritis

Treatment with secukinumab helps reduce symptoms and disease activity in Chinese children with enthesitis-related arthritis, as shown in a retrospective study.

Secukinumab improves outcomes in Chinese children with enthesitis-related arthritis

Key issues in children’s wellbeing focus of new campaign

Protecting children from recurrent illnesses remains a key concern among Malaysian parents, with immune support consistently identified as the primary benefit sought to help maintain children’s health.

Key issues in children’s wellbeing focus of new campaign

24 Jun 2026

Novel single-use colonoscope viable, but imaging enhancements needed

23 Jun 2026 by

A novel single-use electronic colonoscope performs similarly as the conventional reusable system in terms of patient comfort, procedural outcomes, and safety, despite the inferior image quality, as shown in an exploratory randomized trial.

Novel single-use colonoscope viable, but imaging enhancements needed

Novel system for ventricular assist devices safe in children with heart failure

A novel active driving system for paediatric ventricular assist devices exhibits safety and reliability in children with heart failure, with no major malfunctions, according to a study.

Novel system for ventricular assist devices safe in children with heart failure

Navigating Medical Council regulations on AI in healthcare

23 Jun 2026 by

Around the world, governments and regulators have been struggling to keep pace with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across all sectors.

Navigating Medical Council regulations on AI in healthcare

Lack of workplace support tied to burnout among SG health professionals

23 Jun 2026 by

A perceived lack of workplace support and less time residing in Singapore appear to contribute to the development of burnout among Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) in the post-COVID era, suggests a local study.

Lack of workplace support tied to burnout among SG health professionals

Major morbidity rife in single ventricle patients

Death or major morbidity is prevalent in patients with single ventricles, reveals a study.

Major morbidity rife in single ventricle patients