AsianScientist reports that inaccurate allergy labels, particularly for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), can limit treatment options for patients with suspected drug allergies in Hong Kong, leading to potentially poorer outcomes for conditions like stroke. A study by the University of Hong Kong found that stroke patients with NSAID allergy labels were more likely to face mortality and adverse cardiovascular events, with many patients incorrectly labelled as allergic to NSAIDs. The researchers recommend expanded drug allergy testing and innovative strategies to improve accurate labelling and ensure appropriate treatment for patients at risk for cardiovascular diseases.
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Singapore navy exploring how to adapt cheaper, off-the-shelf drones to counter emerging threats
Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: To counter emerging threats arising from unmanned systems, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is looking at incorporating cheaper, off-the-shelf drones into its suite of capabilities; and will upgrade its ships with guns known to be effective against fast-moving targets. These updates, shared by...
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