A new study from Trinity College Dublin scientists, sheds light on the complexities of achieving optimal vitamin D status across diverse populations. Despite substantial research on the determinants of vitamin D, levels of vitamin D deficiency remain high. The study was recently published in the journal Clinical Nutrition . Dr Margaret M. Brennan, Research Assistant, […]
Implant failure rate and risk of sinusitis low for implants penetrating in the floor of the maxillary sinus reveals a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. The aim of the present systematic review was to investigate the clinical outcomes after the perforation of the maxillary sinus by dental implants, or after maxillary sinus […]
Researchers have found that obesity is associated with clinician- and patient-assessed severity of atopic dermatitis (AD), although the effect sizes suggest limited clinical relevance. This conclusion comes from a prospective, observational cohort study known as TREATgermany, led by Dr. Stephan Traidl from Hannover Medical School’s Department of Dermatology and Allergy. The study was published in […]
Isolated gastrocnemius contracture has been associated with more than 30 lower limb disorders, including plantar heel pain/plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinosis, equinus foot, adult flatfoot, and metatarsalgia. Although many techniques are available for gastrocnemius recession, potential anesthetic, cosmetic, and wound related complications can lead to patient dissatisfaction. Open and endoscopic recession techniques usually require epidural or […]
Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels while sleeping are associated with epilepsy that first occurs after 60 years of age, known as late-onset epilepsy, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in Low oxygen during sleep and sleep apnea linked to epilepsy in older adults. The link […]
Prophylactic use of urokinase in children with Primary nephrotic syndrome can prevent VTE suggests a new study published in the BMC Nephrology. A study was done to analyze the clinical effect of urokinase on the prevention of thrombosis in children with primary nephrotic syndrome. A total of 370 children diagnosed with primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS) […]
Researchers have found that endoscopic evidence of bile reflux is strongly associated with the presence of Barrett’s esophagus. This finding comes from a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database of consecutive patients who underwent screening esophagogastroduodenoscopy. This study was published in the journal Digestive and Liver Disease by Yugo I. and colleagues. Barrett’s esophagus […]
Fever typically signals an infection early on and necessitates a thorough diagnostic assessment. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology is being used in this update of the 2008 Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) guidelines for the evaluation of new-onset fever in adult ICU […]
South Korea: In a groundbreaking randomized, double-blind clinical trial, researchers have uncovered promising evidence supporting the efficacy of Doenjang, a traditional Korean fermented food, in relieving symptoms of menopausal syndrome and combating obesity. The study, published in the journal Nutrients, sheds light on the potential health benefits of this ancient culinary staple. The study finds […]
A recent trial published in the Nature Medicine journal found an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled electrocardiogram (ECG) system to demonstrate significant potential in reducing mortality rates among the hospitalized patients. The study involved 39 physicians and close to 15,965 patients to evaluate the effectiveness of AI-driven alerts in identifying the mortality of patients at high risk. […]