USA: In a groundbreaking endeavor, researchers have conducted a 12-week randomized clinical trial examining the effect of a dietary intervention on insulin requirements and glycemic control in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The study findings offer promising insights into novel approaches for managing this chronic condition. The researchers found that a low-fat vegan diet […]
USA: A recent study conducted as part of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) has shed light on the relationship between systolic blood pressure (SBP) and survival into very old age among women. The findings, published in the renowned medical journal Circulation, have significant implications for the understanding and management of cardiovascular health in aging populations. […]
Combining time-restricted eating with high-intensity functional training may improve body composition and cardiometabolic parameters more than either alone, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Ranya Ameur and Rami Maaloul from the University of Sfax, Tunisia, and colleagues. Changes in diet and exercise are well-known ways to lose weight and […]
A retrospective study conducted at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenyang Medical College focused on utilizing quantitative computed tomography (QCT) techniques to detect early structural changes associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The study concluded that QCT measurements, when combined with clinical information, serve as an effective tool for early detection and assessment of […]
Recently published article reports the findings of a randomized clinical trial that investigated the impact of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block (QLB) on analgesia and neuroendocrine stress response in pediatric patients undergoing pyeloplasty. The study involved 60 children aged 1-7 years undergoing elective open pyeloplasty, who were randomly assigned to receive either QLB with 0.5 ml/kg […]
Researchers have found that most intranasal medications, including corticosteroids and antihistamines, are effective in improving nasal and ocular symptoms, as well as the quality of life for patients with perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis (AR). However, there are notable differences in the certainty of evidence supporting their efficacy. This study was published in the The […]
Egypt: In the realm of dental care, advancements in materials and techniques continually shape the landscape of treatment options available to patients. A recent randomized controlled clinical study conducted over a year has shed light on the comparative efficacy of self-adhesive and conventional bulk-fill composites in treating Class II cavities. The study, published in the […]
China: In a groundbreaking development in thoracic oncology, the clinical application of computed tomographic (CT) volumetric imaging is poised to revolutionize postoperative lung function assessment in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. This innovative approach offers unprecedented insights into lung function recovery following surgical intervention, heralding a new era of personalized postoperative care for lung cancer […]
Early detection has the potential to transform treatment and outcomes in cancer care, especially for cancers like liver cancer, which is typically diagnosed at a late stage with limited options for cure. A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center suggests that proteins detectable in the blood […]
Children and teens may experience nonmotor seizures for months or years before being seen in an emergency department for a more obvious seizure that includes convulsions, according to a study published in online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Even then, the history of nonmotor seizures may not be […]