Musculoskeletal pain is a prevalent menopause symptom, which helps explain why women typically experience more pain than men, especially around the age of 50 years. Beyond pain, muscle function and mass are also affected by menopause. A new study suggests premature surgical menopause can lead to an increased risk of muscle disorders. Results of the […]
USA: In a move aimed at improving early detection and reducing mortality rates associated with breast cancer, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released its latest recommendation statement on breast cancer screening. The updated guidelines, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), provide valuable insights into the benefits and potential […]
A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association found promising results after investigating the use of erenumab which is a drug primarily used for migraine prevention, for treating rosacea symptoms. The open-label trial conducted at the Danish Headache Center of Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet involved 30 participants who were administered 140 mg […]
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Esprit BTK everolimus-eluting scaffold system for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) below the knee.It is first drug-eluting resorbable scaffold approved for peripheral artery disease. The Esprit BTK System is designed to keep arteries open and deliver a drug (Everolimus) to support vessel healing prior to completely dissolving. Until […]
A genetic propensity to higher circulating levels of lipids containing arachidonic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, has been found to be linked with a lower risk for bipolar disorder, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier. This new evidence paves the way for potential […]
High serum Vitamin D levels are significantly linked to the protection of caries development in children, reveals a study published in the Dentistry Journal. This systematic review critically evaluates the association between serum Vitamin D levels and dental caries incidence in the permanent teeth of children and adolescents. The search strategy comprised three databases (PubMed, […]
Denmark: Individuals who experience the death of a sibling in childhood may be at greater risk of early-onset cardiovascular disease (CVD), a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. The researchers suggest that extra support to these individuals may help mitigate the potential negative effects of bereavement on cardiovascular health. The cohort study of more […]
Local application of Ivermectin ointment safe and effective therapy for patients with Demodex blepharitis suggests a study published in Graefe’s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. A study was done to evaluate the efficacy of topical ivermectin 1% ointment, for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis. A retrospective study was designed to review electronic medical records […]
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. This clinical practice guideline (CPG) sheds lights on a global public health problem affecting approximately 466 million people worldwide and identifies quality improvement opportunities and provide clinicians trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations regarding […]
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common complication in stroke patients, but its impact across the spectrum of stroke severity is not well understood. A recent study aimed to assess the association between UI and health outcomes in stroke patients of varying severity, filling a gap in the existing literature. This study was published in the […]