Sweden: Fractional flow reserve (FFR)-guided complete revascularization does not result in better outcomes compared with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the culprit lesion among patients with STEMI or very-high-risk NSTEMI and multivessel coronary artery disease, randomized FULL REVASC trial has shown. “At a median follow-up of 4.8 years, a primary outcome event — myocardial […]
A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology highlighted the increased risk of heart disease associated with higher Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) levels in a large, multi-ethnic U.S. cohort. The study utilized data from five major U.S. prospective studies that provided significant insights into the genetic risk factors which contributes to […]
Bhubaneswar: In an aim to illuminate the lives of patients who have almost lost hope due to severe visual impairments, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has started a ”Low Vision Clinic” in the Department of Ophthalmology. The one of its kind vision clinics will help a special group of patients like the socially blind and other patients having […]
A recent study published in the Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism journal found promising outcomes of the probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum OLL2712 in improving glycemic control among adults with prediabetes and prevents the onset of type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition characterized by slightly increased blood glucose levels which is a significant global health concern […]
New Delhi- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIU) has launched a new programme called ‘Nurse Practitioner Critical Care’ for nursing students for the academic session 2024-25. As per the official statement as reported by PTI, admission for the said program has been opened therefore candidates who are registered nurses or midwives are eligible to apply […]
Obesity is a prevalent health concern, and effective weight loss interventions are crucial. However, sustaining weight loss over the long term poses significant challenges. Pragmatic and scalable interventions are needed to address this issue, especially in primary care settings where patients often seek guidance for weight management. A recent clinical trial aimed to evaluate the […]
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement and quality of life in the elderly. The causes of PD remain unclear, though mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress and neuroinflammation are implicated. Recent evidence suggests chronic conditions like chronic kidney disease (CKD) and related markers of renal dysfunction may be associated with higher PD risk. […]
In a discovery that could hasten treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), UC San Francisco scientists have discovered a harbinger in the blood of some people who later went on to develop the disease. In about 1 in 10 cases of MS, the body begins producing a distinctive set of antibodies against its own […]
Glaucoma effects around 70 million people worldwide and can cause irreversible loss of vision if not treated-but around half of those living with the condition are not aware of it. Usually developing slowly over time, many cases of glaucoma are only picked up during routine eye tests, by which time lasting damage may already have […]
Combination treatments with two or more blood pressure drugs can significantly reduce blood pressure in patients taking ibrutinib, according to a new study published in Blood Advances. Targeted drugs such as ibrutinib have improved outcomes for patients with cancers of the lymphatic system, but patients treated with ibrutinib and other drugs in its class often […]