Entries by aaron

People with Post-COVID-19 Condition Face Higher Psychiatric Symptom Prevalence, reveals JAMA study

Researchers have found that US adults with post–COVID-19 condition (PCC) experience higher rates of psychiatric symptoms, including depression and anxiety, as well as cognitive and sleep difficulties, compared to those without Post–COVID-19 Condition. Additionally, individuals with PCC are more likely to encounter cost-related barriers when seeking mental health care, according to a study analyzing data […]

Tofacitinib may Improve Itching and Other Symptoms Among Psoriasis Patients with PsA: Study

Tofacitinib may Improve Itching and Other Symptoms Among Psoriasis Patients with PsA suggests a new study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. Tofacitinib may lead to patients with psoriasis and history of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) to see improvement by Week 16 in disease, joint pain, pruritus, morning stiffness, and […]

Sarcoidosis associated with greater risk of venous thromboembolism, claims study

Researchers have found in a nationwide cohort study that Sarcoidosis was associated with long-term risk of venous thromboembolism. A growing body of evidence implies that Chronic inflammation is a precursor to venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, unlike other inflammatory conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, data on the risk of VTE in individuals with […]

Understanding 24-Hour Urinary Chemistries: A Key to Assessing Kidney Stone Risk

USA: A recent study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases has revealed that higher oxalate, calcium, phosphorus, and sodium levels in urine are linked to increased risk of kidney stones, while higher uric acid, urine volume, citrate, potassium, & magnesium correlate with lower risk. Dominance analysis revealed three tiers of relative importance among […]

High HbA1c levels in early to mid-pregnancy associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes: Study

Hyperglycemia during pregnancy poses risks to both mothers and infants, necessitating vigilant monitoring. A recent study, a secondary analysis of the AMANHI cohort, investigates the correlation between early to mid-pregnancy HbA1c levels and pregnancy complications in three South Asian and Sub-Saharan African countries. Elevated maternal HbA1c levels emerged as an independent risk factor for adverse […]

Cardiac Risk Scores May Be Useful for Predicting Outcome of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Study

A recent study published in Neurology India shows that HEART (History, ECG, Age, Risk factors, and Troponin) score is effective in determining re-hospitalization and recurrent cerebral ischemic event risk as well as mortality within 30 days and 1 year in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke. Stroke is one of the most common causes of […]

JAMA: Early Treatment with Antivirals Effective in Children with Hepatitis C

A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association unveiled a promising findings regarding the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of early treatment for children with perinatally acquired hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the United States. This study looks into the pressing need for interventions as HCV transmission from mother to child which continues […]

Surgeon, Hospital slapped Rs 5 lakh compensation for removing Sciatica Nerve without Consent

New Delhi: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently held a surgeon and a hospital liable for not taking consent for the removal of a 6cm sciatica nerve of a patient, along with not recording its removal in post-operative notes, informing about it to the patient and providing requisite counselling. Holding them liable for deficiency […]