Entries by aaron

Loss of Posterior tooth or occlusal support associated with dementia risk, reveals study

Loss of Posterior tooth/occlusal support associated with dementia risk reveals study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. Emerging evidence suggests association of tooth loss with impaired cognition. However, the differential effects of anterior versus posterior tooth loss, occlusal support loss and chewing ability are not considered comprehensively. They conducted cross-sectional (N = 4036) and longitudinal analyses […]

Cannabis effectively manages symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia: Mayo Clinic study

A recent survey conducted by Mayo Clinic’s Department of Integrative Medicine & Health highlighted the widespread use of cannabis among fibromyalgia patients as a self-managed treatment for reducing their symptoms. This significant findings published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings could influence future discussions and treatments that involves cannabis and fibromyalgia management. The electronic cross-sectional survey […]

Smart nanoprobe illuminates prostate cancer cells, reveals research

Biomedical imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have revolutionized the ability to detect and track the progress of many cancer types. However, the difficulty of obtaining detailed images of cancer cells buried deep within normal tissues has slowed the usefulness of imaging technology for improved, personalized cancer care. An approach biomedical engineers are […]

Subcutaneous injection of oxytocin can reduce perception of heat pain, claims study

A recent clinical trial provided strong evidence that subcutaneous injections of oxytocin which is often often associated with social bonding, to hold the key to manage certain types of pain locally without the risk of addiction associated with many pain medications. This study opens up avenues to treat pain in a targeted manner, specifically heat-related […]

Study Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Led to Some, But Not Many, Developmental Milestone Delays in Infants and Young Children

Infants and children 5 years old and younger experienced only “modest” delays in developmental milestones due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and restrictions, a study led by Johns Hopkins Children’s Center finds. In a report on the study that will be published April 22 in JAMA Pediatrics, investigators evaluated possible links between pandemic-related disruptions to […]

Analysis of direct laryngoscopy versus video laryngoscopy in critically ill patients

Tracheal intubation is essential for managing the airways of severely unwell individuals. Around 80% of intubations in emergency departments and intensive care units globally are done with a direct laryngoscope. DL may provide challenges owing to several circumstances. These factors consist of a restricted mouth opening and the risk of cervical spine instability. Nevertheless, there […]

51 per cent with pre-XDR TB, 15.5 per cent with MDR-TB cases :HaystackAnalytics report

Mumbai: A recent collaboration between HaystackAnalytics and Dr DY Patil Medical College, Pune, has illuminated critical insights into the tuberculosis (TB) landscape in India. This study, grounded in real-world data from 600 clinical TB samples, employs cutting-edge whole-genome sequencing (WGS) technology to deepen our understanding of TB dynamics, particularly concerning drug resistance.  Tuberculosis (TB) remains a […]