Patients with diabetes undergoing total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) face a significantly higher risk of postoperative infections compared to those without the condition, according to a new study. The study results were published in the journal Foot Ankle International. The research, drawing on data from over 8,000 patients, highlights the increased challenges diabetic patients may encounter […]
Japan: A recent study published in Hypertension Research using nationwide real-world data demonstrated the potential advantage of SGLT2 inhibitors over DPP4 inhibitors in reducing hypertension development in patients with diabetes. In the realm of hypertension management, the emergence of novel pharmacotherapies has sparked interest in their comparative effectiveness. Among these, sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors […]
A recent study uncovered a significant link between reduced insulin sensitivity and the development of albuminuria, a key marker of kidney damage, in individuals with diabetes. This finding were published in the journal of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. This study was conducted among Southwestern Indigenous American adults to investigate the association between insulin action and secretion […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people of all ages, a new study has delved into the reasons why older individuals face a higher risk of severe illness from the virus. The study found that the most severe impact was seen in the oldest adults, who exhibited higher levels of pro-inflammatory genes and proteins during […]
Researchers have found in a new study that exposure to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) during pregnancy did not demonstrate an increased risk of specific adverse outcomes overall among mother or fetus. The cohort study delved into the risks associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) exposure during pregnancy, addressing concerns about maternal and fetal health outcomes. […]
New research published today in the journal Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology sheds light on disease mechanisms common to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Led by Dr Leticia Camargo Tavares, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Hypertension Research Laboratory within Monash University’s School of Biological Sciences, the study reveals novel insights into […]
A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates the use of a simple pre-surgical infection prevention protocol to prevent dangerous post-surgical infections. Researchers performed this investigation at the Soroka University Medical Center in Israel. Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a type of healthcare-associated infection with deadly consequences for some […]
A new study has revealed that self-administered acupressure (SAA), when combined with brief knee health education, can significantly reduce knee pain in middle-aged and older adults suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). The study results were published in the journal JAMA Network Open. The effectiveness of self-administered acupressure (SAA) for reducing pain in knee osteoarthritis (OA) among […]
Researchers have found that the use of dupilumab, a human monoclonal antibody targeting the IL-4 alpha receptor, is associated with an increased risk of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. The study was […]
USA: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has suggested an association of clonal hematopoiesis (CH) risk score with overall and disease-specific mortality in older adults with CH. Thus, the CH risk score (CHRS) could be used to identify patients with CH who require more intensive surveillance. The cohort study included 3871 individuals without […]