Turkey: A recent study published in Clinical Radiology has shown the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting interval cancers (ICs) in the initial mammograms and lowering errors and undetected cancers. “Artificial intelligence can detect interval breast cancer that may often be overlooked,” the researchers from Turkey wrote in their study. Prof. Levent Çelik, MD, […]
Korea: Prior pneumococcal vaccination in elderly patients hospitalized for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is associated with improved in-hospital mortality and 30-day mortality, a recent study published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine has shown. “Prior pneumococcal vaccination resulted in higher in-hospital improvement (97.6% vs. 95.0%) and lower 30-day mortality rates (2.6% vs. 5.3%) versus the unvaccinated group,” the […]
Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations. “The goal of this innovative insole technology is to mitigate the risk of diabetic foot ulcers by addressing one of their most significant […]
Spain: In a comprehensive long-term follow-up study, researchers have uncovered significant differences in the risk of developing diabetes among patients with sleep apnea, depending on their treatment. Analyzing the large data sets collected from healthcare organizations (HCOs) in Europe and globally, the researchers found that in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), upper airway surgery […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]