Researchers have found that the large-scale rollout of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) in sub-Saharan Africa during the 2000s is associated with a significant reduction in the incidence of Burkitt lymphoma (BL) among children. According to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open by Nora S. this important finding highlights an additional benefit […]
A new study from the Malmö Diet and Cancer Study revealed significant findings that could transform the way breast cancer survivors are monitored post-treatment. The findings were published in the recent edition of The Breast journal. Breast cancer remains a major health challenge throughout the globe, with ongoing research focusing on how to better predict and […]
A recent study published in the Addiction journal unveiled promising results for treating severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) using a combination of two medications, prazosin and cyproheptadine. This approach targets the α1b and 5HT2A receptors which demonstrated a significant reduction in alcohol consumption among participants. This phase 2, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted across 32 […]
In a groundbreaking randomized controlled trial conducted in Yurihonjo and Nikaho city, Akita Prefecture, researchers have unveiled a new approach to gastric cancer (GC) screening that could revolutionize early detection and treatment outcomes. The study compared the efficacy of two screening methods, Ba-Endo (barium photofluorography following upper gastrointestinal endoscopy) and ABC-Endo group (upper gastrointestinal endoscopy […]
A recent study published in the recent edition of Osteoporosis International journal highlight the relationship between vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and bone health in peri- and postmenopausal women. Vasomotor symptoms includes hot flashes, night sweats and have long been recognized as common and distressing experiences for the women who transition through menopause. The study was conducted by the […]
When and how mothers drink alcohol during pregnancy has major implications for fetal and child development, according to two new studies in Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research. The effects of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) include stillbirth, preterm delivery, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). In US schools, 2–5% of children have FASD, which is linked […]
India: A recent study published in the International Journal of Dermatology has suggested the role of desloratadine, added to an isotretinoin regimen, in reducing disease and therapy-related pruritus in acne and results in improved patient satisfaction. The study assessed outcomes in 75 patients with moderate to severe acne undergoing treatment with either low-dose oral isotretinoin […]
USA: Findings from a pooled analysis of four cohort studies support the significance of routine cardiac screening for subjects with elevated fasting glucose (FG), with and without diabetes. The study, published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, higher longitudinal fasting glucose and larger intra-individual variability in FG over time were associated with a higher silent myocardial infarction (SMI) […]
For patients with locally advanced prostate cancer, combined treatment with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy offers extended control of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, compared to hormonal therapy alone, reports a study in the April issue of The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott […]
A recent study evaluates the effectiveness of antibiotics in treating acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) among adult patients in US primary and urgent care settings. Antibiotic overuse remains common for LRTIs, despite evidence suggesting limited benefits and contributing to antibiotic resistance. This study aims to shed light on the impact of antibiotic use on […]