Entries by aaron

Orally inhaled flecainide favorable for conversion of atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm: Insights from INSTANT phase 2 trial

USA: Findings from the INSTANT phase 2 trial showed that orally inhaled flecainide passed muster for converting atrial fibrillation (AF) to sinus rhythm. The findings were published online in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology on April 10, 2024. INSTANT was an open-label, multicenter, single-arm study of flecainide acetate oral inhalation solution (FlecIH) for acute conversion of recent-onset […]

KIMS Hospital unveils state-of-the-art stroke centre

Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) recently announced the grand opening of its new comprehensive Stroke Center, providing the region with cutting-edge resources to combat the devastating effects of stroke. The center offers a dedicated team of stroke specialists, the latest in diagnostic and treatment technologies, and a commitment to rapid, patient-centered care.   “Stroke […]

Hemoglobin Levels Predict Kidney Disease Progression in Diabetes Patients, suggests study

A recent study published in the journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity unveiled critical insights into the role of hemoglobin levels in predicting the progression of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) which is a condition that significantly impacts millions of people globally. This research was conducted on a total of 815 patients with DKD from January 2010 […]

Erenumab: A Potential Breakthrough in Rosacea Management

Denmark: A nonrandomized controlled trial showed the importance of the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) pathway in the pathophysiology of erythema and flushing in rosacea. The findings suggested that calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor inhibition holds potential in treating rosacea-associated erythema and flushing. “The study comprising 30 individuals with rosacea-associated flushing and erythema found that subcutaneous injections […]

Advancements in detecting interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis: Thoracic ultrasound takes the lead

Denmark: Systematic screening for respiratory symptoms combined with thoracic ultrasound (TUS) can reduce the diagnostic delay of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a recent study published in Arthritis Care & Research has shown. “To our knowledge, this prospective study is the first to use respiratory symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis as inclusion criteria,” […]

Admission blood sugar independent predictor of coagulopathy in multiple Trauma Patients, finds study

Admission blood sugar independent predictor of coagulopathy finds study published in the European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery Coagulopathy is prevalent in multiple trauma patients and worsens bleeding complications, leading to higher morbidity and mortality rates. Hyperglycemia upon admission predicts hemorrhagic shock and mortality in severely injured patients. This study aimed to assess admission […]

Subconjunctival injection of triamcinolone acetonide may prevent complications after phacoemulsification: Study

In recent research conducted by Kaiser Permanente Northern California, a single injection of triamcinolone acetonide (TA) was identified to be more effective and safer than traditional topical prednisolone acetate (PA) in preventing complications following cataract surgery. The findings were published in the Ophthalmology journal. This retrospective study spanned from 2018 to 2021 and included 69,832 […]

FDA fast tracks enibarcimab for the treatment of septic shock

 It is believed that modulation of ADM pathway may improve outcomes in patients with septic shock. The Food and Drug Administration has granted Fast Track designation to enibarcimab for management of septic shock. Enibarcimab is a first-in-class non-neutralizing monoclonal antibody that binds to adrenomedullin (ADM), a vasoprotective hormone. AdrenoMed is now preparing a confirmatory Phase […]

Full pulpotomy bests partial pulpotomy for managing of spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis: Study

Full pulpotomy bests partial pulpotomy for managing spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis suggests a study published in the Journal of Endodontics. The aim of this study was to compare the outcome and prognostic factors for partial and full pulpotomy in the management of mature teeth with spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis. The study was a parallel double blind randomized […]