Entries by aaron

Delayed Appendicitis Diagnosis Linked to Increased Hospital Costs, reveals JAMA study

A new study sheds light on the impact of delayed appendicitis diagnosis on hospital care costs, revealing implications for healthcare reimbursement policies and disparities in patient care. Delayed diagnosis of appendicitis is associated with adverse outcomes, prolonged hospital stays, and increased likelihood of readmissions. Despite evidence of disparities in diagnosis rates, hospitals serving minority populations […]

Surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer filler containing topical applications may prevent caries: Study

Surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer filler containing topical applications may prevent caries suggests a study published in the Journal of Dentistry. The objective of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy of topical applications containing surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer filler on dental hard tissues. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, Lilacs […]

Supplementation with probiotics and vitamin D may benefit cognitive function in schizophrenia patients: Study

Supplementation with probiotics and vitamin D may benefit cognitive function in schizophrenia patients suggests a new study published in the Neuropsychopharmacology Reports. Manipulation of the intestinal microbiome and supplying vitamin D can attenuate psychiatric symptoms in schizophrenic patients. The current study tried to evaluate the effects of probiotic/vitamin D supplementation on the cognitive function and […]

Insecticide-Treated mosquito Bed Nets Linked to Reduction in Burkitt Lymphoma Incidence: JAMA

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 […]

Increased mammographic breast density associated with cancer recurrence, suggests study

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 […]

Cyproheptadine-prazosin combo can reduce drinking in people with alcohol use disorder

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 […]

Innovative Gastric Cancer Screening Approach Shows Promising Results in Randomized Controlled Trial

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 […]

Vasomotor symptoms closely associated with low BMD in postmenopausal women

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 […]

The Timing and Patterns of Drinking During Pregnancy also Linked to Varying Effects on Fetal and Child Development: Study

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 […]

Desloratadine addition to isotretinoin regimen reduces pruritus in acne and improves patient satisfaction: AIIMS research

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 […]