Remdesivir may lower the risk of in-hospital death among COVID-19 patients not requiring oxygen suggests a new study published in the Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Use of Remdesivir was linked to a significant decline in in-hospital death at both 14 and 28 days, regardless of variant of concern. Remdesivir has demonstrated benefit in some hospitalized […]
“Break a leg!” is a welcome blessing of good luck, but who wants to hear that they have actually broken a bone? What’s worse, fractures that are displaced or complex require surgery and possibly lengthy recovery times while the patient remains partly or wholly immobilized. Aiming to shorten recovery times, an Osaka Metropolitan University-led research […]
Researchers have found in a new study that excess adiposity and dysfunction in adipose tissue during childhood may signal a higher risk of developing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) later in life. The new study has been published in the journal of Pediatrics. This study offers insights into early indicators of PCOS risk, emphasizing the importance […]
A study conducted by Aston University researchers has demonstrated that the appearance of ageing skin looks noticeably different compared to younger skin, when examined under polarised laser light. The scientists believe that their new finding could pave the way for new, non-invasive light-based techniques to detect diseases, including cancer, in older individuals. This could significantly […]
A recent international clinical trial by C. Michael Gibson and colleagues investigated the efficacy of CSL112 (human Apolipoprotein A1) which helps in reducing the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events in patients who have experienced acute myocardial infarction. The findings were published in The New England Journal of Medicine and highlight the potential of CSL112 to […]
Recent research has suggested a potential link between hearing loss and an increased risk of dementia. However, the underlying mechanisms and how they relate to neurodegeneration and cognitive decline remain unclear. A new study sheds light on these relationships and their impact on dementia risk. The study was published in the Journal Of Neurology Neurosurgery […]
In a recent review, researchers have shed light on the safety profile of low-dose colchicine, offering reassuring evidence for its use in secondary prevention among patients with coronary artery disease. The study, drawing from a comprehensive analysis of contemporary systemic reviews, case reports, drug registries, and placebo-controlled trials, aims to inform healthcare professionals and patients […]
New research being presented at this year’s ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) has found compelling evidence that tuberculosis (TB) can have a lasting impact on the lungs of individuals who have been successfully treated for the disease. TB survivors have smaller lungs with narrower airways and slower air flow, the […]
Dysphotopsia, characterized by the perception of visual disturbances such as glare or halos, is a common concern following cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. While transient dysphotopsia often resolves spontaneously, persistent dysphotopsia can significantly impact patient satisfaction and quality of life. Researchers have found in a new study that history of migraine was associated […]
Initial results from a recent Phase 1 clinical trial indicate that the experimental vaccine CTH522 could be a crucial tool against both ocular trachoma and urogenital chlamydia. The key findings were published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The CHLM-02 trial was conducted at the National Institute for Health Research Imperial Clinical Research Facility in London, […]