Entries by aaron

Lower HDL-C, total cholesterol and apolipoprotein A-I levels encountered in multiple myeloma

Cyprus: A recent study published in Atherosclerosis Plus has reported a significant reduction in HDL-C, total cholesterol (TC), and apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) levels in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Hence, the researchers suggest considering lipid profile parameters when assessing such patients. Multiple myeloma, also called plasma cell myeloma, is the second most common haematological malignancy, […]

High-dose vitamin D During pregnancy Fails to Reduce Autism and ADHD risk in kids

Denmark: Researchers from the University of Copenhagen reported in their original research article that their study revealed a reduced risk of autism, a lower load of autistic symptoms, and a decreased risk of ADHD diagnosis for mothers with higher levels of 25(OH)D before starting the intervention. However, high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation during pregnancy had no […]

Transcranial direct current stimulation may boost mental processes in patients wit Alzheimer’s disease: Study

USA: Findings from a small clinical trial showed that twice-daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain may boost mental processes (cognitive function) in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings were published online in the journal General Psychiatry. The technology, known as transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS for short, may help to fire up the […]

Breakthrough Treatment with finerenone for Advanced Kidney Disease and Diabetes Cost-Effective

In the Netherlands, where the healthcare system grapples with the staggering burden of over one million patients combating type 2 diabetes (T2D), a significant breakthrough has emerged. A study evaluating the cost-effectiveness of integrating finerenone, a promising therapeutic addition to standard care, offers hope for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and T2D. The […]

SGLT2 inhibitors may slow progression of diabetic retinopathy: JAMA

SGLT2 inhibitors may lower risk of diabetic nephropathy and cut progression of diabetic retinopathy suggests a new study published in the JAMA. Diabetic nephropathy and diabetic retinopathy share many similarities in pathophysiological processes. Preclinical studies have shown that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) have a protective role in the risk of diabetic retinopathy. A study […]

Add on esketamine to propofol sedation may reduce hypotension in patients undergoing same-visit bidirectional endoscopy

A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial conducted across three teaching hospitals in China evaluated the efficacy of low-dose esketamine as an adjuvant to propofol-based sedation during same-visit bidirectional endoscopy. The study aimed to explore whether the addition of esketamine could potentially reduce the occurrence of adverse events such as desaturation and hypotension. This study […]

Light therapy improves sleep and psychobehavioural symptoms in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: Study

China: Light therapy significantly improves sleep and psychobehavioral symptoms and leads to relatively fewer side effects in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study published in PLOS One has revealed.  The cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease is often accompanied by sleep disturbances and psycho-behavioral symptoms including apathetic and depressive behavior, agitation and aggression. Photobiomodulation […]

Topical Atropine safe and effective for Childhood Myopia Control, Reveals Landmark Study

A comprehensive study evaluating the extended outcomes of topical atropine eye drops for childhood myopia control has shed light on its long-term safety and efficacy. The prospective, double-masked observational study, stemming from the Atropine for the Treatment of Myopia (ATOM) 1 and ATOM2 randomized clinical trials, delved into the effects of short-term atropine use during […]