The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the management of pouchitis, the most common complication people with ulcerative colitis experience following surgery to remove their colon. Between 150,000 and 300,000 people with ulcerative colitis in the U.S. live with a surgically created internal reservoir or “pouch” created from their […]
Breastfeeding, even partially alongside formula feeding, changes the chemical makeup-or metabolome-of an infant’s gut in ways that positively influence brain development and may boost test scores years later, suggests new CU Boulder research. “For those who struggle with exclusively breastfeeding, this study suggests your baby can still get significant benefits if you breastfeed as much […]
The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a trendy weight-loss tactic. It has also been known to help control seizures in children with epilepsy, particularly those who don’t respond to first-line anti-seizure medications. In a new UCLA study published in the journal Cell Reports, researchers demonstrate that the changes the diet causes in […]
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first test that uses DNA in assessing whether certain individuals may have an elevated risk of developing opioid use disorder (OUD). As part of a clinical evaluation, the AutoGenomics, Inc. AvertD test is intended to be used prior to first exposure to oral opioid pain medications […]
C-INFIX safe with low complication rates among patients with pelvic unstable injuries suggests a new study published in the BMC Surgery. The INFIX technique is becoming one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures for anterior pelvic ring instability injuries. The purpose of this article is to compare the clinical outcomes of modified anterior subcutaneous […]
A recent comprehensive study examining the correlation between estrogen-only therapy and dementia risk among women has unveiled compelling insights into the association. The study, conducted using extensive Danish registers, offers significant evidence regarding the potential impact of estrogen-only use on dementia rates, particularly in women nearing or experiencing menopause. This study was published in the […]
In a recent study, Filipe Dal-Pizzol and colleagues explored the potential of minocycline in preventing delirium among critically ill patients. Delirium, a severe form of acute encephalopathy, poses significant risks to patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The findings were published in CHEST Journal. This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial conducted across four ICUs and aimed […]
Incidence of Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is on the rise finds study published in the International Journal of Cardiology. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) has been described as an infrequent cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Knowledge about the disease is still limited and SCAD might still be underdiagnosed. Patients with SCAD between 1997 and […]
A study published in the Journal of Oral and Facial Pain and Headache reveals that individuals with painful myogenous temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) often experience a concurrent presence of fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain (CWP). Fibromyalgia, recognized as a subtype within chronic widespread pain (CWP), is defined by pervasive musculoskeletal pain. The coexistence of temporomandibular disorders […]
Ultrasound imaging is an alternative option for breast cancer detection, especially for women with dense breasts. However, using hand-held transducers makes screening dependent on the operator and time-consuming, leading to increased costs. Automated breast volume scanners (ABVSs) were introduced to address this issue. ABVSs use a large linear transducer to acquire ultrasound data and reconstruct […]