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 […]
Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state is higher among patients with type 1 diabetes compared with type 2 diabetes suggests a new study published in the Diabetes Care The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is a rare and life-threatening complication of diabetes. We aimed to estimate the incidence of HHS and describe the clinical and biomarker profiles of patients […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sweden: A recent study carried out at the University of Gothenburg has shown the advantages of a moderately low-carbohydrate diet for adults with type 1 diabetes over a traditional diet. The study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe is the largest of its kind to date. The researchers revealed that the average blood […]
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 […]
Weight loss is a biggest concern for all. An increasing number of people are choosing Ozempic as the latest solution for weight loss and now many of them are considering whether to pause the medication to more comfortably enjoy food-filled holiday festivities. But is that advisable and safe to do? According to the U.S. Food […]
USA: A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives has revealed a link between exposure to phthalates and a lower probability of getting pregnant, but not pregnancy loss. Phthalates are a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products such as shampoo, makeup, vinyl flooring, toys and medical devices. The study also […]