Poland: Plasma aldosterone levels do not predict 28-day mortality in patients treated for COVID-19 in the ICU, a recent study published in Scientific Reports has revealed. Other factors, including the patient’s age, C-reactive protein (CRP), or creatinine contribute to the prognosis and severity of the disease. In this study, the researchers attempted to find an […]
Pilocarpine may prevent radiation-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients suggests a study published in the Oral Diseases. To assess long-term efficacy and side effects of pilocarpine on irradiated head and neck cancer (HNC) patients in both for prevention and treatment of radiation-induced xerostomia (RIX). Retrospective observational study was conducted. Eligibility criteria included irradiated […]
Alternate-day oral iron is more effective than daily use among diabetes patients with anaemia suggests a new study published in the Annals of Medicine and Surgery. Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are the most prevalent diseases, and diabetic patients are more prone to IDA. Therefore, the main aim of this study was […]
Maternal smoking during pregnancy is known to have detrimental effects on offspring respiratory health, including an increased risk of wheeze. A recent secondary analysis of clinical trial data investigated the association between vitamin C supplementation during pregnancy and wheeze occurrence in children exposed to maternal smoking. This study was published in the JAMA Pediatrics journal. […]
Obesity linked to poor response to treatment in RA patients during 48-week follow-up period suggests a new study published in the RMD Open. This report from the NORD-STAR (Nordic Rheumatic Diseases Strategy Trials and Registries) trial aimed to determine if obesity is associated with response to conventional and biological antirheumatic treatment in early rheumatoid arthritis […]
UC Davis Health cardiology team members are among the first in the country to treat patients with tricuspid regurgitation, or a leaky heart valve, by using a groundbreaking catheter. The minimally invasive procedure, a transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), is made possible with a new medical device called the Abbott TriClip™ system. UC Davis Medical Center […]
UCSF-led research shows smartphone cognitive testing is comparable to gold-standard methods; may detect FTD in gene carriers before symptoms start. A smartphone app could enable greater participation in clinical trials for people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a devastating neurological disorder that often manifests in midlife. Research into the condition has been hampered by problems with […]
An electronic sock that detects an unhealthy walking style linked with diabetes and poor circulation shows promise for preventing foot ulcers and amputation. The novel research is set to benefit the many patients with diabetes who have clogged arteries in the legs and is presented for the first time at EHRA 2024, a scientific congress […]
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) remains a challenging condition to manage effectively in clinical practice. Recently, paravertebral block (PVB) and erector spinae block (ESPB) have emerged as novel techniques for treating acute herpes zoster (AHZ) and potentially preventing its progression to PHN. A recent study was published in the Journal Of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology. The study was […]
Jaipur: Holding a Jaipur-based Manipal Hospital and its doctor guilty of medical negligence during the Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedure, a District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Jaipur recently directed them to pay Rs 15 lakh compensation to the patient, who faced major blood loss after the surgery. Further, the consumer court also directed them to pay […]