Austria: Findings from a recent meta-analysis published in JAMA Oncology support the integration of prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in prostate cancer (PCa) screening to improve the balance of patient harms and benefits. The systematic review and meta-analysis of 80 114 screened men from 12 studies revealed that MRI-based screening is associated with a reduced […]
A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 reveals a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disability (ID). Cannabis remains by far the most consumed illicit drug in Europe. […]
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 […]