Root canal treatment (RCT) may reduce cumulative inflammatory burden in T2DM and contribute to the improvement of glycaemic control, suggests a new study published in the International Endodontic Journal. This prospective cohort study was undertaken to evaluate the success rate of root canal treatment (RCT) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with targeted level […]
Hyderabad: In the field of lung cancer treatment, Medicover Cancer Institute, under the expert guidance of Dr Pavan Kumar Jonmada is introducing a pioneering approach known as minimal access surgery. Mr Rao, a resident of Khammam, sought medical attention at Medicover Cancer Institute due to persistent cough and breathlessness. Following a thorough examination by Dr […]
Snoring, a common sleep disorder, has been associated with various health risks, including hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, data on snoring prevalence and its association with hypertension and T2DM in African countries, particularly in Sudan, are limited. A recent study aimed to assess the prevalence of snoring and its relationship with hypertension […]
People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure compared with those who have never used them, according to one of the largest prospective studies to date investigating possible links between vaping and heart failure. The findings are being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session. Heart failure is […]
Non-insertion of Prophylactic abdominal drain is not tied to increased morbidity after distal pancreatectomy suggests a study published in the Lancet. Researchers have found in a randomized non-inferiority PANDORINA trial that non insertion of a drain did not increase rates of major morbidity and tied to reduced detection of grade B or C postoperative pancreatic […]
A recent study published in the BMC Infectious Diseases discovered that Omadacycline (OMC) which is a newer antibiotic, is just as effective and safe as the more traditionally used Linezolid (LZD) for treating complicated skin and soft tissue infections (cSSTIs) in adults. This findings could significantly impact the approach that healthcare professionals take in managing these […]
Birth asphyxia linked to decreased renal function among children born to women with obstructed labour suggests a new study published in the BMC Nephrology. Over two million children and adolescents suffer from chronic kidney disease globally. Early childhood insults such as birth asphyxia could be risk factors for chronic kidney disease in later life. Our […]
USA: Perinatal depressive symptoms, ranging from mild to severe, are associated with increased total and nonemergent infant emergency department (ED) use, a recent study published in Health Affairs has revealed. The Rutgers Health research contributes to the evidence base linking perinatal depression screening and pediatric use of the emergency department. The study examined the association […]
The thorax, the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, provides medical professionals with a valuable window into a patient’s respiratory health. By evaluating sound vibrations produced by the airflow induced within the lungs and bronchial tree during normal breathing as well as those produced by the larynx during vocalizations, doctors can identify […]
The number of suicides among US college student athletes has doubled over the past 20 years, finds an analysis of data from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Suicide is now the second most common cause of death after accidents in this group of young people, […]