Entries by aaron

A nomogram may predict conversion of laparoscopic surgery to open surgery for choledocholithiasis.

Approximately 3-18% of gallbladder stone patients have secondary choledocholithiasis. Laparotomy was previously the standard treatment but required large abdominal incisions and caused postoperative infections, pain, and longer hospital stays. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) surgery is now favored as it is less invasive and has a lower risk of infection. Those with common bile […]

Healthful Vegetarian diet may improve insomnia, finds study

A recent cohort study, the Tzu Chi Health Study, sheds light on the potential link between dietary patterns and insomnia risk, uncovering intriguing findings about the benefits of plant-based diets in reducing the likelihood of developing insomnia. This study was published in the European Journal Of Clinical Nutrition by Zuo Hua Gan and colleagues. Researchers […]

Yoga Nidra practice may improve sleep, memory, and cognition: Study

India: Yoga Nidra practice can improve cognitive processing and night-time sleep, a recent study published in PLOS ONE has revealed. Yoga Nidra is a kind of mindfulness training.  “Practicing yoga nidra might improve sleep, cognition, learning, and memory, even in novices, “Karuna Datta of the Armed Forces Medical College in India, and colleagues wrote in […]

Xpert Ultra important tool for rapid diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis

A recent study revealed promising outcomes for Xpert Ultra, a non-invasive approach in enhancing spinal tuberculosis (STB) diagnosis. The key findings were published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases. The study was conducted from November 2020 to December 2021 and focused on evaluating the efficacy of Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra, comparing it with traditional Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) […]

Preconception paternal drinking habits can negatively affect fetal development

USA: In an article published in Andrology, the lab of Dr. Michael Golding has demonstrated that it takes much longer than previously believed, longer than a month, for the effects of alcohol consumption to leave the father’s sperm. Researchers at Texas A&M University have already shown that paternal drinking habits before conception can harm fetal […]

AI accurately predicts malignancy on breast ultrasound, cuts down excessive follow-ups and biopsies

Turkey: A recent study published in Academic Radiology has shown the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately predict malignancy on breast ultrasound based on BI-RADS (Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System) assessment. The study revealed that an AI method showed comparable performance to that of radiologists and can help avoid unnecessary biopsies and follow-up exams, […]

Efficacy and Mechanisms of Midazolam in Inhibiting Cancer Progression

Researchers have found in a new study that  midazolam has the potential to impede cancer progression and decrease cancer cell survival. The new systematic review has been published in the Indian Journal of Anaesthesia.  The systematic review evaluated the potential role of midazolam in inhibiting cancer progression and reducing cancer cell survival. The review included […]

Adjunctive Antimicrobial peptide clinically effective for stage III grade B periodontitis

Adjunctive antimicrobial peptide was clinically efficacious for treatment of stage III grade B periodontitis suggests a new study published in the Oral Diseases. A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) on Stage III Grade B periodontitis. This trial abided by the principle of consistency test, approved by ethics committee and […]

Statin use tied to reduced risk of VTE in women taking hormone therapy: JAMA

USA: Findings from a case-control study published in JAMA Network Open revealed a reduced risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) with statin use in women exposed to hormone therapy (HT). Also, HT may not be contraindicated in women taking statins. The researchers revealed that in 223 949 women (50 to 64 years), VTE risk was 53% […]