Entries by aaron

SGLT2 Inhibitors vs. DPP4 Inhibitors: Study reveals new benefits of SGLT2i for prevention of hypertension

Japan: A recent study published in Hypertension Research using nationwide real-world data demonstrated the potential advantage of SGLT2 inhibitors over DPP4 inhibitors in reducing hypertension development in patients with diabetes. In the realm of hypertension management, the emergence of novel pharmacotherapies has sparked interest in their comparative effectiveness. Among these, sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors […]

Low Insulin Sensitivity Linked to Albuminuria Development in Diabetes Patients: Study

A recent study uncovered a significant link between reduced insulin sensitivity and the development of albuminuria, a key marker of kidney damage, in individuals with diabetes. This finding were published in the journal of Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. This study was conducted among Southwestern Indigenous American adults to investigate the association between insulin action and secretion […]

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Not Linked to Increased Pregnancy Risks: JAMA

Researchers have found in a new study that exposure to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) during pregnancy did not demonstrate an increased risk of specific adverse outcomes overall among mother or fetus. The cohort study delved into the risks associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) exposure during pregnancy, addressing concerns about maternal and fetal health outcomes. […]

Large-scale genetic study links Irritable Bowel Syndrome and cardiovascular disease

New research published today in the journal Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology sheds light on disease mechanisms common to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Led by Dr Leticia Camargo Tavares, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Hypertension Research Laboratory within Monash University’s School of Biological Sciences, the study reveals novel insights into […]

Dangerous surgical site infections can be reduced with simple prevention protocol: Study

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) demonstrates the use of a simple pre-surgical infection prevention protocol to prevent dangerous post-surgical infections. Researchers performed this investigation at the Soroka University Medical Center in Israel. Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a type of healthcare-associated infection with deadly consequences for some […]

Self-Administered Acupressure Reduces Knee Pain in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis, finds study

A new study has revealed that self-administered acupressure (SAA), when combined with brief knee health education, can significantly reduce knee pain in middle-aged and older adults suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). The study results were published in the journal JAMA Network Open. The effectiveness of self-administered acupressure (SAA) for reducing pain in knee osteoarthritis (OA) among […]

Flow cytometry useful alternative to microscopy for differentiation of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid leukocytes: Study

Flow cytometry useful alternative to microscopy for differentiation of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid leukocytes suggests a study published in the Chest. Microscopy is currently the gold standard to differentiate BAL fluid (BALF) leukocytes. However, local expertise for microscopic BALF leukocyte differentiation is often unavailable in clinical practice. A new automated flow cytometric method for BALF leukocyte […]