Entries by aaron

Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Bowel Resection Risk in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, suggests research

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, affecting millions worldwide. Bowel resection is a common surgical intervention in IBD patients, with significant implications for quality of life. While vitamin D has been studied for its anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties, its association with bowel resection risk in IBD remains unclear. […]

Mechanism linking heart disease to cancer development revealed in new study

Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Leviev Cardiothoracic and Vascular Center at the Sheba Medical Center have found a mechanism which is responsible for increasing the risk of developing cancer among patients with heart disease: those small extracellular bubbles, or vesicles (sEVs), that are secreted from the sick heart to heal itself are […]

Potassium-competitive acid blockers effective in GERD patients with severe esophagitis: Study

A recent study that could revolutionize the treatment approach for severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) unveiled compelling evidence that support the efficacy of Potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CAB) over the traditional Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) in treating grade C/D esophagitis. This severe manifestation of GERD requires active treatment and diligent follow-up due to its significant impact […]

Lowering cholesterol intake alone may not be enough to prevent CKD, study finds

South Korea: Findings from two Korean cohort studies revealed that simply lowering cholesterol intake may not be sufficient to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study was published online in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. The researchers showed that although cholesterol intake was associated with increased serum cholesterol levels, it was not associated with CKD […]

Esketamine injection just after childbirth reduces depression in new mothers: BMJ

Esketamine is made from a drug called ketamine. It’s used as an anaesthetic and to treat depression, yet the effect for mothers with perinatal depression is unclear. Researchers have found in a new clinical trial that  single low dose injection of esketamine given immediately after childbirth may  reduce major depressive episodes in individuals with depressive […]

Family History of Gout Associated with Heart Dysfunction in Gout Patients

A recent study conducted at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College uncovered a notable connection between the family history of gout and left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction in patients with primary gout. The findings were published in the International Journal of General Medicine offer new insights into the hereditary factors influencing cardiac health […]

New consensus statement by Society of Radiologists may improve endometriosis evaluation

A new Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) expert consensus statement to improve endometriosis evaluation was published today in the journal Radiology. Endometriosis is a common condition with substantial diagnostic delay, leading patients to experience pain, infertility, lost wages and interrupted relationships. The consensus provides recommendations for augmenting routine pelvic ultrasounds through additional maneuvers and […]

Treprostinil Effective in Treating Pediatric Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Study

Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a rare and severe condition that impose significant challenges in pediatric populations in the individuals at increased risk due to genetic factors. A recent study by the team led by Yuan He unveiled the efficacy of treprostinil in treating the high risk pediatric patients with idiopathic or heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension […]

Antibiotic Prophylaxis Effective After Dental Procedures to Prevent Endocarditis: JAMA

A comprehensive review underscores the protective role of antibiotic prophylaxis in preventing infective endocarditis among the high-risk patients following invasive dental procedures. The key highlights of this study were published in the Journal of American Medical Association. This study meticulously analyzed data up to May 2023 and cast new light on the long-debated effectiveness of […]

PSA screening may help reduce prostate cancer associated mortality: JAMA study

A long-term study evaluated the effectiveness of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer and the results highlight the contentious issue in men’s health. The crucial findings were published in a recent issue of the Journal of American Medical Association and challenges the previous conclusions while also fueling ongoing debate surrounding the PSA testing. The study […]