Entries by aaron

Exercise-associated secondary amenorrhea in physically active women linked to cardiovascular disease: JAHA

Canada: A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has shed light on the impact of secondary amenorrhea on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in physically active women. The findings were published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association.   Observational studies linked secondary amenorrhea to several cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in physically active women. “Estrogen deficiency resulting […]

PIVCs secured with integrated securement dressings and tissue adhesive significantly reduce PIVC failure for children: JAMA

Australia: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) secured with integrated securement dressings and tissue adhesive compared to traditional bordered polyurethane dressings significantly reduce PIVC failure in children admitted to the hospital via the emergency department (ED), says a new study. “The randomized clinical trial comprising 383 children revealed that PIVC failure was highest with traditional bordered polyurethane […]

Lotilaner Ophthalmic Solution Promising Treatment for Demodex Blepharitis: Study

Demodex blepharitis, caused by an infestation of Demodex mites, poses a significant burden on affected individuals, impacting their quality of life. Traditional management options have been associated with adverse effects, prompting the search for novel therapeutic alternatives. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the safety and efficacy of lotilaner ophthalmic solution (0.25%) as a […]

People with essential tremor may have increased risk of dementia, reveals study

Dementia may be three times more common among people with essential tremor, a movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, than the general population, according to research released on March 6, 2024. The study will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13-18, 2024, in person in Denver and […]

Azithromycin associated with higher remission rate among patients with chronic Asthma: Study

Azithromycin is associated with a higher remission rate among patients with chronic Asthma suggests a study published in the Chest. This secondary analysis used data from the AMAZES clinical trial – a double-blind placebo-controlled trial that evaluated the safety and efficacy of azithromycin on asthma exacerbations. The primary remission definition (referred to as clinical remission) […]

Woman experiences an acute ischemic stroke five weeks after tooth extraction: Case study

USA: A case report published in the Journal of the American Dental Association has highlighted the rare association between a dental procedure, infective endocarditis, and an acute ischemic stroke. Zachary M. Wilseck, University of Michigan-Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, and colleagues revealed that the risk of developing stroke and infective endocarditis is low among low-risk […]

EULAR releases updated recommendations clarifying treatment sequence for psoriatic arthritis

France: The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) has released an updated recommendation document for managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with pharmacological therapies. New modes of action and more data on the safety and efficacy of existing drugs in psoriatic arthritis needed an update of the EULAR 2019 recommendations for the pharmacological treatment of PsA. […]

High BMI risk factor for adverse outcomes after autologous breast reconstruction: Study

USA: A recent study has shown a great potential of preoperative weight loss to alleviate surgical risk in obese and overweight patients pursuing autologous breast reconstruction.  The results, published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, quantify the risk reduction based on a patient’s preoperative body mass index (BMI).  For women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction-reconstruction using the […]

Sulforaphane found in broccoli may protect against stroke: Study

Australia: Researchers from the Heart Research Institute in New South Wales, Australia, have discovered that a natural chemical found in broccoli may help prevent and treat stroke. The study was published in the American Chemical Society’s journal ACS Central Science on January 29, 2024. “Sulforaphane (SFN), found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, offers irreversible, […]