A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging explored how meat consumption influences the risk of death in frail populations. Frailty, a clinical syndrome affecting almost 10% of the elderly, undermines their ability to handle stress. Nutrition plays a key role in frailty development, with protein supplements often used to boost […]
Iran: Combination therapy of empagliflozin and citalopram is effective in reducing symptom severity in patients with major depressive disorder, a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial has shown. Empagliflozin is a blood sugar-lowering drug that works as a highly selective and potent inhibitor of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2). “This average reduction in symptom severity was statistically […]
Routine Use of albumin in ARDS or as a supplement to diuresis is not advised, new Transfusion Medicine Guidelines suggest a new study published in the Chest. Albumin is commonly employed across a wide range of clinical settings to improve hemodynamics, facilitate fluid removal, and manage complications of cirrhosis. The International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine […]
Australia: A recent study published in eClinicalMedicine has revealed an association between prior spontaneous abortion and increased odds of gestational diabetes mellitus, but not pre-eclampsia. The study further revealed an increased risk of subsequent pre-eclampsia in women who experienced recurrent pregnancy loss. The new Curtin University research has revealed a link between miscarriage and the […]
A recent study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma revealed that immediate upper extremity weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT) after surgical fixation is safe and does not compromise healing in patients with clavicle fractures. This research was conducted across three Level 1 trauma centers that marks a potential shift in postoperative care and rehabilitation strategies. […]
A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association revealed compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of dual antiplatelet therapy over single antiplatelet treatment for patients suffering from mild to moderate ischemic strokes. The study was conducted across 66 hospitals in China from December 20, 2016 to August 9, 2022 and involved a total of […]
USA: Scientists have developed a synthetic surfactant that could potentially have lower production costs, longer shelf life, less batch variability, and pose less risk of an immune response versus animal-derived lung surfactants. The new lung surfactant is produced synthetically rather than using animal tissue. With further development, the formulation could provide a cheaper and more […]
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common condition affecting millions globally, often triggered by allergens such as house dust mites (HDM). Allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) is the only curative treatment for IgE-mediated allergies like AR; however, its lengthy duration and adverse effects hinder patient adherence. Thus, investigating alternative AIT routes is crucial to improving treatment outcomes. Traditional […]
Pancreatitis is a known risk following ERCP and has long posed challenges for clinicians due to its complexity and potential harm. A recent study suggests a promising strategy to prevent pancreatitis in high-risk individuals who undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The key findings were published in the recent edition of the The Lancet journal. This comprehensive […]
Blood pressure in adult men increased in a linear relationship with both higher childhood BMI (at age 8 years) and greater BMI change during puberty (BMI at 20 years minus childhood BMI), independent of each other, according to results of a Swedish population-based study. In women, blood pressure in middle age increased in linear association […]