Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic and debilitating autoimmune disease which leads to significant physical disability and diminished quality of life. The traditional treatments often come with various side effects and this highlights the need for safer and more effective options. A recent phase 2 trial published in the Arthritis Care & Research journal showed the […]
In a Leicester study that looked at whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to predict whether a person was at risk of a lethal heart rhythm, an AI tool correctly identified the condition 80 per cent of the time. The findings of the study, led by Dr Joseph Barker working with Professor Andre Ng, […]
Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with myocardial infarction (MI) posing a significant risk for affected individuals. While various cardiovascular risk factors are well-documented, emerging evidence suggests a potential link between retinal ischemic perivascular lesions (RIPLs) and MI in CAD patients. Retinal ischemic perivascular lesions (RIPLs) have garnered […]
The increasing prevalence of cesarean deliveries has raised concerns about long-term complications, including niche formation in the uterine scar. Niche development is associated with various gynecologic issues and obstetric complications in subsequent pregnancies. Despite its importance, there’s uncertainty regarding the optimal uterine closure technique. Niche formation, or defects in the uterine scar, can lead to […]
A study aiming to utilize current dental course materials, syllabi, and textbooks to investigate ChatGPT’s potential benefits for dental students. was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting […]
In a recent RCT published in JAMA Neurology, researchers form China have discovered that a combination of clopidogrel and aspirin can significantly reduce early neurologic deterioration in patients with acute mild to moderate ischemic stroke who are not eligible for reperfusion therapies. Ischemic stroke, caused by a blockage in the blood vessels supplying the brain, […]
Researchers New Brigham have found in a new study that MRI of the prostate, combined with a blood test, can help determine if a prostate lesion is clinically significant cancer. A new meta-analysis by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests that doctors and patients […]
A comprehensive study highlighted the significant disparities in the health outcomes of diabetes patients across the United States by focusing the impact of living in rural areas versus urban centers. The key findings of the study were published in the Diabetes Care journal. This study utilized data from the OptumLabs Data Warehouse which included a […]
USA: Findings from a 5-year follow-up of the EXCEL trial revealed that surgery has the upper hand over angioplasty for revascularization for left main coronary disease concerning hospital readmission rates. The study was published online in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In the EXCEL trial, readmission during 5-year follow-up after revascularization for […]
The global population of patients with diabetic wounds is expected to rise to between 9.1 million to 26.1 million by 2030. Diabetic wounds severely impact patients’ quality of life, both physically and mentally while also imposing a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems. Current treatment methods for diabetic wounds include surgical debridement, negative pressure wound […]