According to research conducted at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and published in the journal PLOS Genetics, drinking kombucha tea may help reduce fat accumulation and lower triglyceride levels. When a person has too much fat stored within their body, particularly triglycerides, it can increase their risk for several health conditions, including […]
COPD patients having severe disease and recent exacerbations are more likely to continue chest wall oscillation therapy suggests a study published in the Respiratory Medicine. High-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) is a form of airway clearance therapy that has been available since the mid-1990s and is routinely used by patients suffering from retained pulmonary secretions. […]
Turkey: Treatment with isotretinoin improves the severity of anxiety symptoms, depression, and attention performance in acne vulgaris (AV), according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Dermatology. However, the researchers found no significant change in patients’ impulsivity severity based on self-reports and behavioral performances based on the Go/No-go Task (GNG) and Balloon […]
A new paper in Rheumatology, published by Oxford University Press, finds that rheumatic diseases can lead to reproductive problems, though some conditions have more detrimental effects than others. Immune-mediated diseases are a varied group of conditions, but each display an aberrant activity of the immune system. Some diseases, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis and type […]
A recent case study published in the BMC Nephrology reported a 75-year-old man who developed acute kidney injury (AKI) stage 3, as classified by the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria, weeks after undergoing Whipple surgery for distal cholangiocarcinoma. This case highlighted the critical connection between post-surgical malabsorption, inadequate pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy and […]
Kombucha Tea (KT) has gained popularity for its potential health benefits, including protection against metabolic diseases. However, scientific evidence supporting these claims has been lacking. A recent study aimed to investigate how the probiotic microbes in Kombucha Tea impact host metabolism using the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. This study was published in the journal PLoS […]
Autoimmune diseases pose significant challenges in healthcare, affecting millions worldwide. Recent research has suggested a potential link between gut microbiota and autoimmune conditions, paving the way for innovative therapeutic approaches. A study published in BMC Medicine aimed to systematically review the efficacy of probiotic therapy in managing various autoimmune diseases. The study was conducted by […]
A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association suggests a new approach to treat patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to improve the patient outcomes. The research focused on the timing and sequence of procedures during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a critical treatment for STEMI patients to enhance the reperfusion process which […]
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, present significant challenges for affected individuals, with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe complications. Despite extensive research, the exact etiology of IBDs remains elusive, but recent findings shed light on the intricate interplay between diet, gut microbiota, and genetic factors. The study, published in […]
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 […]