Intake of arachidonic acid and other fatty acids may increase the risk of total hip arthroplasty suggests a new study published in the Arthritis Care and Research. The objective was to determine whether baseline fatty acid intake and erythrocyte omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) can predict risk for total hip arthroplasty (THA) and […]
Testing for tumour DNA in the blood can successfully identify advanced bladder cancer patients who will not relapse following surgery, new research shows. This could allow doctors to target treatments more effectively to those who need it, and spare those patients for whom further treatment is unnecessary, researchers say. The findings from the screening phase […]
A recent study found Omnitrope (somatropin) to be effective and safe in pediatric patients over long term. The findings from the PATRO Children study were published in the journal of Drug Design, Development and Therapy. Amidst the ongoing concerns over the safety and effectiveness of pediatric treatments, Omnitrope® (somatropin) which is a biosimilar recombinant human growth […]
Moderate and large effusion volume nonmalignant pleural effusions independently associated with acute kidney injury suggests a study published in the BMC Nephrology. Nonmalignant pleural effusion (NMPE) is common and remains a definite healthcare problem. Pleural effusion was supposed to be a risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI). The incidence of acute kidney injury in […]
Necrotizing soft tissue infections are life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention usually leading to high mortality rates and significant morbidity among survivors. A recent analysis unveiled promising outcomes for the application of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) in treating Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections (NSTI) which is a severe bacterial infection that destroys tissues under the […]
Rosacea is characterized by the proliferation and dilation of dermal blood vessels primarily in the central areas of the face, has long been a challenge to treat effectively. A recent study unveiled efficacy of botulinum toxin (BTX) in reducing symptoms and improving the overall quality of life for rosacea patients. This study published in the […]
Bimekizumab bests Guselkumab in psoriatic arthritis, reveals new study published in the Rheumatology and Therapy. Matching-adjusted indirect comparisons (MAIC) were used to assess the relative efficacy of bimekizumab 160 mg every 4 weeks (Q4W) compared to guselkumab 100 mg Q4W or every 8 weeks (Q8W) at 48/52 weeks in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who […]
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have found in a new cohort study that starting medication for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) at discharge among people with alcohol-related hospitalizations may reduce likelihood of readmission. US Food and Drug Administration–approved medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) are significantly underused. Hospitalizations may provide an unmet opportunity to […]
Canada: A recent study published in Neurology suggests that earlier menopause may worsen the effects of high cardiovascular risk on cognitive decline. “Earlier menopause combined with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory problems later,” the study stated. In the study, earlier menopause is defined as occurring […]
Spain: A recent study has suggested the main benefit of adult pneumococcal vaccination is to directly protect older adults exposed to children who may still carry and transmit some vaccine-type pneumococcal strains despite successful national childhood vaccination programs. New research being presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) […]