Entries by aaron

Fiber-Rich Diet Found Crucial in Preventing lethal colitis in susceptible individuals: Study

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 […]

Deucravacitinib improves outcomes in patients with psoriasis arthritis: Study

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 […]

Retinal Ischemic Perivascular lesions Linked to Myocardial Infarction Risk in CAD Patients: Study

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 […]

Compared to single-layer closure, double-layer closure may not exhibit superior reproductive outcomes after first cesarean delivery: Study

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 […]

ChatGPT may help dental students retain knowledge and enhance performance, suggests research

 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 […]

Aspirin Plus Clopidogrel Better Than Just Aspirin In Managment of Acute Stroke: RCT

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, […]

Adults in small towns face higher impact of diabetes complications: Study

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 […]