Entries by aaron

Can tobacco and alcohol raise the risk of head and neck cancers? Study finds out

According to research published in the journal Molecular Medicine, consumption of tobacco and alcohol has been linked to rising cases of head and neck cancers (HNC) accounting for a 35-times higher risk. When tobacco is smoked or chewed, it exposes the cells in the mouth, throat, and other parts of the head and neck to harmful […]

Use of Androgenic Anabolic Steroids linked to Increased Mortality Rates: JAMA

A recent investigation published in the recent edition of Journal of American Medical Association explored the perilous consequences of androgenic anabolic steroid (AAS) use by uncovering stark findings regarding mortality rates. The study examined the mortality and causes of death among a substantial cohort of AAS users by comparing them with a control group from the […]

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for rare genetic disease affecting brain and nervous system in kids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved first Gene Therapy for rare genetic disease affecting brain and nervous system in kids. Lenmeldy (atidarsagene autotemcel) is the first FDA-approved gene therapy indicated for the treatment of children with pre-symptomatic late infantile, pre-symptomatic early juvenile or early symptomatic early juvenile metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). Metachromatic leukodystrophy is […]

Dupilumab treatment may improve work productivity in patients with atopic dermatitis: Study

Japan: A recent study published in Experimental Dermatology has shed light on the impact of 1-year treatment with dupilumab on work productivity in Japanese patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). The researchers showed that Dupilumab improved work productivity in Japanese patients with atopic dermatitis. They stated that long-term remission of pruritus and improved quality of life […]

COVID-19 Vaccines Effectively Protect Individuals with Psychiatric Disorders: Study

A recent study published in the Influenza Other Respiratory Viruses journal examined the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines across various psychiatric disorders yielded promising outcomes. This study by Matthew Levy  and team from the VISION Network in four US determined if mental health conditions influence the efficacy of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The study encompassed data from a […]

Allogeneic stem cell therapy safe but fails to improve outcomes in acute ischemic stroke: JAMA

Japan: Findings from phase 2/3 TREASURE randomized clinical trial (RCT) that bone marrow-derived allogeneic stem cell therapy shortly after ischemic stroke was safe but failed to improve short-term outcomes. The findings were published online in JAMA Neurology on January 16, 2024. In the RCT with 206 participants, intravenous (IV) administration of intravenous allogeneic multipotent adult […]

Guidewire during TAVR procedures appears to be efficacious and safe: Study

In a recent study, the SavvyWire, a 0.035-inch pre-shaped guidewire with unique pacing properties and a distal pressure sensor, has demonstrated remarkable efficacy and safety during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. The study, conducted across eight European centers, aimed to assess the device’s performance and safety in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing TAVR. […]