Entries by aaron

Loss of tooth structure, vertical root fracture and periodontal disease tied to extraction of root canal-treated teeth: Study

Loss of tooth structure, vertical root fracture and periodontal disease tied to extraction of root canal-treated teeth suggests a new study published in the Journal of Endodontics. This study investigated endodontically treated teeth that were replaced by dental implants at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. The primary objective […]

Healthy diet may reduce pace of aging and reduce dementia risk, suggests study

A healthier diet is associated with a reduced dementia risk and slower pace of aging, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and The Robert Butler Columbia Aging Center. The findings show that a diet-dementia association was at least partially facilitated by multi-system processes of aging. While literature had […]

SSRIs use at delivery may increase risk of postpartum hemorrhage in dose dependent manner: Study

Depression during pregnancy poses significant risks to both maternal and fetal health, including an increased risk of suicide and adverse newborn outcomes. While selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are effective in treating depression, their use during pregnancy has been associated with bleeding complications at delivery. A recent study investigated the relationship between SSRIs and bleeding […]

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Shows Potential in Reducing Viral Respiratory Tract Infections: Study

Pneumococcal disease poses a significant health burden worldwide, and PCVs have been instrumental in reducing its incidence. Emerging evidence suggests that PCVs may also have indirect effects on viral RTIs by modulating pneumococcal-viral interactions. Recent studies suggest that pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) may not only prevent pneumococcal disease but also have an impact on viral […]

Pooled saliva testing efficient, cost-sparing approach to identify newborns with asymptomatic CMV: Study

Israel: A recent study published in Nature Medicine demonstrates the benefits and wide feasibility of pooled saliva testing as a cost-sparing, efficient, and sensitive approach for universal screening of congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection. The study emphasizes the significance of early detection through this method, especially for asymptomatic cases, highlighting its potential to revolutionize cCMV screening […]

An avocado a day may improve overall diet quality, researchers report

Eating one avocado per day may improve overall diet quality, according to a team led by researchers in Penn State’s Department of Nutritional Sciences. Poor diet quality is a risk factor for many diseases, including heart disease, and many American adults have poor diet quality and do not meet key dietary recommendations provided by the […]

Trial Reveals Long-Term Success of First-Line Rituximab Treatment for Pemphigus Patients

In a revolutionary development for pemphigus treatment, a 7-year follow-up study of the Ritux 3 trial has unveiled the remarkable long-term efficacy and safety of a first-line treatment approach utilizing rituximab.  The findings of this trial, conducted across 25 dermatology departments in France, offer a promising breakthrough supporting the efficacy and safety of the Ritux […]

AIIMS Announces Time Table for Final MBBS Supplementary Professional Exams, details

New Delhi- Through a recent notice, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has released the schedule of the final MBBS supplementary professional examinations which will take place in May 2024. The theory examination will commence from 1st to 14th May 2024 between 02:00 PM and 05:00 PM at the Examination Section on the 1st […]