Lung diseases have become more prominent since the pandemic to create more awareness about them. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has published the complete 2023 GOLD report. It contains important changes compared to earlier versions, and incorporates 387 new references. A study in Journal of The Pan African Thoracic Society (JPATS) […]
According to experts, early detection is crucial for boosting treatment for endometriosis which are often dismissed as painful periods. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (endometrium) grows outside of it. This tissue can be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer surface of the uterus, and other organs […]
A recent study explored the predictors of early endodontic treatment failure which helps in enhancing the ability of clinicians to forecast outcomes and improve patient care. The key findings of this study were published in the recent edition of BMC Oral Health. This retrospective cohort analysis by Young-Eun Jang and team from South Korea included […]
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 […]
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 […]
People at risk should be tested for atrial fibrillation every time they attend a health appointment, according to results of the AFFECT-EU project, which is holding its final event today in Brussels, Belgium. Patients at high risk of the disorder, such as those with heart failure or prior stroke, should be invited for a screening […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]