Entries by aaron

Perceived childhood stress tied to increased risk of high BP, diabetes and obesity in adults: JAHA

USA: Individuals with consistently higher levels of perceived stress from adolescence to adulthood pose greater cardiometabolic risk than individuals with other stress patterns, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has revealed. Cardiometabolic risk factors often occur together and are a significant cause of cardiovascular disease. These include obesity, Type […]

Lipoprotein(a)-associated atherogenesis may increase Coronary Heart Disease Risk: Study

In a recent genetic analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology uncovered a compelling evidence that lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD), holds a significant atherogenicity that is six times greater than low-density lipoprotein (LDL) on a per-particle basis. After utilizing the genome-wide association studies within the […]

Intraoral scanning found useful for detecting and monitoring occlusal caries in new study

Accurate detection and monitoring of occlusal caries are crucial for effective dental care, particularly in young patients. Traditional methods rely on visual and radiographic assessment, but advancements in technology have introduced automated systems for caries detection. In a recent study, the agreement between conventional methods and an intraoral scanner supporting automated caries scoring was evaluated […]

Which treatment modalities have superior efficacy and reduced complications among patients with Cesarean scar pregnancy?

China: A recent network meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has shed light on the safety and efficacy of treatment modalities for cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP). The findings suggested that transvaginal resection (TVR), laparoscopy (Lap), hysteroscopic curettage (Hys), and high-intensity focused ultrasound combined with suction curettage (HIFU+SC) procedures exhibited superior efficacy […]

SIL-TPP bests SIL-TEP hernia repair for treating inguinal hernia indirect inguinal hernia: Study

Over the past century, various hernia repair surgeries have been generated by surgeons. Totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and transperitoneal hernioplasty (TAPP) are commonly used for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Single-incision laparoscopy totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty (SIL-TEP), first introduced by Filipovic-Cugura et al. in 2009, has gained popularity due to its advantages like cosmesis, pain-reducing, and rapid recovery […]

Transient bundle branch block during the perioperative period–A meta-summary of case reports

A temporary intraventricular conduction deficit known as paroxysmal bundle branch block (BBB) may happen on its own or need medical intervention. Anaesthesia, cardiac catheterization, acute pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism, thoracic trauma, abrupt changes in intrathoracic pressure, medications, and poisonings are among the situations that are often linked to it. BBB skews the ECG’s morphology and makes […]

Overactive bladder in men significantly correlates with sexual dysfunction: Study

Poland: A large representative population-level study has suggested no significant impact of an overactive bladder (OAB) on men’s sexual activity but significantly correlated with erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE). The findings, published in the World Journal of Urology, suggest a need in daily clinical practice for screening overactive bladder symptoms in persons who […]

Manual acupuncture improves language function in poststroke motor aphasia: JAMA

A recent multicenter clinical trial published in the Journal of American Medical Association highlighted the efficacy of acupuncture as a potential therapy for post-stroke motor aphasia. Motor aphasia usually seen following stroke significantly impairs the ability of the patients to communicate. Acupuncture has long been recommended as an alternative therapy for post-stroke aphasia, but its […]

Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment with Apremilast effective and may Improve Patient Satisfactio: Study

A recent real-world study, the APPRAISE study unveiled the effectiveness, tolerability and patient satisfaction with apremilast treatment for individuals with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) which is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by joint inflammation and skin lesions, affecting millions worldwide. This research was conducted across multiple Canadian rheumatology clinics and enrolled a total of 102 adults […]