Entries by aaron

Smoking associated with lower coronary volume-to-myocardial mass ratio, study shows

Canada: A recent study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging has suggested that current and former smoking status are independently associated with low coronary volume-to-myocardial mass ratio (V/M) on CT fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR). “Smoking is associated with lower coronary volume-to-myocardial mass ratio in individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD),” the researchers reported. The findings further […]

Tooth agenesis tied to early-onset cancer in early childhood and early adulthood: JAMA

Denmark: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has suggested an association between tooth agenesis and specific cancer types, specifically in childhood and early adulthood. “Our population-based cohort study of 2.5 million live-born singletons with up to 40 years of follow-up showed that tooth agenesis was positively associated with several cancer types, including nephroblastoma, […]

Identifying atypical deglutition in children with OSAS could help guide personalized therapeutic approach: Study

France: A recent study published in the Journal of Sleep Research has shown that atypical deglutition (tongue thrust) is associated with more severe apnea in children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Atypical deglutition was more strongly associated with altered facial measurements and increased pharyngeal collapsibility in children. The findings suggest that identifying atypical deglutition […]

Combination Therapy of Bleomycin and Triamcinolone Promising for Keloid Treatment: Study

Keloids are abnormal growths of scar tissue that can form at the site of a wound or injury. Triamcinolone acetate injections are commonly used to treat keloids, but some cases do not respond well to this treatment or experience recurrence. Recently, intralesional bleomycin has shown promising results in keloid treatment. Triamcinolone acetate injections are a […]

Ketone monoester drink reduces postprandial blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, finds randomised controlled trial

Ketone monoester drink reduces postprandial blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, finds randomised controlled trial suggests a new study published in the Diabetologia. The present study aimed to conduct a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover trial to determine whether pre-meal ketone monoester ingestion reduces postprandial glucose concentrations in individuals with type 2 diabetes. In […]

Simple blood test may predict COVID-19 patients at risk of long-term lung problems, suggests study

USA: A recent study has suggested that decreased circulating monocytes are associated with reduced lung function and uniquely distinguish late-resolving COVID-pulmonary fibrosis (PF) from early-resolving COVID-PF, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and non-diseased controls.  The findings, published in Frontiers in Immunology, could help doctors better personalize treatments for individual patients. The discovery will provide doctors with […]

Overnight mifepristone as good as same-day misoprostol for cervical preparation prior to Dilation and Evacuation: Study

In the realm of abortion care, the debate over cervical preparation methods for Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) procedures has taken center stage. This retrospective cohort analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of two approaches: osmotic dilators plus same-day misoprostol versus overnight mifepristone. Overnight mifepristone proves to be a safe and effective alternative, potentially […]

Is plasma CA-125 linked to post-extubation respiratory failure?

Recently published study investigated the association between plasma CA-125 levels and post-extubation respiratory failure (PERF) in critically ill patients. A prospective cohort study was conducted in a tertiary hospital, enrolling patients aged 18 years or older who had received mechanical ventilation (MV) for at least 48 hours. The study found that among the 103 enrolled […]

Study sheds light on long-term prognostic effect of resting heart rate during stable phase after MI in post-MI patients

China: A prospective community-based cohort study published in the International Journal of Cardiology has shed light on the relationship between resting heart rate and long-term outcomes in stabilized patients with myocardial infarction (MI). The study showed that resting heart rate (RHR) during the stable phase after MI was independently associated with the primary outcome, all-cause […]