Entries by aaron

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 […]

Compared with diclofenac, buprenorphine more effective for Pain Relief in Acute Pancreatitis: Study

Compared with diclofenac, buprenorphine is more effective for Pain Relief in Acute Pancreatitis suggests a new study published in the Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Although both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids are used for analgesia in acute pancreatitis (AP), the analgesic of choice is not known. They compared buprenorphine, an opioid, and diclofenac, an […]

The rainbow of urine colors: What’s typical, what’s not

Regular urine color varies but usually ranges from clear to pale yellow. The exact hue depends on how much water you drink. Fluids dilute the yellow pigments in urine. So the more you drink, the clearer your urine looks. When you drink less, the yellow color becomes stronger. Some foods and medications can change the […]

Long-Term Exercise Therapy Improves Functional Outcomes among Rheumatoid Arthritis patients: BMJ

A recent study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases found the effectiveness of longstanding supervised exercise therapy in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and severe functional limitations. This comprehensive study enrolled a total of 217 participants who were primarily females with an average age of 58.8 years. The participants were randomly assigned to […]