USA: A recent analysis of the REPRIEVE trial revealed pitavastatin to be promising in reducing noncalcified coronary plaque as well as markers of lipid oxidation and arterial inflammation among people with HIV at low to moderate cardiovascular (CV) risk. The study findings were published online in JAMA Cardiology. The substudy of the REPRIEVE randomized clinical […]
Using intravascular imaging to guide stent implantation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in heart disease patients significantly improves survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular events compared to angiography-guided PCI alone, the most commonly used method. These are the results from the largest and most comprehensive clinical study of its kind comparing two types of intravascular imaging […]
Certain medications for multiple sclerosis (MS) called monoclonal antibodies, taken while breastfeeding, may not affect the development of a child during the first three years of life, according to a preliminary study released today, March 4, 2024. The study will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13–18, […]
USA: A recent multi-centre clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine has shed light on the efficacy and safety of rusfertide, a hepcidin mimetic, in patients with phlebotomy-dependent polycythemia vera. Marina Kremyanskaya, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, and colleagues revealed that in patients with […]
Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common childhood illness, but accurately diagnosing it can be challenging. Traditional methods have shown low accuracy, prompting the development of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve diagnostic precision. In a recent study, researchers aimed to develop and validate an AI decision-support tool to interpret otoscopic videos of the tympanic […]
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent mental health condition affecting numerous women during the perinatal and postpartum periods which poses significant risks to both maternal and infant well-being. A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association revealed that esketamine administration significantly decreased the postpartum depression incidence and improved depressive symptoms during the […]
Case of total knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis associated with abnormal patellar tendon deformity suggests a report published in the Journal of Surgical Case Reports. There have been no earlier reports of knee osteoarthritis with valgus knee deformity in which the patellar tendon infiltrates the tibial bone marrow instead of attaching to the tibial tubercle. […]
Iran: A recent study published in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation has shown post-load glucose to be the most reliable test for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes. Fasting blood sugar was of more predictive value than first-trimester HbA1c. The study suggests that post-load plasma glucose (PLPG) provides greater reliability than HbA1c in assessing APO risk. Adverse […]
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is prevalent among adolescents and often leads to significant psychosocial impairment. With conventional treatment yielding insufficient responses, adjunctive therapies are sought. A recent study investigated the effectiveness of morning bright light therapy as an adjunct to inpatient treatment for adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD). Despite expectations, the study found no […]
The “EVER-Vilda” opinion paper is an Indian expert’s evaluation of the efficacy and rationality of vildagliptin. It underscores vildagliptin’s versatile applicability, safety and provides practical guidance for healthcare professionals regarding the use of Vildagliptin in T2DM care. This expert consensus article has been published in the February 2024 issue of the Journal of Clinical Medicine […]