Entries by aaron

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 […]

High HbA1c levels levels at admission tied to chronic fatigue after acute ischemic stroke: Study and post-stroke fatigue

A recent study conducted at the Suining Central Hospital, China uncovered a significant connection between blood sugar levels and Chronic Post-Stroke Fatigue (PSF), a prevalent and persistent complication among the ischemic stroke survivors. The key findings of this study was published in the recent edition of Experimental Gerontology journal. This study focused on a total of […]

Oil Palm Pollen Sensitization Linked to Allergic Diseases in new study

A recent study found the significant association between Elaeis guineensis (Ela g, oil palm) pollen sensitization and allergic diseases in the tropical Southeast Asian region. The key findings of this study were published in the recent edition of World Allergy Organization Journal. The study was conducted as part of the Singapore and Malaysia cross-sectional genetic […]

Robotic Surgery on the Rise in Emergency Procedures: Study Shows Promising Outcomes

In a noteworthy shift in the landscape of emergency general surgery, robotic procedures are increasingly making their mark, offering potential advantages in outcomes, according to a comprehensive retrospective cohort study conducted across 829 US facilities. The study states that robotic surgery which has traditionally been associated with elective procedures, illuminates its increasing role in emergency […]