Entries by aaron

Haemophilus influenzae Colonisation in Bronchiectasis patients tied Severity and exacerbation of disease: Study

Bacterial colonization plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of bronchiectasis, but the clinical significance of specific organisms like Haemophilus influenzae remains poorly understood. A recent retrospective study aimed to investigate the impact of H. influenzae colonization on bronchiectasis patients. This study was published in the journal BMC Pulmonary Medicine by Seo-Hee Yang and colleagues. […]

Prolonged Mask Use may Worsen BP and blood sugar control among Hypertensive and Diabetic Patients: Study

A recent study conducted at Nanjing Yimin Hospital, China highlights the potentially detrimental effects of prolonged mask use on patients with hypertension or diabetes. The key findings were published in the latest issue of the Journal of International Medical Research that examined the impacts of extended mask-wearing on individuals with these pre-existing health conditions throughout the pandemic. […]

AIIMS Jammu to install GRC wall cladding technology to protect from harsh weather conditions

Jammu: In a bid to provide weather resistance to the premier health institution, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Vijaypur in the Samba district of Jammu region has become the first hospital to be equipped with Glass Reinforced-Concrete (GRC) wall cladding technology.  The officials said that established in the kandi (dry) belt, the location […]

Research reveals the liver’s immune system consumes the “bad cholesterol”

Sweden: In a study, published in the Journal Nature Cardiovascular Research, researchers from Karolinska Institute in Sweden revealed that immune cells in the liver react to high cholesterol levels and eat up excess cholesterol that can otherwise cause damage to arteries and that the response to the onset of atherosclerosis begins in the liver. Cholesterol is […]

Solar-powered oxygen efficacious and cost-effective option for supplying oxygen in low resource settings, reports study

In low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), Supplemental O2 is not always available at health facilities. Solar-powered O2 delivery can overcome gaps in O2 access, generating O2 independent of grid electricity. According to a recent study published in the Lancet, solar-powered oxygen is an effective and cost-efficient solution for providing oxygen in low—and middle-income countries where […]

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to increased risks of learning and memory difficulties: JAMA

USA: A cross-sectional study suggests prioritizing evaluation for cognitive impairment in children with atopic dermatitis (AD) among those with comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders. The findings were published online in JAMA Dermatology on March 6, 2024. Using 2021 US National Health Interview Survey data, the researchers found that a weighted sample of 69 732 807 children with […]