A recent study by Dhruva Gohel unveiled promising evidence that support the use of sildenafil (Viagra), a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor which is commonly used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, as a therapeutic option for Alzheimer’s disease. The key findings were published in the recent issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. This comprehensive analysis used […]
Finland: A new study published in Pediatric Research has shown waist circumference-to-height ratio (WHtR) to be an inexpensive alternative to body mass index (BMI) for predicting fat mass in pediatrics. According to the study, an inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents could replace BMI and has been identified as waist circumference-to-height ratio. This […]
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, recurrent and debilitating condition of the pilosebaceous unit. Despite advancements in the treatment of this condition, over 45% of patients express dissatisfaction following systemic treatments, while more than one-third are unsatisfied with surgical interventions. According to an original investigation published in the Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology […]
Hatchet flap versatile, effective, and safe technique for eyelid and midfacial reconstructions in select patients suggests a new study published in the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. A study was done to describe surgical variations of the hatchet flap and a large series of patients in which this procedure was used for eyelid and midfacial […]
USA: Long-term results of the RAFT trial showed survival benefits associated with receipt of cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) as compared with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in eligible heart failure patients (HF) with a wide QRS complex. “Survivors with nearly 14 years of follow-up continued to tilt the study’s all-cause mortality rates in favour of CRT-D […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Rezdiffra (resmetirom) for treatment of adults with noncirrhotic non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with moderate to advanced liver scarring (fibrosis), to be used along with diet and exercise. “Previously, patients with NASH who also have notable liver scarring did not have a medication that could directly address their liver […]
The researchers found that 670 nanometres (nm) of red light stimulated energy production within mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses within cells, leading to increased consumption of glucose. In particular, it led to a 27.7% reduction in blood glucose levels following glucose intake, and it reduced maximum glucose spiking by 7.5%. While the study was conducted in […]
Parkinson’s disease (PA) affects approximately 1% of the global population aged 60 and above, with its pathogenesis involving severe neuroinflammation impacting both systemic and local inflammatory changes. Recent study suggests a compelling association between Parkinson’s disease and heightened periodontal inflammatory burden, characterized by increased bleeding upon probing and elevated levels of inflammatory markers. This study […]
Indonesia: A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Interventional Radiology has shed light on the effects of ionizing radiation exposure on cataracts among radiation workers of interventional cardiology in Indonesia. The study showed that the prevalence rate of radiation-induced cataracts among radiation workers of interventional cardiology was 16.7%. The researchers identified a significant […]
According to a recent study seen in the Wadia Journal of Women and Child Health published by Scientific Scholar, an upcoming venepuncture technique for paediatric patients is focussing at less painful sample collection. The UltraTouch Push Button Blood Collection Set is deemed to be the appropriate blood collection device for the paediatric population due to […]