Entries by aaron

Salivary and peri-implant crevicular fluid biomarkers promising predictors of peri-implant disease conditions: Study

Lithuania: A recent systematic review published in The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants assessed the recent evidence (2017–2022) to identify salivary and peri-implant crevicular fluid biomarkers with potential prognostic and diagnostic capabilities for peri-implant disease conditions.  The study found that of all 49 biomarkers evaluated, IL-1β and RANKL were promising as biomarkers of […]

Guselkumab Shows Superior Efficacy Over Ustekinumab for treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis: Study

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects joints and skin, often causing pain, swelling, and skin lesions. Biologic therapies like guselkumab and ustekinumab have shown promise in managing PsA, but direct comparisons of their efficacy remain scarce. A recent study published in Rheumatology and Therapy provides compelling evidence regarding the efficacy of guselkumab […]

Women with depression face higher CV risk compared to men: Study

People with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a depression diagnosis than men, according to a new study published today in JACC: Asia. The study investigates the connection between depression and CVD, shedding light on potential mechanisms that contribute to its sex-based differences and underscoring the […]

How does a diabetes drug lessen symptoms of depression?

Research in animals has shown that the diabetes drug dulaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist may reduce symptoms of depression. A new study published in Brain and Behavior reveals the mechanisms that are likely involved. By conducting a range of tests in mice treated with and without dulaglutide, investigators confirmed the effects […]

Musical Intervention may bring comfort among Patients undergoing Medical Imaging: Study

Patients undergoing imaging procedures often experience psychological distress and discomfort. In response to this challenge, researchers have explored the effectiveness of musical intervention (MI) in alleviating patient anxiety and improving overall comfort during medical imaging. A recent systematic review (SR) and meta-analysis (MA) sought to evaluate the impact of MI on psychophysiological outcomes in this […]

Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer among offsprings, reveals study

Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major public health concern. It not only affects the health of those who suffer from it, but could also have serious consequences for their offspring. Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) have […]