Entries by aaron

Deroofing valuable dermatosurgical procedure for managing Hidradenitis suppurativa patients: Study

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 […]

CRT Defibrillator bests IC Defibrillator for increasing survival in HF patients with wide QRS complex: NEJM

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 […]

FDA Approves First Treatment for Patients with Liver scarring Due to NASH

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 […]

Red light can reduce blood glucose levels, says study

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 […]

Study Links Parkinson’s Disease with Periodontal Inflammation

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 […]

Study reveals high prevalence of radiation-induced cataracts among radiation workers of interventional cardiology

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 […]