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 […]
Scaling and root planing tied to reduced bleeding vs GBM among patients under periodontal maintenance suggests a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology. This study aimed to compare the clinical efficacy and the patient perception of subgingival debridement with either guided biofilm management (GBM) or conventional scaling and root planing (SRP) during supportive […]
The use of the recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) is currently advised for immunocompetent adults aged 50 years or more and for immunocompromised adults aged 19 years or more, as it is effective in preventing herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO). Nevertheless, concerns regarding the safety of RZV in individuals with a history of HZO persist. In the […]
Denmark: Topline results of the FLOW trial showed a 24% reduction in the risk of kidney disease-related events among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with the use of semaglutide 1.0 mg (Ozempic). The healthcare company Novo Nordisk announced the headline results from the kidney outcomes trial FLOW. The announcement […]
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 […]
Australia: A randomized clinical trial (RCT) of 211 participants assigned to predictive tool use vs treatment as usual revealed that the use of predictive tool failed to significantly change patient willingness for surgery at six months. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, indicate the need for additional research to optimize patient decision-making in total […]
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 […]
USA: A recent study has revealed that high-dose inhaled nitric oxide therapy may improve oxygenation and reduce the risk of mortality among critically ill Black patients with COVID-19. The first-of-its-kind study was published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, is a condition that most commonly […]
Managing antiseizure treatment in epileptic patients relies on the benefit–risk ratio. More data on using antiseizure medication (ASM) in children must be available. The present study published in Epilepsia investigated the prevalence of prescription patterns for antiseizure medication for pediatric epilepsy patients in France. The most common antiseizure medicine prescribed was valproate, followed by lamotrigine […]
Recently published research paper investigates the comparative effectiveness of nebulized dexmedetomidine versus traditional intravenous administration in attenuating hemodynamic responses associated with laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation. The study involved 60 patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia, who were randomly allocated into two groups receiving either intravenous or nebulized dexmedetomidine as premedication. The study found that nebulized […]