Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a prevalent autoimmune disease characterized by systemic inflammation. This condition may require lifelong treatment due to its chronic nature, which results in numerous comorbidities. Depression is one of the most common comorbidities in RA patients, with estimates of prevalence ranging from 14% to 48%, which is significantly higher than in the […]
China: A recent study has shown improved clinical symptoms, blood glucose, and quality of life in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients treated with acupotomy and metformin hydrochloride tablets. The mechanism is suggested to be related to the regulation of inflammatory reactions. The study, published in Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, was conducted by Zhu Tao, Chengdu […]
Chronic kidney disease tied to higher prevalence of incomplete revascularization in Chronic coronary syndrome patients suggests a new study published in the Indian Heart Journal. A study was done to determine the impact of CKD on the completeness of revascularization and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS). The study […]
South Korea: A contemporary large Korean population-based study has revealed an association between antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) and the risk of pacemaker implantation or syncope in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The association was consistent across various subgroups. The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, have once again brought into light […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]