Vitamin D supplementation has been suggested to have potential benefits in reducing inflammation and blood pressure, particularly in postmenopausal women. However, the evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), as well as blood pressure, remains inconclusive. A recent systematic review and […]
Japan: A recent case study published in Respirology Case Reports has shown that Tezepelumab could serve as a novel therapy for patients with uncontrolled severe non-type 2 asthma despite having bronchial thermoplasty (BT) and prior treatment with biologics. The data resulted from a new case report concerning an 80-year-old female with non-type 2 asthma, which […]
Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is a rare and aggressive malignancy which poses significant challenges in treatment and prognosis, specially in the cases with distant metastasis (DM). However, a recent study by Hongen Guo and team indicate that a combination of treatment strategies could enhance the survival rates for patients with this disease. The key findings […]
USA: The American College of Gastroenterology has released a new guideline on the management of acute pancreatitis (AP). The guidelines underscored the importance of early management to prevent complications such as organ failure and pancreatic necrosis in patients with acute pancreatitis. Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammation of the pancreas. It is one of the […]
In the realm of insect repellents, N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) has long been hailed as the ‘gold standard’ since the 1950s, forming a cornerstone of most insect repellent products available today. However, the safety of DEET, especially in protecting children from arthropod bites, has become a subject of heated debate due to conflicting scientific data and […]
IMIDs may not significantly increase the risk of Preterm Birth and Low birthweight suggests a new study published in the eClinical Medicine. Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) are likely to complicate maternal health. However, literature on patients with IMIDs undergoing pregnancy is scarce and often overlooks the presence of comorbidities. We aimed to evaluate the impact […]
Taiwan: A recent cohort study of 6703 participants has revealed the cruciality of evaluating baseline and post-acute kidney disease (AKD) kidney function for understanding the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with acute kidney injury requiring dialysis (AKI-D). The researchers, in their study published in JAMA Network Open, revealed that baseline kidney function and post-AKD […]
In a significant advancement in acne treatment, a novel once-daily triple-combination gel has demonstrated remarkable efficacy, outshining conventional monotherapies and dual-combination products. This new approach, combining an antibiotic, antibacterial agent, and retinoid, is designed to deliver expedited and sustained improvement in acne lesions. the first FDA-approved triple-combination topical acne product, clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/adapalene 0.15%/benzoyl peroxide […]
Injectable calcium hydroxyapatite (CAHY) has emerged as a promising option for correcting orbital volume deficit in post enucleation socket syndrome. However, data on its long-term efficacy and safety are limited. A recent observational study aimed to evaluate the 10-year outcomes of injectable CAHY for orbital volume augmentation. Postenucleation socket syndrome often leads to enophthalmos, causing […]
Indonesia: Evidence from available literature has suggested a possible link between severe hypocalcemia and transient ischemic attack (TIA) that occurred in a patient. The aim of the study, published in Narra J, was to present an individual experiencing a transient ischemic attack that possibly occurred due to severe hypocalcemia associated with hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy. […]