Spain: A recent study published in Frontiers in Tropical Diseases has suggested insecticide paints to be an effective innovation strategy for mosquito control. “The strategy could be implemented as a reinforcement of the measures carried out by the vector control program in the city of Praia and throughout the country,” the researchers wrote. Malaria and […]
Italy: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research assess whether the administration of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) or azathioprine (AZA) in interstitial lung disease (ILD) was associated with changes in pulmonary function and gas transfer. The researchers reported an unclear benefit of MMF on interstitial lung disease. They found no significant difference […]
Betamethasone administered in the late preterm period to those at risk for preterm delivery did not reduce the need for treatment of neonatal respiratory distress suggests a new study published in the Obstetrics & Gynecology. A study was done to evaluate the efficacy of antenatal corticosteroids in reducing neonatal respiratory complications when administered to those […]
Although H. pylori infection does not itself cause illness but, chronic infection is associated with long-lasting inflammation in the stomach, which can cause complications like atrophic gastritis and stomach cancer. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, H. pylori-positive individuals may exhibit a small yet statistically significant increase in the incidence […]
Fractures are a concern for older adults due to age-related bone loss, especially in women after menopause. Globally, 1 in 3 women over 50 will suffer a fragility fracture, leading to long-term health issues. Proper nutrient intake is crucial for maintaining bone health. According to previous studies, calcium, vitamin D, and K are linked to […]
Brazil: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Urolithiasis compared the performance of single-use versus reusable flexible ureteroscopes in retrograde intrarenal surgery for urinary stones. The researchers found that both scopes demonstrated similar outcomes in operative time, stone-free rates, incidence of post-operative fever, and UTIs. The results indicate that the choice between the two hinges […]
Austria: A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, for the first time, has distinguished between short-term (7 days postoperatively) and enduring (at least 12 months) sensory deficits after the extraction of lower third molars (LTMs). The researchers reveal an increased risk of neurosensory deficits when the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is directly […]
China: Dexmedetomidine (Dex) reduces cardiac surgery-associated (CSA) acute kidney injury (AKI) by regulating metabolic disorders and reducing oxidative stress, findings from a prospective clinical trial have shown. The findings were published online in Revista Española de Cardiología, the official publication of the Spanish Society of Cardiology. Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury is a well-recognized complication […]
Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is used in the imaging of gouty arthritis. It has become increasingly widely used in recent years. DECT is a non-invasive method for visualizing, characterizing, and quantifying monosodium urate crystal deposits, aiding clinicians in early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of the condition. Victor Laurent and colleagues, in their recent study, concluded […]
MG is caused by autoantibodies disrupting the neuromuscular junction. The neonatal fragment crystallizable receptor (FcRn) antagonists, efgartigimod and rozanolixizumab, reduce circulating immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels and alleviate symptoms in generalized MG cases. A recent study found that batoclimab led to a sustained improvement in the Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living score compared to the […]