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 […]
In a groundbreaking retrospective case series, researchers from St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its affiliate sites shed light on the impact of COVID-19 on pediatric patients undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma (ALL/LLy). These findings contribute to our understanding of the interplay between COVID-19 and cancer treatment in pediatric patients, highlighting the challenges […]
Indore: In a protest against the alleged delay in faculty promotion even after receiving a show cause notice by the Medical Education Commissioner, the faculty members of the Super Speciality Hospital (SSH), Indore have threatened to submit mass resignation from if their demands are not met. The members have alleged that they decided to take a […]
Chennai: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has slapped a compensation of Rs 30 lakh on Apollo Speciality Hospital in Chennai and its two doctors, a consultant spine surgeon and anaesthetist, in a case of medical negligence wherein a patient did not regain consciousness after the surgery and was in a vegetative state. The […]