Entries by aaron

Vision impairment in older adults tied to symptoms of depression, anxiety and social isolation: JAMA

USA: A cross-sectional study comprising 2822 US adults revealed that worse examination-based and self-reported vision impairment is associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms, and worse examination-based vision impairment is linked with severe social isolation. These findings, published in JAMA Ophthalmology, provide evidence to support prioritizing research aimed at enhancing the health and inclusion of people […]

Study Unveils Complexities of BP Management with Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Lymphoid Malignancies

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have delved into the optimal approaches for managing hypertension (HTN) in patients undergoing Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) treatment, a revolutionary therapy for lymphoid malignancies. They found that managing HTN in patients undergoing BTKi treatment can be complex and may necessitate multiple anti-hypertensive medications. The study results were published in […]

Silver diamine fluoride additional tool for addressing dentine hypersensitivity and improving QoL of patients, states study

Silver diamine fluoride additional tool for addressing dentine hypersensitivity and improving QoL of patients states a study published in the Journal of Dentistry. A study was done to assess the clinical evidence for silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to reduce dentine hypersensitivity in adults. Two independent researchers searched the English literature in five databases (Scopus, PubMed, […]

Increased retinal detachment risk observed among vitiligo patients: Study

Vitiligo is a condition characterized by the loss of skin pigment and has long been known to be associated majorly with various ocular abnormalities. A recent study from Taiwan explored a concerning association between vitiligo and retinal detachment (RD). The key findings of this studywere published in the journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. The […]

Which Antibiotics Best Prevent Infections for Children With Vesicoureteral Reflux?

Children with vesicoureteral reflux often need to take continuous antibiotics to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). But which antibiotics do the best job at preventing these infections? Researchers in the Division of Urology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently conducted a study to shed more light on this issue. The results were […]

International Study Finds Thrombectomy Highly Effective Long-Term Treatment for Large Strokes

In a major, international study, named SELECT2, a University Hospitals (UH) research team found that patients with large strokes had a dramatically better recovery after endovascular thrombectomy plus medical management at long-term follow-up, than patients who only received standard medical management. Endovascular thrombectomy is mechanical recovery of a clot that is blocking blood flow in […]

DMER Maharashtra Invites Online Applications for Bond Service allotment to Super-Speciality degree holders Summer-2023 Batch, details

Maharashtra: The Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER Maharashtra) has invited Online Applications and online allotment of Government Bond Service to Super-Speciality degree holders of Summer-2023 Batch. The notice states, “As per the Government Resolution No. WPM 1011/CR 352/ll/Edu-2, dated 4th April 2012 the Central Committees has been constituted. The Process of Central round […]

Avid appetite in childhood linked to later eating disorder symptoms

The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthAn enthusiastic response to food in early childhood may be linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing eating disorder symptoms in adolescence, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and Erasmus University Rotterdam. The study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, looked at survey data […]