Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are a common treatment for patients with a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions. DOACs are the preferred treatment over vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for many patients with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism, since the latter would have a higher risk of intracranial bleeding and more complex dosing routine. However, new research […]
More than a decade of new knowledge about neurodevelopmental risk in people with congenital heart disease has changed the thinking about who is most at risk and the factors that impact neurological development, learning, emotions and behaviors, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association’s flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation. […]
Hormone therapy (HT) is already recognized as the most effective treatment option for physiologic menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, but a new study is one of the first to suggest that it might also help manage depressive symptoms. It further documented a high rate of depression during menopause. Results of the study have been […]
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a common cause of acute hepatitis, yet its prevention often receives less attention compared to other hepatitis viruses. Understanding the long-term effectiveness of hepatitis E vaccines is crucial for disease control and prevention efforts. A recent study conducted in Dongtai County, China, extended a phase-3 clinical trial to evaluate the […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
A recent study published in the journal of iScience explored the important role of the complement system in the early stages of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) which could potentially pave the way for improved detection and prevention strategies. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition which affects millions worldwide and is characterized by the autoimmune […]