Entries by aaron

AVP-786 disappoints in treatment of agitation-associated dementia due to Alzheimer’s in initial findings

Agitation associated with dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease is a prevalent neuropsychiatric symptom affecting approximately half of all Alzheimer’s dementia patients. This condition substantially impacts the quality of life for patients, their families, and caregivers. Agitation associated with dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease encompasses various behaviors such as pacing, gesturing, profanity, shouting, shoving, and hitting. […]

Migraine and vasomotor symptoms may increase CAD risk among young adults: Study

Migraine and vasomotor symptoms may increase CAD risk among young adults suggests a new study published in the Menopause. A study was done to examine whether vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and migraine headaches, hypothesized to be vasoactive conditions, are associated with a greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events including strokes. They performed secondary data analysis […]

Comparative Safety of Midline Catheters and PICCs in Long-term Intravenous Therapy

In a recent groundbreaking trial conducted at a Danish academic tertiary care center, researchers have shed light on the safety and efficacy of midline catheters (MCs) compared to peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in adult patients requiring intravenous therapy for a duration of 5 to 28 days. The trial found that there was a low […]

New risk stratification tool may predict requirement of blood transfusion among women undergoing laparoscopic myomectomy

Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors affecting women, and laparoscopic myomectomy is the standard surgical treatment for those who wish to retain their uterus. However, excessive bleeding during myomectomy is a significant concern, and risk factors for blood transfusion in this procedure have not been well studied. Laparoscopic myomectomy is associated with the risk of […]

Can breast cancer be detected through spit test?

Scientists have developed a saliva test that screens for breast cancer, which is showing promising results in experimental testing, according to a study published Tuesday. The new hand-held device detects breast cancer biomarkers from a tiny sample of spit, say researchers from the University of Florida and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, […]

Daily upadactinibib may substantially improve enthesitis among psoriatic arthritis patients

Daily upadactinibib may substantially improve enthesitis among psoriatic arthritis patients suggests a new study published in the Rheumatology. A study was done to characterize the effect of upadacitinib 15 mg once daily (UPA15) on enthesitis in patients with psoriatic arthritis from the SELECT-PsA Phase 3 trials. Patients with an inadequate response/intolerance to ≥ 1 non-biologic […]

High-sensitivity CRP level predicts bronchiectasis exacerbation risk: Study

China: Baseline serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level at a stable state can predict the risk of bronchiectasis exacerbation, which indicates low-grade inflammation in bronchiectasis, a recent study in BMC Pulmonary Medicine has shown. High-sensitivity CRP is a simple blood test which is readily available in many healthcare facilities. “Over a one-year follow-up period in […]

Doctors rejoining duties without approval after higher studies: JnK Health and Medical Education dept issues advisory

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Health Department has recently directed the Directorate of Health Services, J & K to submit adjustment/posting proposals of in-service doctors, who come back after studies, for required approval. Issuing an advisory in this regard, the Health Department has barred the Directorate from issuing any posting orders without prior consultation/consent of the […]