USA: A cohort study of more than 1.9 million veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars showed that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with the subsequent development of brain cancer. However, mild TBI was not associated with later brain cancer diagnoses. The findings were published online in JAMA Network Open on February 15, 2024. Primary […]
The exoscope presents a viable substitute for the microscope in spine surgery cases. Spine surgeries are often lengthy and physically demanding, making it crucial to ensure surgeon comfort and confidence in the operating room. The exoscope can improve the surgical experience for all parties involved, including patients. However, the current literature on its effectiveness in […]
A recent study explored the intricate relationship between hypothyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This research filled a crucial gap in understanding the shared genetic architecture between these debilitating conditions amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding their connection. The key findings of the study were published in the recent edition of Frontiers in Immunology journal. This study […]
A recent study published in the Archives of Dermatological Research found strong evidence that bleach baths could efficiently help in the management of atopic dermatitis (AD). This controlled trial involved adults with atopic dermatitis to assess the impact of bleach baths on various aspects of the condition, including itch relief, skin barrier function and microbial […]
The study, led by a team based at the University of York and Hull York Medical School and at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, found levels of depression reduced significantly and the benefits were greater than those seen for antidepressants. Participants in the study reported their levels of emotional loneliness fell by […]
India: Findings from a randomized, double-blind, phase III SENSITIZE INDIA trial have revealed the safety and efficacy of lobeglitazone 0.5 mg once daily for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the Indian population. The study, published in JAPI: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, showed that lobeglitazone significantly improved glycemic parameters and […]
UK: Systolic blood pressure variability (SBPV) is a strong predictor of cardiovascular (CV) outcomes, even in those with controlled systolic blood pressure (SBP), according to the ASCOT trial. The findings, published in the European Heart Journal, highlight the importance of SBPV as an additional marker of CV risk and affirm the superiority of amlodipine versus […]
Shorter dental implants viable option to longer dental implants among patients with Limited Ridge Height in the Posterior Maxilla suggests a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. A study was done to compare implant survival and complication rates between shorter and standard-length implants with sinus augmentation and restored with single crowns, at […]
Women have a four times higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they have an infection with a high-risk strain of the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to research published in the European Heart Journal. HPV is a very common infection and high-risk strains are known to cause cervical cancer. Previous research has suggested that […]
In a groundbreaking effort to allay concerns surrounding the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, a recent population-based cohort study, covering all infants born in Sweden and Norway from June 2021 to January 2023, has delivered reassuring findings. With a specific focus on evaluating potential risks of neonatal adverse events after maternal COVID-19 vaccination, the […]