Entries by aaron

Overweight adolescents with high fasting blood sugar at higher risk of subclinical atherosclerosis

Previous studies have suggested the association of incident diabetes with higher carotid intima-media thickness, coronary artery calcium scores ⩾of 400, and incident cardiovascular events. According to a study published in Jornal de Pediatria, researchers have concluded that Adolescents who are overweight and exhibit elevated fasting blood sugar levels face an increased risk of subclinical atherosclerotic […]

ADB approves Rs 4k crores loan to boost health infrastructure in Maharashtra

Thane: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said the Asian Development Bank will provide loan of Rs 4,000 crore to improve medical facilities in the state. The in principle approval for the first tranche of Rs 1,200 crore has been given, he added. “The Asian Development Bank has sanctioned the pending proposal of Rs […]

Many Adults and kids may report shortness of breath after recovery from COVID-19 infection: Study

Research evidence describes new and persistent symptoms and conditions as potential post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). In their recent investigation, Yongkang Zhang et al. and colleagues concluded that hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 patients are at higher risk of developing specific symptoms and conditions following acute infection. This study is published in BMC Infectious Diseases. In this […]

Breakthrough Treatment Offers Hope for Electrical Storm Patients

In a groundbreaking effort to address the clinical emergency posed by electrical storms (ES) and the scarcity of effective treatments, researchers have unveiled compelling findings from the STAR study, a multicenter observational investigation. The study focused on the potential efficacy and safety of percutaneous stellate ganglion block (PSGB) as a novel intervention for ES, refractory […]

Ipragliflozin treatment improves blood sugar control avoiding ketoacidosis in patients with type 1 diabetes

Japan: Ipragliflozin treatment for type 1 diabetes (T1D) may help improve glycaemic control/variability while avoiding ketoacidosis, according to findings from a multicentre, open-label, prospective study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. The study stated that using SGLT2 inhibitor ipragliflozin for T1D increased postprandial glucagon secretion, which did not exacerbate postprandial hyperglycaemia but might protect against […]

Why ventilators can be tough on preemie lungs

Many premature infants need mechanical ventilation to breathe. However, prolonged ventilation can lead to problems like respiratory diseases or ventilation-induced injury. Jonas Naumann and Mareike Zink study the physics of mechanical stress from ventilation at Leipzig University, in Leipzig, Germany and discovered some of the mechanisms that explain why premature lungs are especially sensitive to […]

Melatonin significantly increases efficacy of full-mouth scaling and root planing in patients with diabetes and periodontitis

In a groundbreaking clinical study addressing the intricate relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontitis, researchers have unveiled a promising breakthrough that could transform the landscape of nonsurgical periodontal therapy. This innovative investigation delves into the clinical efficacy of melatonin supplementation as a host modulation agent in diabetic patients with periodontitis, providing a unique perspective […]