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 […]
A study of more than 18,000 women found that patients diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were 8 times more likely to attempt suicide compared with control group. These findings highlight the importance of routine monitoring of mental health and suicide risk in persons diagnosed with PCOS. The study is published in Annals of Internal […]
USA: A cohort study including 9492 patients with anticoagulation-associated intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) showed that a door-to-treatment time of 60 minutes or less is tied to lower mortality and hospice transfers. Stroke severity and White race were associated with faster administration of reversal interventions. The study, published in JAMA Neurology, highlights the importance of rapid treatment […]
Madurai: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Madurai has directed a hospital to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation holding it vicariously liable for the acts of omission committed by 2 physicians and a general surgeon, wherein they failed to take an MRI scan to assess the condition of the patient before performing the surgery, […]
Sarcopenia prevalence is high among hemodialysis patients, and quadriceps muscle ultrasound may detect suggests a new study published in the BMC Nephrology. Sarcopenia is a common problem in hemodialysis (HD) patients, and it is diagnosed by low muscle mass, strength and/or low physical performance. Muscle ultrasound (US) is a non-invasive portable tool that might be […]
New Delhi: Raising concerns regarding bias faced by the SC/ST candidates at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi, a Parliamentary Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes tabled its report in the Lok Sabha recently. As per the panel, headed by Lok Sabha MP Dr Kirit Premjibhai Solanki, several candidates belonging to […]
India: A recent study published in the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery suggests considering laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) in patients presenting with voice hoarseness for more than three weeks. The study unveiled a notable association with gender (70.3% female), age (41–50 years), & severity of voice use, with hoarseness identified as […]