A recent prospective cohort study investigated the potential link between the gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and long-term mortality. The major highlights of this study were published in the BMC Cardiovascular Diabetology. This study was conducted from October 2022 to April 2023 and involved a total of 10,327 women with a pregnancy history to discern whether […]
New Delhi: Our skin serves as the body’s protective barrier, yet without proper care, it can become susceptible to serious conditions like cancer. The global incidence of cancer, including skin cancer, is on the rise. Every month, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi treats 5 to 6 patients with skin cancer. To […]
Turkey: Prolidase activity may, in part, play a role in the pathogenesis of prostate cancer, a recent study has shown. The findings, published online in Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations, suggest that increased collagen turnover may occur in patients with prostate cancer. Increased prolidase seems to be related to increased oxidative stress along with […]
Family-focused dietary intervention based on a traditional diet can reduce the risk of incident Metabolic syndrome suggests a new study published in the JAMA Network Open. The universal call to action for healthier and more sustainable dietary choices is the United Nations’s Sustainable Development Goals framework. The Atlantic diet, originating from the northwest of the […]
In a recent study published in the Frontiers in Medicine underscore the significant impact of neuropathic pain (NP) on disease activity assessment in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). This study was conducted as a cross-sectional analysis which involved a total of 246 PsA patients and excluded the individuals with prior diagnoses of fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, diabetes […]
In a pivotal study conducted across two tertiary public hospitals in China, researchers have unearthed a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of cardiovascular health. The investigation, spanning from July 2019 to January 2022, focused on evaluating the effectiveness of Tai Chi versus aerobic exercise in individuals grappling with prehypertension and found that a 12-month Tai […]
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common form of polycystic kidney disease, can lead to kidney enlargement and eventual loss of function. The disease affects more than 12 million people worldwide, and many patients end up needing dialysis or a kidney transplant by the time they reach their 60s. Researchers at MIT and […]
In a groundbreaking prospective study approved by the research ethics board, scientists have explored the feasibility of utilizing low-dose positron emission mammography (PEM) concurrently with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify breast cancer and assess its local extent. The trial results were published in the journal Radiology: Imaging Cancer. Also Read:Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy after adjuvant […]
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting screen time and returning to school early following a concussion may speed up recovery. “Increased time spent in the classroom, participating in some […]
Although it has long been a problem, postoperative pain management is a basic human right. Because of the size of the abdominal wall incision, laparotomies, which entail considerable levels of postoperative discomfort, are often associated with postoperative pain. With an emphasis on early mobilisation and enteral or oral feeding, enhanced recovery procedures seek to reduce […]