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 […]
Graves’ disease patients with thymic hyperplasia may exhibit higher serum calcium levels suggests a new study published in the BMC Endocrine Disorders. Graves’ disease increases bone resorption in hyperthyroidism, leading to elevated serum calcium levels and a negative bone balance. Thymic hyperplasia is observed in some Graves’ disease patients. What’s more, there have been a […]
A study conducted at Yazd University explored the therapeutic benefits of saffron as an additional intervention to improve clinical manifestations in the patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC). The findings were published in the journal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. The study involved a total of 30 UC patients who were randomly assigned to receive a placebo, […]
Japan: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open revealed an increased risk of adverse birth outcomes, particularly very preterm births in women with higher levels of autistic traits. The cohort study of 87 687 women showed an association of higher levels of maternal autistic traits with increased risk of preterm birth, particularly very preterm […]
New Delhi: The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Delhi recently held Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and its five doctors guilty of medical negligence while providing treatment to a patient who underwent splenectomy procedure. Holding them negligent and deficient in providing their services pertaining to accurate diagnosis and operative care of the patient, the consumer court ordered […]