A comprehensive population-based study conducted over nearly three decades has shed light on a potential link between clinically apparent Helicobacter pylori infection (CAHPI) and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This study was published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association journal. The study, utilizing the United Kingdom’s Clinical Practice Research […]
Traditional water baths in ultrasound exams often present limitations due to patient manipulation requirements and potential motion artifacts. Addressing these concerns, the lateral approach water bath method offers a novel technique for ultrasound imaging without submerging the probe. A recent study was published in The American Journal Of Emergency Medicine by Jennifer Cotton and colleagues. […]
Denmark: Findings from a parallel-design, double-blind trial published in JAMA Dermatology have offered a potential new therapeutic option for treating hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The study suggests the feasibility of HSP90 inhibition as a novel mechanism of action in HS treatment. The trial of 15 patients showed that heat shock protein (HSP) 90 inhibition by oral […]
People with factor XI deficiency have lower rates of ischemic stroke and infrequent spontaneous bleeding, presenting an essential role in thrombosis than in hemostasis. Milvexian, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of activated factor XI, may reduce the risk of non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke without increasing bleeding risk when added to standard antiplatelet therapy. A recent study published in […]
A comprehensive study delved into the mental health implications of bariatric surgery in adolescents dealing with severe obesity. The study revealed that adolescents with severe obesity who underwent bariatric surgery exhibited a higher incidence of psychiatric diagnoses and prescribed psychiatric drugs compared to their matched counterparts in the general population. This study was published in […]
A recent study has shed light on an innovative approach to treating full-thickness rotator cuff tears, offering promising results for patients with limited shoulder movement. The research investigated the clinical efficacy of arthroscopic rotator cuff suture combined with 360° capsular release, aiming to enhance the Constant-Murley score, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, and shoulder flexion […]
Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. reported the successful completion of its key Phase 3 RECOVER trial for brilaroxazine, which represents a significant advancement for the treatment of schizophrenia. The outcomes have been promising in the trial, it assessed the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of once-daily brilaroxazine, a serotonin-dopamine signaling modulator, in individuals with schizophrenia. The pivotal […]
A recent randomised, double-blinded, controlled clinical trial has unveiled promising results regarding the potential of zinc (Zn) supplementation as an adjunctive therapy for managing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). This study, conducted over an 8-week period, included 50 overweight or obese participants diagnosed with NAFLD. This study was published in BMC Nutrition by Seyed M. […]
Moringa oleifera leaves are effective for hypersensitivity and formation of biomimetic cementum tissue suggests a new study published in the Scientific Reports. A study was done to evaluate the biomimetic remineralization capabilities of Moringa oleifera leaves (MOL) extract on coronal dentin and acellular cementum, two different concentrations (50 and 200 mg/ml) of MOL extract loaded […]
A recent double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial found that daily intranasal palivizumab, a mucosal monoclonal antibody (mAb) did not prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection in late preterm infants. The findings were published in eClinicalMedicine of Lancet. A total of 268 infants were enrolled from January 14, 2019 to January 28, 2021, with half receiving intranasal […]