Taiwan: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has suggested an association between prenatal intestinal infection and genitourinary tract infection in mothers and the occurrence of biliary atresia (BA) in offspring. The case-control study of 447 infants with a BA diagnosis and 2912 controls revealed offspring born to mothers with prenatal intestinal infection and […]
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 […]