Entries by aaron

SGLT-2 inhibitors promising option for CVD prevention in diabetes patients regardless of NAFLD status: JAMA

South Korea: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has highlighted the potential of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) as a promising option for preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD), irrespective of NAFLD status. In the population-based cohort study, GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitor therapy were associated with reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in […]

Graduated compression stockings demonstrate no additional benefit in preventing VTE

Venous thromboembolism or VTE, a common and severe complication of hospitalization, has a high morbidity and mortality rate, with a European epidemiological study reporting an incidence of 110 to 130 cases per 10,000 patients per year and 10% to 12% of deaths being VTE-related. According to the ENDORSE study, 64.4% of surgical inpatients were at […]

Maternal education significantly and positively linked with prenatal continuation of antidepressants

France: A recent meta-analysis published in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica has revealed a significant and positive association between maternal education and prenatal antidepressant continuation. However, other social determinants of health, including relationship status, race, and income, were not significantly associated with prenatal antidepressant use and continuation. “Pregnant women having lower levels of education or high school […]

EDOF intraocular lens effective and acceptable in patients with previous vitrectomy

A recent study explored the satisfaction levels of patients who underwent extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL) implantation following vitrectomy, shedding light on its efficacy and patient-reported outcomes in a younger demographic. This study was published in the journal Graefe’s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology by Willem Hoe and colleagues. The study involved individuals […]

Dexmedetomidine and midazolam equally effective sedative agents for third molar surgery

A recent study explored the efficacy of two common sedative agents, midazolam and dexmedetomidine, in third molar surgery – a prevalent minor oral surgical procedure in dentistry. The study findings suggest that both dexmedetomidine and midazolam are effective sedative agents for third molar surgery. This study was published in the journal Cureus by Alden Jason […]

Splanchnic nerve neurolysis: promising tool for treatment of cancer pain of the upper abdomen

The research paper presents a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the analgesic efficacy of neurolytic splanchnic nerve block (NSNB) in treating chronic upper abdominal pain caused by malignancies involving the liver, gall bladder, stomach, and pancreas. The study also assesses the impact of NSNB on quality of life, opioid consumption, procedural safety, and patient survival. […]

AI-assisted focused cardiac ultrasound useful modality for assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction

Cardiovascular disease is the global leading cause of death worldwide, with disease prevalence increasing day by day. The rising prevalence of the disease has dramatically increased the financial burden on healthcare systems and has further constrained access to limited resources. Focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) is recently becoming standard practice in a wide spectrum of clinical […]

Natural daylight photodynamic therapy with keratolytics improve actinic keratoses outcomes

A recent study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology challenges the conventional method of treating actinic keratoses (AKs) through Methyl Aminolevulinate (MAL) photodynamic therapy (PDT). Traditionally, this process involves the removal of crusts and scales through curettage followed by the application of MAL cream which often causes intense pain for […]