A recent comprehensive analysis specifically evaluated the effectiveness of toric monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) in correcting keratometric astigmatism cataract surgery. The findings of the study were published in Journal of Ophthalmology yielded in depth insights into visual and refractive outcomes after considering only toric IOLs which was available in the United States. This study conducted a […]
Perioperative oral care management may prevent surgical site infections after pancreaticoduodenectomy suggests a new study published in the Surgery. Pancreaticoduodenectomy has been associated with a high mortality rate and significant postoperative morbidity. Recently, perioperative oral care management has been reported to be effective in preventing postoperative pneumonia and surgical site infection. In this study, they […]
UK: A recent study published in Diabetes Care has revealed the usefulness of the proinsulin–C–peptide (PI-to-CP) ratio for identifying African American individuals at the greatest risk for β-cell dysfunction and ultimately type 2 diabetes (T2D). African-American adults tend to have higher acute insulin response to glucose, lower insulin sensitivity, and lower hepatic insulin clearance. Catharine […]
Recent research paper compares the effects of preoperative oral maltodextrin and plain water on blood sugar levels in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic or robotic colorectal surgery. The primary objective was to compare blood sugars at 2 hours of anesthesia, with a subgroup analysis among diabetic patients. Secondary outcomes included blood sugars at different time intervals […]
Dupilumab promising treatment for refractory asthma complicated by recurring chronic eosinophilic pneumonia suggests a new study published in the Nagoya Journal of Medical Science. Dupilumab-induced hypereosinophilia is mediated by blockade of the IL-4/IL-13 pathway, which reduces eosinophil migration from peripheral blood. The increase in peripheral blood eosinophils may lead to chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (CEP) and/or […]
A comprehensive analysis conducted on a large-scale Japanese database has uncovered notable associations between endometriosis/adenomyosis (EA) and several pregnancy complications. This study was published in The Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology Research by Kosuke Kato and colleagues. The study, utilising data from the Japan Perinatal Registry Network Database, examined over 145,000 singleton pregnancies, shedding light […]
Liberal Transfusion Strategy fails to reduce risk of recurrence and death in MI patients with anemia suggests a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine. A strategy of administering a transfusion only when the hemoglobin level falls below 7 or 8 g per deciliter has been widely adopted. However, patients with acute […]
Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis, often characterized by painful attacks, has long been managed through urate-lowering therapy (ULT). However, a recognized gap in care has led researchers to explore simpler ULT regimens that not only effectively target serum urate levels but also improve the overall quality of gout treatment. In a recent comparative effectiveness […]
Indore: Through a recent press note, the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) has informed that Jagannath Shinde and Rajiv Singhal have been unanimously reelected as President and General Secretary of AIOCD. This announcement was made during its triannual general meeting in the cleanest city in India, Indore. The meeting addressed significant issues […]
In the quest to understand and combat young-onset dementia (YOD), a groundbreaking study has delved into previously unexplored territory, shedding light on modifiable risk factors that could revolutionize preventive initiatives. In a groundbreaking prospective cohort study utilizing data from the UK Biobank, researchers sought to unravel the factors associated with the incidence of YOD in […]