Australia: A recent study has revealed a stronger association between chronic but low exposure to PM2.5 in early life and allergic sensitisation in childhood than time-limited high exposure levels, such as that experienced during landscape fires. The findings were published online in BMC Pulmonary Medicine on December 21, 2023. According to the researchers, this is […]
The impact of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) on prostate cancer and other adverse prostate events remains unclear. Does TRT in men with hypogonadism elevate the risk of high-grade or any prostate cancer or other adverse prostate events? This needs to be further investigated. Men with hypogonadism and no high risk for prostate cancer who received […]
Lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel), a CAR T-cell therapy, is a cost effective second line treatment for relapsed and refractory (hard to treat) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (r/r DLBCL), according to a study published today in Blood Advances. The study is the first of its kind to incorporate healthcare expenses, societal productivity losses, and patient quality of […]
Socket-shield therapy promising for preserving inter-implant papilla between adjacent central-lateral incisor implants suggests a new study published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. Despite significant progress within implant prosthetic therapy, preserving the papilla between two adjacent implants in the esthetic zone, particularly between central and lateral incisors, remains challenging. This case series aims […]
USA: A small retrospective study published in Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine has shed light on the effect of antecedent statin use on arrhythmias and conduction disturbances after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Alexandra J. Lansky, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States of America, and colleagues revealed that statins do not appear to reduce […]
Egypt: Chronic kidney disease predicts partial revascularization and subsequent major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS), a recent study published in the Indian Heart Journal has revealed. The study showed that among patients with CCS, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with a higher syntax score (SS) and incomplete revascularization […]
A recent retrospective case series study delved into the relationship between intraretinal fluid (IRF) localization within retinal layers and the 2-year prognosis for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The findings unveiled critical insights into the predictive value of IRF localization for the visual and anatomical outcomes in this cohort. This study was published […]
Australia: A recent study published in The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation has revealed a high prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) in children with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The study showed that in clinical practice, iron studies are under-measured, but iron deficiency is associated with severe heart failure and an increased risk of composite adverse […]
China: A recent study has revealed a significant association between both the highest and lowest levels of fasting stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) and an increased occurrence of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) in patients undergoing coronary angiography (CAG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The findings published in Frontiers in Endocrinology showed that the correlation was […]
Anxiety and depression are the most common mental disorders, with a significant impact on work capability and performance. College students face stressors such as leaving home, assuming new responsibilities, and academic challenges, leading to increased stress and difficulty coping with stressors. As a result, many students sacrifice their sleep quality. Early psychological interventions can help […]