Ultrasound-guided ESWL may be first treatment choice for distal ureteral stones suggests a new study published in the Urolithiasis. The study aimed to analyze the factors influencing the efficacy of ultrasound-guided extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in the treatment of ureteral stones. The clinical data of 8102 patients (6083 men and 2019 women) who presented with […]
Recently, there has been mounting clinical evidence supporting the metabolic and weight-loss benefits of bariatric surgery for obese patients, which leads to improved cardiac structure. However, its effectiveness in enhancing the cardiac function of heart failure patients remains controversial. A recent study published in Obesity Surgery found bariatric surgery to have beneficial cardiac effects on […]
India: Findings of the association between unbound bilirubin (UB) and acute bilirubin encephalopathy (ABE) indicate that bilirubin-induced neurological dysfunction (BIND) scoring with UB measurement may be useful for evaluating ABE in ≥ 34 weeks GA infants. The study, published in The Journal of Pediatrics, emphasizes the importance of incorporating UB measurement into BIND scoring for […]
USA: Compared to no exercise, exercising at low to moderate exercise intensity for 1 h sufficiently attenuated a fat meal-induced postprandial hypertriglyceridemia (PHTG), a recent study published in the Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness has shown. Moderate exercise intensity was also effective in mitigating insulin resistance. “An acute bout of exercise at 40 %, […]
In a recent study conducted between May 2020 and March 2021 at Shijitan Hospital, researchers explored the complex connections between hormone therapy (HT), obesity, and allergic rhinitis (AR) in perimenopausal women. The study found that HT was found to reduce the risk of AR in perimenopausal women and intriguingly an association was also found between […]
In a groundbreaking study utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), researchers have unveiled a significant association between waist circumference (WC) and female infertility among women of childbearing age in the United States. The findings suggest that beyond BMI, waist circumference may play a significant role in female infertility, and engagement […]
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). IBD affects over 1 million people in the US and is linked to increased short- and long-term mortality. CD and UC are influenced by microbial, genetic, immune, and environmental factors. In a study published […]
India: A recent study published in Consortium Psychiatricum showed that patients reported moderate or even low satisfaction with sessions of a telepsychiatry service, however, the doctor’s attitude to the online service was positive. Researchers from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, working in collaboration with their colleges from Era’s Lucknow Medical College & […]
Use of Isotretinoin as an adjuvant to rhinoplasty may increase cosmetic and patient satisfaction suggests a new study published in the International Journal of Dermatology. Isotretinoin has been used in the treatment of acne for decades through the reduction of sebaceous secretion. There are reports in the literature that isotretinoin may be associated with decreased […]
The growing prevalence of food-as-medicine programs necessitates robust evidence to assess their impact on health. A recent JAMA Internal Medicine concluded that an intensive food-as-medicine program boosts engagement in preventive health care. Still, it didn’t enhance glycemic control compared to standard care among adult participants. Programs for people with high biomarkers need a control group […]