A recent study published in the The American Journal of Gastroenterology found that transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) is an effective therapeutic avenue for adults who suffer from functional dyspepsia (FD). FD is a condition marked by persistent upper abdominal discomfort that affects millions globally. This approach pf targeting the vagal nerve has remarkable […]
A recent randomized trial published in the BMC Oral Health unveiled promising results regarding root canal filling materials in the management postoperative pain. The study was conducted on 119 patients by comparing the postoperative pain levels between two commonly used materials—gutta-percha (GP) and sealer versus mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). Researchers found that Mineral Trioxide Aggregate […]
With limited understanding of the clinical spectrum and influencing factors, persistent headaches are becoming a prevalent symptom post-COVID-19. A recent cross-sectional study published in the BMC Infectious Diseases focused on a subset of patients suffering with new daily persistent headache (NDPH). This comprehensive survey involved a total of 421 participants from 11 Latin American countries […]
UK: Subtotal cholecystectomy (STC) seems to be an effective technique to avoid common bile duct (CBD) injuries in difficult cholecystectomy cases; indicating it is a viable alternative to total cholecystectomy (TC) in these situations, a recent study has found. “Subtotal cholecystectomy significantly reduced the risk of CBD injury compared to total cholecystectomy,” the researchers reported […]
Italy: Findings from a pilot study have shown the utility of a novel model for predicting diabetes remission after bariatric surgery (BS) based on serum C-peptide and creatinine measurement. The findings were published online in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases on December 16, 2023. The researchers revealed the potential clinical application of ln(C-peptide/creatinine) ratio in […]
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease whose main symptoms are redness, swelling, and itchy rashes. It is more common in people with a genetic predisposition. Manifestation of symptoms depends on interactions among the immune system, environmental factors and gut microbiota. Many pieces of this complex jigsaw puzzle are still undiscovered, but recent […]
Osteoarthritis is a common musculoskeletal disease that affects weight-bearing joints like the hip and knee. It affects 13.4% of the European population. Knee osteoarthritis, in particular, can significantly reduce a person’s ability to work and participate in leisure activities. There is no cure for knee osteoarthritis, but medications and non-pharmacological treatments can help manage symptoms […]
China: A recent study has revealed the modified Epley maneuver is more effective than the traditional Epley maneuver in improving the single repositioning success rate and reducing the canal switching rate for posterior semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (PC-BPPV). A modified Epley maneuver for posterior semicircular canal BPPV treatment, involving extended time in the […]
USA: The use of intravenous (IV) thrombolytics during cardiac arrest due to presumed pulmonary embolism (PE) may provide clinical benefits, findings from a meta-analysis have shown. The findings were published online in the Journal of Intensive Care Medicine on November 30, 2023. “Using IV thrombolytics in cardiac arrest due to presumed or confirmed PE is […]
Japan: A recent study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research revealed a significantly higher postpartum urinary retention rate (30% versus 11%) in the case of epidural analgesia deliveries compared to the no epidural group. The researchers identified a prolonged second stage of labour as an independent risk factor for postpartum urinary retention […]