Entries by aaron

Lowest and highest levels of fasting stress hyperglycemia may increase contrast-induced AKI among patients undergoing PCI

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 […]

Mindfulness therapy reduces depression anxiety and increases sleep quality of university students

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 […]

JAMA: Increased Risk of Vitiligo Observed in Transplant Recipients

Vitiligo is characterized by the selective loss of melanocytes, but the large-scale studies assessing its occurrence in transplant recipients specially those with graft-vs-host disease (GVHD), have been rarely studied so far. In a recent cohort study by Chul Hwan Bang and colleagues, a significant correlation between solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (SOT and […]

Higher Omega-3 levels intake may lower risk of total and ischemic stroke

A 2021 global study revealed that 1 in 4 adults will experience a stroke in their lifetime, making it the second-leading cause of death and third-leading cause of death and disability combined. Traditionally, diets low in sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol (high-fibre diets) are the nutritional-based approach to preventing these conditions. Marine omega-3 PUFAs have […]

Maternal folic acid supplementation during pregnancy tied to reduced Kawasaki disease risk during infancy in offspring: JAMA

Japan: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has suggested a reduced risk of Kawasaki disease (KD) during infancy among offspring with increasing maternal folic acid levels via maternal folic acid supplementation during pregnancy. The Japanese nationwide birth cohort study of 87,702 children revealed that the frequency of maternal folic acid supplementation and maternal […]

Fascia iliaca and pericapsular nerve group blocks may bring pain relief in patients undergoing Hip replacement

Patients who receive hip arthroplasty may have moderate to severe pain after surgery, which might negatively impact their long-term prognosis and increase their risk of perioperative complications. Treatments for regional anaesthesia, such as fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) and pericapsular nerve group block (PENG), improve functional ability and quality of life. However, there is now […]

Thyroid test not done before IVF Procedure: AIIMS Delhi held negligent, slapped compensation

New Delhi: The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Delhi recently held the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) guilty of medical negligence while providing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment to a patient. Despite undergoing the IVF procedure twice, the complainant could not conceive. She alleged that the treating doctors at the hospital failed to prescribe […]