UK: A recent study published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition has revealed a robust association between carrot consumption and reduced cancer risk; the authors recommend encouraging carrot consumption and further investigation of the causal mechanisms in randomized clinical trials. A meta-analysis of 80 prospective cohort studies showed that carrot intake lowers cancer […]
Greece: Tirzepatide, across all administered doses, probably leads to a significant reduction in albuminuria, while its use is linked with a neutral effect on creatinine clearance as a measure of kidney function, a recent systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis has suggested. The findings were published online in the Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism on December 20, […]
Computer-assisted implant surgery crucial tool in zygomatic implant placement suggests a new study published in Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Digital technology can improve the success of zygomatic implant (ZI) surgery. However, the reliability and efficacy of computer-assisted zygomatic implant surgery (CAZIS) need further analysis. The purpose of this scoping review was to provide an overview […]
In a recent case-control study explored the connection between local legislation on fireworks and the occurrence of vision-threatening injuries. The findings of this study were published in the Journal of American Medical Association revealed important details about the impact of firework bans on ocular trauma during the Independence Day holiday. Fireworks are known for their dazzling […]
Miniscrew sliding mechanics during space closure tied to changes in both sagittal and vertical dimensions of upper dentition suggests a new study published in the Head & Face Medicine. This study aimed to investigate vertical changes in the maxillary central incisor and the maxillary first molar, along with alterations in the mandibular plane angle during […]
A recent cohort study delving into the prevalence and impact of e-cigarette and cigarette use among pregnant adolescents in the United States has unearthed significant trends and potential implications for birth outcomes. Examining data from 2016 to 2021, the study, based on the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, scrutinised the habits and subsequent risks associated […]
A recent study by Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, published in the journal Microbiome, has unveiled a significant link between alterations in the microbiome across various body sites and the development of kidney stones. Researchers investigated the gut, urinary, and salivary microbiomes in 83 individuals who had experienced kidney stones, comparing them with […]
Researchers have found in a new research that Abdominoplasty continues to be a safe and effective procedure, with more cases performed on an outpatient basis and increased use of concomitant liposuction. The new 16-year analysis has been published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). […]
France: A prospective study in hospitalized older adults published in BMC Geriatrics has shed light on the association between low eosinophil count and acute bacterial infection. In the prospective monocentric study, a low eosinophil count was independently associated with diagnosing acute bacterial infection in 156 older inpatients in geriatric departments. “Our study shows an independent […]
Indoor air quality (IAQ) parameters include gas levels, airborne particulate matter like PM10 and PM2.5, microbial contaminants, and environmental factors including air temperature, humidity and air movement. Excessive exposure can cause health and psychological issues such as reduced productivity, sick-building syndrome, and impaired cognitive abilities, but there is little understanding of its impact on creativity. […]