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. […]
South Korea: The de-escalation strategy is a reasonable and safe strategy option following myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with high ischemic risk, a recent study published in JAMA Cardiology has shown. In the post hoc analysis of the TALOS-AMI randomized clinical trial, 1371 patients (50.8%) were categorized as having high ischemic risk. The researchers revealed […]
Physician-researchers from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, report the first pediatric case of bilateral vocal cord paralysis after COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The patient, an otherwise healthy 15-year-old female, came to the emergency department at Massachusetts General Hospital with symptoms of respiratory distress nine days after diagnosis with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Examination […]
In a recent study, the underexplored nexus between repetitive concussions and mental health were the point of focus were the study team found a concerning association between multiple concussions and nonfatal suicidal behaviors among youth. Using data from the National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, this retrospective cross-sectional survey involved 28,442 secondary school students across […]
USA: Benzodiazepine discontinuation may be associated with unanticipated harms among patients prescribed for stable long-term treatment, a recent study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed. The researchers suggest that efforts to promote discontinuation should carefully consider the potential discontinuation risks relative to continuation. The comparative effectiveness study among 353 576 patients receiving stable long-term […]
When you eat a large meal, your stomach sends signals to your brain that create a feeling of fullness, which helps you realize it’s time to stop eating. A stomach full of liquid can also send these messages, which is why dieters are often advised to drink a glass of water before eating. MIT engineers […]