Entries by aaron

Hypochondriasis associated with Alarming high Mortality Risk: JAMA

In a groundbreaking study conducted in Sweden, researchers have unveiled concerning findings regarding the mortality risk associated with hypochondriasis, commonly known as health anxiety disorder. Published in December 2023, the study delves into the all-cause and cause-specific mortality among a sizable cohort of individuals grappling with this often-underdiagnosed psychiatric condition. The study concluded that hypochondriatic […]

WHO Adds R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine to Prequalified List

Malaria inflicts a disproportionate burden on children in the African Region, taking up nearly half a million lives annually. Global statistics from 2022 reported 249 million malaria cases and 608,000 deaths across 85 countries. In a ongoing battle against this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to its list of […]

Stressful events in pregnancy may increase risk of childhood asthma and wheeze

Maternal stressful life events during pregnancy may increase risk of childhood asthma and wheeze suggests a new study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Studies have linked prenatal maternal psychosocial stress to childhood wheeze/asthma but have rarely investigated factors that may mitigate risks. A study was done to investigate associations between prenatal […]

Higher intake of vitamin B1 associated with lower risk of age-related macular degeneration

Vitamin B1, called thiamine, is a water-soluble, colourless, odourless, and slightly bitter vitamin necessary for all living organisms. It is a cofactor for various enzymes involved in metabolic processes, mainly carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism. Since humans cannot produce their own vitamin B1, it must be obtained through food sources. Deficiency in vitamin B1 has […]

Maisonneuve fracture treated with novel suture-button system stabilization combined with plate and arthroscopic assistance

Maisonneuve fractures, named after Jules Germain Francois Maisonneuve, were first described in 1840.These fractures account for approximately 5% of all ankle traumas requiring surgical intervention. Diagnosis is made through radiographic imaging and clinical evaluation, including specific tests such as the Cotton test, pronation-external rotation test, squeeze test, and crossed-leg test. Puddu et al conducted a […]

Intranasal Epinephrine Spray Outperforms Autoinjectors for treatment of anaphylaxis

The recent updates to the acute anaphylaxis guideline have highlighted the need for improved therapeutic options to address existing gaps in care as a top priority. According to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global, researchers have concluded that NDS1C offers a needle-free, user-friendly solution for self-administering epinephrine. This is […]