While rib fractures are common in blunt thoracic trauma, dislocations of the costovertebral joints (CVJs) are extremely rare and typically involve the first, eleventh, or twelfth rib. Natalia Gorelik et al reported a rare case of dislocation of the left fourth and sixth CVJs in a 36-year-old man who was run over by a car. […]
A recent study scrutinized various inflow control methods used during laparoscopic subsegmentectomy in liver resections to determine their impact on patient outcomes. This study was published in BMC Surgery by Wang and colleagues. The study offers clinicians substantial evidence that both the half-Pringle and Pringle maneuvers are safe and effective methods for inflow control during […]
Cyprus: A recent study published in Atherosclerosis Plus has reported a significant reduction in HDL-C, total cholesterol (TC), and apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) levels in patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Hence, the researchers suggest considering lipid profile parameters when assessing such patients. Multiple myeloma, also called plasma cell myeloma, is the second most common haematological malignancy, […]
Denmark: Researchers from the University of Copenhagen reported in their original research article that their study revealed a reduced risk of autism, a lower load of autistic symptoms, and a decreased risk of ADHD diagnosis for mothers with higher levels of 25(OH)D before starting the intervention. However, high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation during pregnancy had no […]
USA: Findings from a small clinical trial showed that twice-daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain may boost mental processes (cognitive function) in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings were published online in the journal General Psychiatry. The technology, known as transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS for short, may help to fire up the […]
Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state is higher among patients with type 1 diabetes compared with type 2 diabetes suggests a new study published in the Diabetes Care The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is a rare and life-threatening complication of diabetes. We aimed to estimate the incidence of HHS and describe the clinical and biomarker profiles of patients […]
In the Netherlands, where the healthcare system grapples with the staggering burden of over one million patients combating type 2 diabetes (T2D), a significant breakthrough has emerged. A study evaluating the cost-effectiveness of integrating finerenone, a promising therapeutic addition to standard care, offers hope for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and T2D. The […]
SGLT2 inhibitors may lower risk of diabetic nephropathy and cut progression of diabetic retinopathy suggests a new study published in the JAMA. Diabetic nephropathy and diabetic retinopathy share many similarities in pathophysiological processes. Preclinical studies have shown that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) have a protective role in the risk of diabetic retinopathy. A study […]
A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial conducted across three teaching hospitals in China evaluated the efficacy of low-dose esketamine as an adjuvant to propofol-based sedation during same-visit bidirectional endoscopy. The study aimed to explore whether the addition of esketamine could potentially reduce the occurrence of adverse events such as desaturation and hypotension. This study […]
China: Light therapy significantly improves sleep and psychobehavioral symptoms and leads to relatively fewer side effects in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study published in PLOS One has revealed. The cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease is often accompanied by sleep disturbances and psycho-behavioral symptoms including apathetic and depressive behavior, agitation and aggression. Photobiomodulation […]