Entries by aaron

Use of Eplerenone potential strategy to reduce arterial inflammation among persons with HIV: JAMA

USA: Eplerenone was shown to significantly reduce arterial inflammation in a 12-month, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial of 26 well-treated persons with HIV (PWH) without known cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The researchers observed an even greater effect in the most diseased segment of the index vessel. “Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonism by Eplerenone may be a potential strategy to […]

Benidipine calcium channel blocker may reduce cigarette smoke-induced senescent cells and improves emphysema

France: In a recent study published in Aging, the researchers performed a chemical screen, using an FDA-approved drug library, to identify compounds selectively promoting the death of CS-induced senescent lung cells.  In the study, researchers Alberta Palazzo, and colleagues from France revealed that benidipine calcium channel blocker promotes the death of cigarette smoke-induced senescent cells and […]

Antioxidants after post-space irrigation increase bond strength favouring glass fiber post-cementation: Study

Brazil: A recent study published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry has shed light on the effect of antioxidants after post-space irrigation on the adhesive interface of glass fibre post-cementation. The researchers revealed that the antioxidants (10% sodium ascorbate and 20% alpha-tocopherol) used after post-space irrigation with sodium hypochlorite appear to increase the […]

Inflow control may safely reduce blood loss in laparoscopic subsegmentectomy of liver

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 […]

Lower HDL-C, total cholesterol and apolipoprotein A-I levels encountered in multiple myeloma

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, […]

High-dose vitamin D During pregnancy Fails to Reduce Autism and ADHD risk in kids

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 […]

Transcranial direct current stimulation may boost mental processes in patients wit Alzheimer’s disease: Study

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 […]