Entries by aaron

Peribulbar anaesthesia in ophthalmic surgery linked to development of pulmonary oedema

Researchers have found in  new study that Peribulbar anaesthesia in ophthalmic surgery was linked to development of  pulmonary oedema. Further it was found that majority of patients developed Pulmonary oedema during vitreoretinal procedures, particularly diabetic vitrectomies. The research has been published in the Indian Journal of Anaesthesia.  Recently published research investigates the occurrence of pulmonary […]

Hormonal Contraceptives Increase Breast Cancer Risk in Women of Reproductive Age

A recent comprehensive study published in the Cancers Journal indicated a higher risk of breast cancer (BC) among women who have used hormonal contraceptives (HC) during their lifetime. This study shows the intricate relationship between hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer with a special focus on women of reproductive age. The data from observational studies around […]

Epigenetic alterations can cause type 2 diabetes, claims study

Sweden: A new study published in Nature Communications has provided increased support for the idea that epigenetic changes can cause type 2 diabetes. The researchers at Lund University now aim to develop methods for disease prevention.  “Our new extensive study confirms our previous findings from smaller studies, showing that epigenetic changes can contribute to the […]

Loss of auditory nerve may trigger tinnitus even in people with normal hearing

A new study from Mass Eye and Ear investigators shows that individuals who report tinnitus, which present as a ringing in the ears in more than one out of ten adults worldwide, are experiencing auditory nerve loss that is not picked up by conventional hearing tests. This work is part of a P50 grant awarded […]

Pro-inflammatory diet in American adults linked with increased gout risk

A recent study unveiled a significant correlation between dietary habits and the risk of developing gout in US adults. The findings of the study were published in Heliyon Journal. The study was based on data from the 2007-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and included 27,710 participants in a critical analysis of the Dietary […]

Omalizumab safely manages Chronic spontaneous urticaria during pregnancy

Treating a pregnant patient with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) can be quite challenging. According to recent findings, most CSU treatments for pregnant patients involved the use of second-generation H1-antihistamines (sgAHs), while information on the safety of Omalizumab is limited. A study found Omalizumab to be a safe treatment option for pregnant women with a history […]

Urinary endocrine-disrupting chemicals do not increase risk of metabolic syndrome among women

A recent multiethnic study highlighted the potential connection between exposure to certain environmental chemicals and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in women. The findings of the study were published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, includes factors like […]

‘Long flu’ has emerged as consequence similar to long COVID

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, extensive research has emerged detailing the virus’s ability to attack multiple organ systems, potentially resulting in a set of enduring and often disabling health problems known as long COVID. Now, new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System […]