A new study published in the British Medical Journal showed that diabetes mellitus (DM) and low BMI have negative influence on long-term survival in individuals with chronic total occlusion (CTO). One of the more difficult subtypes of coronary artery disease (CAD) is chronic complete occlusion. About one-fourth of individuals with chronic coronary syndrome and 16% […]
A study conducted at the University of Helsinki found that children and adults who follow a vegan diet had on average adequate intakes of calcium and vitamin D, nutrients important to bone health, but their bone metabolism differed from those who follow an omnivorous diet. The MIRA2 study conducted at the University of Helsinki investigated […]
A new study published in the journal of Clinical Cardiology revealed that acoustic cardiography (ACG), which combines ECG with heart sound analysis, may help in the early detection of preeclampsia (PE). Key parameters like Left Ventricular Ejection Time (LVET) and Q2S2Max showed significant changes in women with preeclampsia. When these measures were combined with clinical risk […]
A randomised placebo-controlled Finnish study showed that aspirin therapy does not provide significant relief for people suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps who are hypersensitive to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The results of a joint study performed by the University of Eastern Finland, University of Helsinki and HUS Inflammation Center were published in the […]
Researchers have found in a new study that women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate had a higher risk of developing meningioma. Investigators have determined that women who used depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) were at higher risk for the development of meningioma, especially with long-term use or when it was initiated at an older age. This finding […]
Researchers have found in a new study that vitamin D deficiency independently increased the risk of respiratory infections in preschool children, especially in vulnerable groups. Hence, targeted screening and supplementation may help reduce early childhood morbidity. Vitamin D is well known for its role in skeletal health and calcium metabolism, but in recent years growing […]
According to a new study, treatment with dimethyl fumarate provided significant clinical improvement in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis when observed under real-world practice conditions. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder marked by erythematous scaly plaques, impaired quality of life, and systemic comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Conventional systemic therapies and biologics […]
Women with pregestational diabetes have increased rates of adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes, including congenital malformations, preeclampsia, stillbirth, fetal macrosomia, and caesarean delivery compared to women without diabetes. The risk of emergency caesarean section (CS) is 3–4 times higher compared to women without diabetes and despite therapeutic initiatives and technological advancements, the overall CS rate […]
People who suspect that their sense of smell has been dulled after a bout of COVID-19 are likely correct, a new study using an objective, 40-odor test shows. Even those who do not notice any olfactory issues may be impaired. Led by the National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER initiative and supported by its Clinical Science […]
Researchers were able to identify more patients with asthma in specific communities by screening all children during routine wellness visits and asking about potential home environmental triggers, according to new research. The authors of an abstract, “Screening for Asthma and Related Environmental Risks in a High-Risk Pediatric Populations: A Descriptive Analysis of Universal Screening,” will […]