A new study published in the journal of Joint Bone Spine showed that dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) results in quicker complete tophus resolution compared to ultrasound in patients with gout. Gout is the most prevalent cause of inflammatory arthritis globally and is brought on by the accumulation of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals following prolonged hyperuricemia. […]
Researchers have discovered in a new study that high serum uric acid (SUA) levels are highly correlated with the risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with long-term diabetes. Eye and kidney complications of diabetes are a serious problem in clinical settings. The cross-sectional study at Shanghai General Hospital found […]
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala State Human Rights Commission on Tuesday directed the formation of a medical team under the Director of Medical Education to investigate the recent deaths due to rabies infection. Commission Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas directed the proposed team to submit a report in this regard within one month. According to the PTI report, in the order, the […]
Jaipur: In a big step towards improving hospital infrastructure, the Rajasthan government has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for government medical colleges and hospitals. The SOP, developed jointly by the Medical Education and Public Works Departments, aims to improve patient safety and ensure timely hospital maintenance. It was issued based on the directives […]
Vijayawada: In a latest development, the Andhra Pradesh Health Department has appointed renowned radiologist Dr Daggumati Sreehari Rao as the new Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, with Dr Gogineni Sujatha named as the Vice-Chairman. Previously, Medical Dialogues reported that six newly appointed interim members of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, including Dr […]
Israel: A real-world analysis has provided new insights into the kidney-protective effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) in patients with diabetes and an insulin-deficient phenotype. The findings, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, suggest that SGLT2 inhibitors slowed kidney function decline by 21% (HR 0.79) in insulin-deficient diabetes patients over 4.5 years. Users also had […]
China: A recent study published in Scientific Reports has highlighted the significant relationship between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and microcirculatory resistance (AMR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI). The research suggests that the TyG index, a simple yet effective marker of insulin […]
A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) shows that premature deaths attributable to consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increase significantly according to their share in individuals’ total energy intake. The new study, appearing in the American […]
A new study published in The Canadian Journal of Cardiology analyzed sports-related sudden cardiac arrest (Sr-SCA) across 5 Canadian provinces and revealed that middle-aged recreational athletes are more frequently affected than young competitive athletes. The research examined emergency medical services (EMS) records from 2016 to 2020 and found that Sr-SCA, while rare, has a relatively […]
Researchers have found in a new study that patients with diabetes undergoing cataract surgery face a significantly higher risk of postoperative complications, including a 17% increased chance of postoperative endophthalmitis (POE) and more than three times the likelihood of posterior capsule rupture. However, the use of intracameral and topical antibiotics has been shown to effectively […]