Entries by aaron

Optimized perioperative fluid management, may help mitigate risk of Postoperative urinary retention: Study

Optimized perioperative fluid management, may help mitigate the risk of Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) suggests a new study published in the BMC Surgery. Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) was reported as a common complication in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (pTKA), but descriptions of its prevalence and negative outcomes vary widely and remain inadequately studied. […]

New ACP guideline recommends combination therapy for acute episodic migraines

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has developed new recommendations for treatment of acute episodic migraines in nonpregnant adults in outpatient settings. ACP evaluated pharmacologic treatments known to be effective for migraine treatment using the best available comparative effectiveness evidence of benefits and harms, patients’ values and preferences, and economic evidence in order to prioritize […]

Ovary removal may increases heart failure risk, reports research

Women of childbearing age who had both ovaries removed, in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy, were more likely to develop heart failure later in life, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). Bilateral oophorectomy is often recommended to treat and, in some cases, prevent certain health issues, […]

Low iron could cause brain fog during menopause transition, OU study suggests

New research from the University of Oklahoma sheds light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into menopause. The findings are good news for women experiencing brain fog and other symptoms. Published in the journal Nutrients, the study suggests that when women […]

Visualizing Success: How Airway Ultrasound Enhances Tracheal Intubation Outcomes, study finds

Recent study investigates the potential of preoperative airway ultrasonography (USG) measurements to predict difficult intubation. Specifically, it focuses on hyomental distances measured in neutral and extended head positions, along with the pre-epiglottic space and the distance between the epiglottis and the vocal cords. By analyzing a cohort of 190 patients scheduled for elective surgeries requiring […]

Clinical Photograph Assessment Shows High Accuracy in Caries Detection: Study Finds

China: Researchers have found in a new study that visual assessment of clinical photographs for caries detection shows clinically acceptable accuracy compared to direct intraoral examination, with high specificity indicating strong reliability in identifying healthy tooth structures. The findings were published online in the Journal of Dentistry.  The researchers note that dental caries, though preventable, […]

Calycosin involved in protective role against adriamycin-induced nephrotic syndrome: Study

A new study published in the BMC Nephrology highlighted the potential of calycosin (extracts from the traditional Chinese herb Astragali Radix), in reducing proteinuria and reducing symptoms associated with nephrotic syndrome.  This study used a rat model induced by adriamycin, which is a chemotherapeutic agent known to cause kidney damage, to replicate the pathological features […]

Ranitidine Under Scanner Again: DTAB, CDSCO Recommend New Safety Study, Tighter Monitoring

New Delhi: Amid continued global concerns over the presence of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurities in ranitidine, the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended a fresh, in-depth safety assessment of the drug. It has advised the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to conduct a detailed study evaluating the safety risks associated with NDMA, while also […]