USA: A large Veterans Affairs (VA) cohort study has found that taking nicotinamide—a vitamin B3 derivative sold over the counter—significantly lowers the risk of developing skin cancer. The protective effect was strongest when the supplement was started soon after a patient’s first skin cancer diagnosis, according to findings published in JAMA Dermatology by Dr. Kimberly […]
Australia: In a recently published case series in BMC Nephrology, researchers from the University of Sydney, led by Dr. Raymond Lin, have demonstrated that with tailored protocols and safety precautions, radioiodine (I-131) therapy can be safely administered to patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) on haemodialysis (HD) who are being treated for thyroid cancer. […]
A preclinical evaluation of a new ’dual-mode’ tracer agent shows promise in not only helping surgeons image and plan prostate cancer procedures, but also provide them with much more consistent and targeted guidance during surgery. The agent uses a single tracer molecule labeled with Fluorine-18-a common isotope used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans-for diagnostic […]
Patients with atrial fibrillation who live in neighborhoods with poor access to full-service grocery stores face sharply higher odds of stroke and death, according to a new study from Tulane University. Researchers at Tulane University School of Medicine found that, compared with similar patients in better-served areas, those in food deserts had more than double […]
Cancer of the voice box or larynx is an important public health burden. In 2021, there were an estimated 1.1 million cases of laryngeal cancer worldwide, and approximately 100,000 people died from it. Risk factors include smoking, alcohol abuse, and infection with human papillomavirus. The prognosis for laryngeal cancer ranges from 35% to 78% survival […]
A new study has determined that mothers who experienced pre-pregnancy hypertension, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), diabetes, or any combination of these three diseases are at greatly elevated risks of coronary heart disease (CHD) and all-cause mortality in the first five years postpartum. The study was published in BMC Cardiovascular Diabetology journal by Angela M. […]
Netherlands: Midazolam sedation can noticeably restrict the natural adaptability of breathing, while s-ketamine largely preserves it, a recent randomized controlled pilot study published in PLOS ONE has shown. Researchers observed that midazolam significantly reduced the variability of both respiratory rate and tidal volume, resulting in a more uniform breathing pattern that may raise the risk […]
China: Researchers have found in new research that lower hemoglobin glycation index (HGI) values are associated with increased short- and long-term mortality among critically ill patients. Hemoglobin glycation index may be a useful prognostic biomarker for risk stratification in intensive care unit (ICU) settings. The study, led by Benji Wang from the Department of Anesthesiology, […]
A new international study presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2025 reveals that adults with atopic eczema (AE) are significantly more likely to experience suicidal thoughts, with researchers uncovering the key factors driving this elevated risk. As one of the largest global investigations to examine the link between AE […]
A new study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that the combination of elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor significantly improved blood glucose regulation in cystic fibrosis patients with abnormal glucose tolerance. Over 48 weeks, patients showed reductions in 2-hour blood glucose and A1C levels, with no safety concerns. Multiple organs are […]