Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children is a common but often underdiagnosed condition that can impact growth, behavior, and long-term health. Identifying modifiable risk factors is therefore critical. A new study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics has highlighted a strong association between mouth breathing and sleep-disordered breathing in school-aged children, pointing toward the importance of early […]
China: Low vitamin D levels may contribute not only to the development of Meniere’s disease (MD) but also to the severity of associated hearing loss, a new study published in Frontiers in Neurology has revealed. Conducted by Dr. Yunqin Wu and colleagues from the Department of Neurology at Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, China, the research found […]
Researchers have found in a new study that white spot lesions (WSLs) on enamel allow greater penetration of hydrogen peroxide and yield less favorable optical outcomes—especially after in-office bleaching—suggesting that at-home bleaching may be a safer, more esthetically favorable option for managing these lesions. In this in-vitro study published in Clinical Oral Investigations, forty premolars […]
A recent study published in the journal of BMC Nephrology revealed that no significant relationship between high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (h-cTnT) and IV iron, but IV iron therapy remains important for hemodialysis patients. The cross-sectional investigation from February 2023 to October 2024 in a dialysis unit, involved 244 patients who had been on hemodialysis for at […]
USA: A study found that female veterans with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) had significantly higher rates of pregnancy loss and severe maternal morbidity compared to other veterans. These risks were elevated beyond those seen in the general population. The investigation, published in ACR Open Rheumatology by Dr. Deirdre A. Quinn from […]
For patients with amputations affecting the hand, toe transfer surgery provides an alternative to replanting the amputated digits and may lead to greater improvement in hand function and other key outcomes, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). […]
A new study published in the journal of PloS One found that people who used smartphones while sitting on the toilet had a 46% higher risk of developing hemorrhoids when compared to non-users. One key factor was prolonged toilet time, with 37.3% of phone users reporting spending more than 5 minutes per trip. This research […]
Breast milk is the first ‘super food’ for many babies. Full of vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive compounds, it helps build the young immune system and is widely considered the optimal source of infant nutrition. Not all mothers, however, have the opportunity to directly breastfeed multiple times during the day and night, and might use […]
Macular edema (ME) develops when fluid leaks into the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision, typically as a result of retinal vascular leakage in conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), or diabetic retinopathy. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) fuels abnormal vessel growth and leakage, […]
Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic, immune-mediated disorder characterized by non-scarring hair loss, with profound psychological and social consequences, particularly among adolescents. While several therapeutic options exist, efficacy remains variable, and safe long-term treatments are limited for younger patients. Recently, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have emerged as promising therapies, with upadacitinib—a selective JAK1 inhibitor—gaining attention […]