A new prospective cohort study has found that children born with low birth weight face an elevated risk of developing bruxism, a condition marked by teeth grinding or clenching during childhood. The findings indicate that while low birth weight itself heightens susceptibility, the relationship is not explained by exclusive breastfeeding, pacifier use, or mental health […]
Sweden: A new 8-year follow-up study has reinforced the connection between obesity, weight gain, and the risk of developing asthma in adults. Conducted by Reshed Abohalaka from the Krefting Research Centre at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and colleagues, the research highlights that both baseline obesity and significant weight gain substantially raise the likelihood of […]
Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of hair loss in both men and women-also called male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss. Topical minoxidil is an approved treatment, but it has poor water solubility and skin permeability. New research in Advanced Healthcare Materials reveals that stevioside, a natural sweetener derived from the Stevia plant, […]
New mothers are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and activities of daily living, as well as develop sleep disorders, if they give birth by cesarean delivery (C-section), suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting. “Sleep is often overlooked in postpartum recovery, but it is central to a mother’s physical […]
A new drug combination could significantly delay the progression of a life-threatening form of prostate cancer in men with specific genetic mutations, finds a major international trial led by UCL researchers. The Phase III AMPLITUDE trial, published in Nature Medicine, tested the addition of niraparib, a type of targeted cancer drug known as a PARP […]
Total knee replacement surgery for knee osteoarthritis has increased tremendously during the past few decades. But still, 15-19% of the patients are not satisfied with the surgical outcome. Therefore, alternative ways of aligning a TKR have gained interest. The principle of strict KA is to restore the native joint line of the knee by positioning […]
A new meta-analysis suggests that clopidogrel may be a safer and more effective option than aspirin for patients who have completed dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The findings could reshape post-PCI treatment strategies by challenging the long-held dominance of aspirin as the standard maintenance therapy. The systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated […]
Researchers have determined in a new study that adolescents who have diagnosed concussions have over a 60% greater risk of suicide than those with orthopedic injuries. The research emphasizes an important mental health issue, indicating that for every additional concussion, the risk increases. With the increasing numbers of children and young adults experiencing concussions, the […]
Singapore: A new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has found that toddlers with higher daily screen time exposure (STE) are more likely to show signs of autism, particularly in social-communication skills. The research, led by Erdembileg Sundarimaa from the Child Development Unit (CDU), Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children’s Medical Institute, […]
Netherlands: A new study published in JAMA Network Open has found that outcomes for patients with traumatic acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) do not significantly differ between those treated in centers favoring early surgical intervention and those preferring conservative management. Thomas A. Van Essen from the University Neurosurgical Center, Holland, Leiden University Medical Center, Haaglanden Medical […]