Entries by aaron

Acoustic Cardiography with ECG may predict Preeclampsia, reveals study

A new study published in the journal of Clinical Cardiology revealed that acoustic cardiography (ACG), which combines ECG with heart sound analysis, may help in the early detection of preeclampsia (PE). Key parameters like Left Ventricular Ejection Time (LVET) and Q2S2Max showed significant changes in women with preeclampsia. When these measures were combined with clinical risk […]

Aspirin therapy proved ineffective in treating chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: Study

A randomised placebo-controlled Finnish study showed that aspirin therapy does not provide significant relief for people suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps who are hypersensitive to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The results of a joint study performed by the University of Eastern Finland, University of Helsinki and HUS Inflammation Center were published in the […]

Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Use Linked to Higher Meningioma Risk in Women: JAMA

Researchers have found in a new study that women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate had a higher risk of developing meningioma. Investigators have determined that women who used depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) were at higher risk for the development of meningioma, especially with long-term use or when it was initiated at an older age. This finding […]

Vitamin D Deficiency tied to increased Respiratory Infection Risk in Preschool Children: Study

Researchers have found in a new study that vitamin D deficiency independently increased the risk of respiratory infections in preschool children, especially in vulnerable groups. Hence, targeted screening and supplementation may help reduce early childhood morbidity. Vitamin D is well known for its role in skeletal health and calcium metabolism, but in recent years growing […]

DMF Effectively Manages Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis in Real-World Study

According to a new study, treatment with dimethyl fumarate provided significant clinical improvement in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis when observed under real-world practice conditions. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder marked by erythematous scaly plaques, impaired quality of life, and systemic comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Conventional systemic therapies and biologics […]

Prolonged labour duration in women with pregestational diabetes: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Women with pregestational diabetes have increased rates of adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes, including congenital malformations, preeclampsia, stillbirth, fetal macrosomia, and caesarean delivery compared to women without diabetes. The risk of emergency caesarean section (CS) is 3–4 times higher compared to women without diabetes and despite therapeutic initiatives and technological advancements, the overall CS rate […]

Routine Asthma Screening Shows Benefits in Communities with High Asthma Prevalence: ERS Study

Researchers were able to identify more patients with asthma in specific communities by screening all children during routine wellness visits and asking about potential home environmental triggers, according to new research. The authors of an abstract, “Screening for Asthma and Related Environmental Risks in a High-Risk Pediatric Populations: A Descriptive Analysis of Universal Screening,” will […]