USA: A new study published in Arthritis and Rheumatology has highlighted the significant role of physical therapy (PT) in reducing the need for intra-articular injections among individuals with newly diagnosed knee osteoarthritis (OA). The research, led by Deepak Kumar and colleagues from Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, examined how the timing, frequency, and type of PT […]
Italy: A small study published in the European Journal of Pediatrics has revealed that children and adolescents with obesity who have stronger leg muscles are at a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome (MetS). Researchers emphasized the importance of promoting physical activity from an early age to support muscle integrity and long-term metabolic health. The […]
Early-onset gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are rising at alarming rates worldwide and, in the U.S., are increasing faster than any other type of early-onset cancer, including breast cancer, according to two recent literature reviews from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “Early-Onset Gastrointestinal Cancers: A Review,” published today in JAMA, provides a comprehensive analysis of the incidence, risk factors, […]
UK: A recent study published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease highlights a concerning link between hospitalisation in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a significantly heightened risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and mortality within the year following discharge. Conducted by Anne E. Ioannides and her colleagues at […]
China: Individuals with cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and stroke are at a significantly elevated risk of developing neurological and psychiatric disorders—and of progressing to more severe neuropsychiatric conditions and death—according to a large-scale longitudinal study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. The research, conducted by Jiang Li, […]
In a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, a team led by Dr. SHA Feng from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, collaborating with Dr. Jed A. Barash from the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea and Prof. W. Andrew Kofke from the University of Pennsylvania, found that regular opioid […]
Recent study focused on mothers’ experiences receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis, aiming to discern its impact on their emotional well-being and child care. Analyzing data from 40 mothers—42.5% receiving a prenatal diagnosis, 17.5% during labor/delivery, and 40% postnatally—the investigation employed reflexive thematic analysis to derive four pivotal themes: the identity of the person delivering the […]
Fear of vision loss may deter some patients from undergoing necessary cataract surgery, according to a newly published study. Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible blindness, and surgery remains the only effective treatment. The study, recently published in The Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology, highlights the trust patients place in their physicians and the critical […]
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that Type II cryoglobulinemic vasculitis was the most common form of cutaneous vasculitis (CV) in individuals with primary Sjögren disease and was associated with poorer outcomes. A severe and varied side effect of primary Sjögren disease, cutaneous vasculitis (CV) frequently signifies systemic involvement […]
A study published in Skeletal Radiology suggests that CT imaging may offer a more accurate evaluation of bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with diabetes compared to traditional methods. Among over 1,000 participants, those with diabetes particularly with reduced kidney function showed higher baseline vertebral BMD and significant increases over time. The study was conducted […]