A recent study published in BMC Nephrology found early diagnosis and risk assessment through renalase, dopamine, and norepinephrine underlying chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its strong link to arterial hypertension (HT). CKD affects millions globally and often leads to irreversible kidney damage. More than 90% of individuals with CKD develop HT, which is a major […]
A new study published in the journal of Cureus showed that metabolic syndrome (MetS) was present in roughly 28% of major depressive disorder (MDD) patients who had not yet received therapy. Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects an estimated 280 million people worldwide and is a primary cause of disability, with the WHO projecting that it […]
Researchers have discovered in a new study that using Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) early in the course of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 can substantially lower the long-term risk of stroke and death. The research conducted on more than 180,000 patients in the United States, revealed individuals who were administered Paxlovid within five days of a COVID-19 diagnosis experienced reduced […]
Researchers have found in a new study that all diuretics can influence the risk of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), either positively or negatively, depending on a patient’s medical history. These effects appear to be more associated with the overall efficacy of each diuretic class rather than their specific mechanisms of action. This study aims […]
Phase 3 trial results released by Protagonist Therapeutics has revealed that icotrokinra, an oral IL-23 receptor inhibitor, achieved clear or nearly clear skin in 66% of patients with scalp psoriasis and 77% with genital psoriasis after 16 weeks of treatment.The study data was presented separately at the 2025 Society for Investigative Dermatology (SID) Annual Meeting […]
Researchers have found in a hospital-based randomized trial that Initiating oral or injectable naltrexone at hospital discharge significantly reduced heavy drinking in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) . It is strange that despite its effectiveness, fewer than 2% of hospitalized patients with alcohol-related illnesses are offered medication. The study highlights the hospital as a […]
South Korea: A recent nationwide cohort study published in Scientific Reports has highlighted a significant link between atopic diseases and an increased risk of knee osteoarthritis (OA), with individuals suffering from multiple atopic conditions being at a particularly higher risk. The researchers revealed that atopic diseases like asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis were linked […]
Recently published research assessed copeptin levels during the entire perioperative period of open adult cardiac surgeries involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in a prospective cohort study at a tertiary care hospital. The study included 61 patients, but ultimately analyzed data from 57 after exclusions for specific surgical conditions. Patients were sorted into subgroups based on their […]
USA: A meta-analysis of 12,860 adults revealed that obesity significantly increased the odds of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with a nearly fivefold higher risk (OR 4.84). However, only 31.5% of individuals with OSA were obese, while 44.4% were overweight. Overweight individuals had twice the odds of developing OSA (OR 2.18). The study, published in eClinicalMedicine, […]
Finland: In a recent long-term study evaluating treatment approaches for stress urinary incontinence (SUI), researchers have found that the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure continues to deliver more favorable patient satisfaction outcomes than polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAHG) injections. The 5-year follow-up findings shed light on the durability and efficacy of both treatment options, commonly offered to […]