Entries by aaron

Tetracyclines Reduce Fever and Hospital Stay in Mycoplasma pneumoniae Patients: Study

A new study published in the journal of Open Forum Infectious Diseases showed that tetracyclines are associated with shorter hospital stays and fever durations than macrolides and fluoroquinolones in patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. Knowing the epidemiological features of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia is essential for making well-informed diagnostic choices and developing the best possible treatment […]

Patients’ own autoantibodies may hold key to boosting cancer immunotherapy response, reveals research

A landmark study has revealed that autoantibodies-immune proteins traditionally associated with autoimmune disease-may profoundly influence how cancer patients respond to immunotherapy. The study, published  in Nature, offers a potential breakthrough in solving one of modern-day oncology’s most frustrating mysteries: why checkpoint inhibitors work for some patients but not others-and how we can extend their benefits […]

Total Thyroidectomy Safe in Obese Patients Despite Longer Operative Times: Study

Researchers have found in a new study that Total thyroidectomy can be safely performed in obese patients without an increased risk of surgery-related complications, despite the longer operative durations associated with higher BMI. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of postoperative morbidity. We aimed to analyze the impact of BMI on surgical complications in […]

During pregnancy, are newer antiseizure medications safer than older drugs?

A new study that examined older and newer medications to treat seizures has found that using some medications during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of malformations at birth, or birth defects. The study is published July 16, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “Seizures can lead to […]

Blood test may rule out future dementia risk: Study

A new study, published in Nature Medicine, has investigated the potential of specific biomarkers such as tau217, Neurofilament Light (NfL), and Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) to predict the occurrence of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, up to ten years before an actual diagnosis in cognitively healthy older adults living in the community. Previous research has […]

Brief Maternal Oxygen Inhalation in Third Trimester may Alter Fetal Hemodynamics, suggest study

A new study published in the BMC European Journal of Medical Research showed that brief maternal oxygen inhalation in third trimester leads to higher pulsatility index for the pulmonary artery (PPI) and lower cerebroplacental ratio (CPR). These changes suggest a potential impact on fetal circulation, warranting further investigation into its implications. Newborns have not been […]

RECK effective opioid-sparing local anesthetic for patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion: study

Ropivacaine-epinephrine-clonidine-ketorolac is an effective opioid-sparing local anesthetic for patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion: study Ropivacaine-Epinephrine-Clonidine-Ketorolac (RECK) cocktail can improve pain control in patients undergoing lumbar decompression. Given the aging population, rising healthcare costs, the opioid epidemic, and associations of acute pain control with long-term opioid use, effective opioid-sparing analgesia following spinal fusion surgery may impart […]

From Womb to Wellness: The Impact of Prenatal and Perinatal Factors on Cardiovascular Health in Childhood, study finds

Associations between prenatal and perinatal factors and cardiovascular health (CVH) trajectories in children from childhood through adolescence were investigated, emphasizing the significance of the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) framework. This framework includes four behavioral (diet, physical activity, sleep duration, nicotine exposure) and four biological factors (BMI, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol) assessed on […]

New discovery reveals the role of spinal cord in bladder control

Urinary incontinence is a devastating condition affecting over 33 million Americans, according to the National Association for Continence, leading to significant adverse impacts on patients’ mental health and quality of life. Disorders of urination are also a key feature of all neurological disorders. A USC research team has now made major progress in understanding how […]