China: A prospective cohort study published in BMJ Open has revealed a strong link between long-term atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) levels and the development and progression of carotid atherosclerosis (CAS). The research, conducted by Hui Li and colleagues from the Department of Health Management Center, Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital, highlights the potential of AIP […]
Researchers have found in a new study that pregnancy-associated acute kidney injury poses a major risk to maternal health in low- and middle-income countries. Therefore strengthening prevention strategies for common causes and expanding antenatal care access can help minimize harmful effects on both mothers and babies. The study was published in the journal of Bull […]
New research in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism reveals that metformin, a medication traditionally prescribed to treat diabetes, is linked to lower risks of dementia and early death. In the study by investigators at Taipei Medical University that included 452,777 adults with varying degrees of overweight and obesity, 35,784 cases of dementia and 76,048 deaths occurred […]
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that during endocrine neck surgery, fiber-based near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) improves parathyroid gland identification and might potentially lower complications. Accurately identifying and protecting parathyroid glands (PGs) during parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy is essential since their removal or injury can result in hypoparathyroidism. Thus, this study […]
People who practised blowing through a conch shell regularly for six months experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a small randomised controlled trial published today (Monday) in ERJ Open Research. OSA is a common sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops during the night due to a blocked airway. […]
A new study in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health finds parents’ workplace chemical exposure may be linked to a range of behavioral challenges and developmental delays in their children with autism. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that is marked by challenges with social skills, communication struggles and repetitive behaviors. Autism traits can […]
India: A new prospective cohort study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology has shed light on the patterns of liver injury and recovery in patients with abdominal tuberculosis (ATB) undergoing anti-tuberculosis treatment (ATT). Conducted by Abhishek Kumar and colleagues from the Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), […]
A new study has found that the bone fracture protection women get from menopausal hormone therapy (MHT, also known as HRT) disappears within a year of stopping treatment. In the new study, published in Lancet Healthy Longevity, experts from the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham, also found that in most cases, stopping […]
The skin acts as the body’s first line of defense against external threats. However, as we age, the epidermis—the outermost layer of skin—gradually becomes thinner and loses its protective strength. About 90% of the cells in this layer are keratinocytes, which originate from deeper layers of the epidermis and migrate upward, ultimately forming the skin’s […]
In a recent study comparing the Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) values obtained from Acumen™ arterial pressure transducer and ClearSight™ continuous non-invasive blood pressure monitor, the primary objective was to assess the potential impact on intraoperative hypotension incidence and perioperative complications. Intraoperative hypotension is a significant concern due to its association with increased post-operative morbidities and […]