Entries by aaron

Walking Faster and Farther Reduces CV Risk among People with High Blood Pressure: Study

Analysis of over 36,000 people with high blood pressure has shown that taking more steps, even below the recommended daily target of 10,000 steps, and walking faster, is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of major problems of the heart and blood vessels. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, […]

CGM Metrics Strongly Predict 5-Year Mortality Risk in Diabetes, Study Shows

USA: A new long-term analysis published in Diabetes Care has highlighted the potential of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics to predict the risk of death among individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The study, led by Tomoki Okuno from the Department of Biostatistics at the University of California, Los Angeles, in collaboration with […]

SGLT2 Inhibitors Fail to Impact MI Severity or Outcomes in T2DM Patients: Study

Germany: A retrospective cohort study has found that prior use of SGLT2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients did not reduce myocardial infarction (MI) size or decrease adverse events during hospitalization for MI treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The study, published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders by Istvan Bojti and colleagues from the […]

DMARD Use and Rheumatoid Arthritis Raise Mortality in Bronchiectasis Patients: Study Shows

South Korea: A large-scale study from South Korea has found that individuals living with both bronchiectasis and rheumatoid arthritis face more than double the risk of death compared to those with bronchiectasis alone. The research, published in Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease, also indicates that RA seropositivity and the use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs may […]

Low vitamin B12 levels associated with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis: Study

A new study published in the Journal of Pediatric Urology found that children who have low or borderline vitamin B12 levels are more prone to experience primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE). Urinary control systems may be impacted by micronutrient deficits, especially those involving vitamin B12. The most prevalent voiding issue in the pediatric population is […]

Pain Meets Peace: Study Evaluates Dexmedetomidine in Chronic Pain with Anxiety and Depression

Chronic pain frequently coexists with anxiety and depression, complicating treatment outcomes and exacerbating patients’ suffering. Dexmedetomidine (DEX), a selective α2-adrenoreceptor agonist used primarily in perioperative settings, has shown promise in alleviating these co-occurring symptoms due to its analgesic and anxiolytic properties. However, its application in chronic pain patients who also suffer from anxiety and depression […]

Evidence gaps remain for AI eye imaging devices approved for patient care

Regulator-approved AI models used in eye care vary widely in providing evidence for clinical performance and lack transparency about training data, including details of gender, age and ethnicity, according to a new review led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Moorfields Eye Hospital. The analysis, published in the journal npj Digital Medicine, examined […]

Chronic hives: Researchers identify most effective, safest treatments

A new international study led by researchers at McMaster University has identified the most effective and safest treatments for people suffering from chronic urticaria, more commonly known as chronic hives. Published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology on July 15, 2025, the study is the first comprehensive network meta-analysis to compare more than 40 […]

Updated Clinical Practice Guideline on Adult Sinusitis: Emphasis on Patient Education, Shared Decision-Making, and Evidence-Based Treatment

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG): Adult Sinusitis Update today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. The purpose of this multidisciplinary guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities in managing adult sinusitis and to provide explicit and actionable guidance that can be implemented across all clinical […]

Depression often associated with early menopause: Why some women are at greater risk?

Premature menopause has been described as a life-changing diagnosis with profound physical, psychological, and social consequences. Affected women not only experience the effects of estrogen deficiency, but they also experience the unanticipated loss of reproductive function. However, some women are more adversely affected by these changes than others. A new study helps explore reasons for […]