Entries by aaron

Imposter Syndrome among Orthopaedic Surgery residents extremely common and disproportionately affects female residents: Study

Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals experience persistent self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy despite achieving objective measures of success. This phenomenon is associated with lower job satisfaction, increased rates of burnout, and reduced productivity. Harsh Wadhwa et al conducted a study to determine the prevalence of imposter syndrome among orthopaedic surgery residents […]

No Clear Winner: Three Dual-Drug Hypertension Therapies Work Equally Well in Indian Adults, TOPSPIN Trial Finds

India: A large multicentre clinical trial conducted in India has found that three commonly prescribed dual-drug regimens for high blood pressure are equally effective and well-tolerated in South Asian adults. The findings, published in Nature Medicine, provide important evidence to guide hypertension management in the region, where cardiovascular disease remains a major cause of illness […]

Rilzabrutinib reduces itch and hives in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria: JAMA

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association found that Rilzabrutinib decreased itching and hives while preserving a positive risk-benefit profile, indicating that it might be a useful therapy for individuals with moderate to severe chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) that is resistant to antihistamines. The primary cause of CSU is the activation […]

Severe Gum Disease Strongly Linked to Chronic Illnesses, Large U.S. Study Finds

USA: A recent large-scale investigation published in the Journal of Periodontology by Muhammad H. A. Saleh and Hamoun Sabri from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry has revealed a dose-dependent relationship between the severity of periodontitis and the presence of multiple systemic health conditions. Using data from electronic health records spanning 2013 to 2023, […]

Fetal Embolization Exhibits Early Success in High-Risk Vein of Galen Malformation: JAMA

USA: Early single-center data suggest that in utero embolization for high-risk Vein of Galen Malformation (VOGM) is feasible, with surviving infants showing normal neurodevelopment; however, the risk of preterm delivery needs further investigation. A preliminary communication published in JAMA by Dr. Darren B. Orbach and colleagues from Boston Children’s Hospital describes the first systematic attempt […]

Chlorhexidine Outperforms Ethanol in Preventing AVF Infections During Buttonhole Cannulation: Trial Finds

Sweden: In a significant advancement for dialysis care, researchers from Linkoping University, Sweden, have found that chlorhexidine is more effective than ethanol in reducing bacterial presence during buttonhole cannulation in patients undergoing haemodialysis via arteriovenous fistula (AVF). The study, led by Karin Staaf and colleagues from the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, was […]

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 […]