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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
USA: A recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery has found a connection between the use of acid reflux medications and the likelihood of undergoing supraglottoplasty in infants diagnosed with laryngomalacia. The research, led by Dr. Habib Zalzal from the Department of Otolaryngology at Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC, sought to determine whether […]
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that behavioral therapy is as effective as drug therapy in managing overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. These results support considering behavioral therapy as a first-line treatment option in clinical guidelines for urinary symptoms in PD. The symptoms of OAB […]