Entries by aaron

C-reactive Protein–Triglyceride Glucose Index Independently Predicts Stroke Risk in Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: Study

Researchers have identified in a new study that the C-reactive protein–triglyceride glucose index (CTI) is linearly and positively correlated with stroke risk among subjects with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. The study concluded that CTI not only better predicts stroke risk compared to the well-established triglyceride–glucose index (TyG), but also represents a useful risk marker among patients […]

Single-Dose Clesrovimab Safely Lowers RSV Infections and Hospitalizations in Infants: NEJM

Researchers have found in a new clinical trial that a single dose of clesrovimab, a long-acting investigational monoclonal antibody targeting site IV of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) fusion protein, significantly reduced the risk of RSV-associated illness in healthy infants. The study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, evaluated the safety and efficacy […]

Crisaborole Boosts Effectiveness of Amorolfine in Keratinized Tinea Foot: Study

Researchers have found in a new study that adding two percent crisaborole ointment to amorolfine hydrochloride cream significantly enhances therapeutic outcomes in the management of keratinized tinea foot. Tinea foot, a common superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, often presents in a chronic keratinized form where thickened skin and scaling limit the penetration and efficacy […]

Albuminuria, Not Kidney Function, Predicts Future Cancer Risk, reveals study

Researchers have determined in a new study that albuminuria, and not diminished kidney function, is independently associated with a greater risk of cancer development. The research, involving more than 1.3 million participants in 54 global cohorts, showed albuminuria levels to be associated consistently with site-specific and overall cancer risk, while eGFR had no apparent correlation […]

Midlife Hypertension Increased Vascular Dementia Risk: Study

A new study published in the journal of Alzheimer’s & Dementia found that high blood pressure during midlife is strongly associated with an increased risk of dementia later in life, particularly vascular dementia, while hypertension during pregnancy appears to have little impact on long-term cognitive health. This study examined health data from 1,363,457 women with a […]

Hormone Therapy for VMS: Safe in Women 50–59, Risky in Those 70+, Finds JAMA Study

USA: A secondary analysis of two randomized clinical trials found that conjugated equine estrogens (CEE) alone and CEE plus medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) reduced vasomotor symptoms (VMS) without raising ASCVD risk in postmenopausal women aged 50–59. However, in women aged 70 and older with VMS, ASCVD risks increased. Findings support HT use in women 50–59, caution […]

On-duty doctor removed after rat bites passenger at Indore Airport

Indore: Following an incident where a passenger was bitten by a rat while waiting for his flight to Bengaluru at Indore airport, authorities have removed an on-duty doctor for his alleged insensitive behaviour, officials said.   A man travelling from Indore to Bengaluru was bitten by a rat on Tuesday in the departure area of the airport. […]

Meditation may help treat depression and gaming addiction, finds study

Mindfulness meditation may help people struggling with concurrent depression and Internet gaming disorder, according to a study. Guang-Heng Dong and colleagues treated 59 people with depression and Internet gaming disorder (IGD)-which is characterized by excessive and dysregulated video game playing. About a third of people struggling with IGD also suffer from depression. For some, gaming […]

Sweet Vanilla Scent Reduces Injection Pain during anesthesia for maxillary molars in Children: Study

A study found that a 2% sweet vanilla scent effectively distracted children aged 7-9 years, reducing injection pain during infiltration anesthesia for maxillary molars. The findings suggest that simple sensory interventions may help ease pediatric dental anxiety and discomfort. Published in Journal of Integrative & Complementary Medicine (Shadman et al., 2025), the randomized, double-blind, controlled […]