Entries by aaron

CBT-I acceptable and efficacious intervention for managing insomnia in chronic disease populations: JAMA

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is safe and highly effective in improving sleep among individuals living with chronic diseases like cancer, cardiovascular conditions, chronic pain, and stroke.  Insomnia often exhibits compounding physical symptoms and reducing quality of life. Standard treatment guidelines […]

Severe Emphysema on HRCT Signals Higher Heart Disease Risk in COPD Patients: Study

China: Severe emphysema, quantitatively assessed using high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), is a strong independent predictor of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new retrospective study has found. The study was published online in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Researchers found that CAD risk more than […]

Fiber-Reinforced Restorations Improve Fracture Resistance in Endodontically Treated Teeth: Study

A recent study published in Clinical Oral Investigations by Lena Bal, Cangül Keskin, Aybuke Karaca Sakallı, Bilge Ozcan, and İsen Guleç Kocyigit investigated the effect of different reinforcement materials on the fracture resistance of mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavity restorations in endodontically treated teeth. The researchers aimed to determine how applying fiber-reinforced composites to the cervical and […]

AI-Driven Model Predicts Which Preterm Infants Benefit From Platelet Transfusions?

Netherlands: A multicenter study has described the development of a dynamic prediction tool that helps tailor platelet transfusion decisions for preterm infants with severe thrombocytopenia, showing that the potential benefit or harm of prophylactic transfusion can vary widely based on the infant’s real-time clinical status. Published in JAMA, the research highlights that using this individualized […]

NB-UVB Phototherapy Effective Alternative to Cyclosporine for Refractory CSU: Study

A new clinical study suggests that narrow Band Ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy is effective, well-tolerated treatment for antihistamine-refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria, offering a viable alternative to oral cyclosporine. CSU, marked by persistent hives and itching lasting more than 6 weeks, often leaves patients and clinicians struggling to find effective treatment beyond antihistamines. Cyclosporine, though effective, […]

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Meniere’s Disease and Hearing Loss Severity: Study

Researchers have found in a new study that Vitamin D deficiency is associated with Meniere’s disease and worsened hearing loss. The findings highlight the importance of nutritional factors in ear health, particularly the role of Vitamin D in maintaining balance and auditory function. Meniere’s disease is a chronic inner ear condition marked by symptoms such […]

UP NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 schedule OUT, check details

Lucknow: The Director General, Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (UPDGME) has issued the time schedule for third round of UP NEET counseling 2025 for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses in the state run medical and dental colleges for this academic year 2025-26. All the concerned candidates are advised to take note of the following […]