Poland: A new case report highlights that intramuscular injections of synthol—a site-enhancement oil popular among some bodybuilders—can trigger severe and long-lasting hypercalcemia. The report highlights that routine medical treatments may only provide temporary relief, and surgical removal of the injected material appears to be the only definitive therapy to normalize calcium levels. The study, published […]
The largest study of its kind has found menopause is not associated with an increased risk of disability in women with multiple sclerosis (MS). Until now, the impact of reduced sex hormones on women with MS had only been the subject of small studies, some with conflicting results. Published in JAMA Neurology, the Monash University-led […]
A major new study reveals that both sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and low- or non-sugar-sweetened beverages (LNSSBs) are significantly associated with a higher risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The study, presented today at UEG Week 2025, followed 123,788 UK Biobank participants without liver disease at baseline. Beverage consumption was assessed using repeated […]
Researchers have found in a new study that intra-articular injections are effective for managing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthralgia, but no single intervention is consistently superior, emphasizing individualized treatment based on patient needs and preferences. The findings, published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by S.C. Jogigowda, S.P. Shastry, V.S. Christopher, Kamal Kant Kohli and colleagues, highlight […]
The FDA has granted marketing authorization for the ProSense Cryoablation System by IceCure for the treatment of small, early-stage breast cancer in women aged 70 and above who are not suitable for surgery, offering a minimally invasive care option. The announcement was made on October 3, 2025, by IceCure Medical Ltd. (Nasdaq: ICCM) (“IceCure”, “IceCure […]
Researchers have found in a new study that the risk of steroid-induced glaucoma increases with steroid use longer than 6 months, higher-potency formulations, and urban living, while even low-potency steroids were associated with ocular hypertension and glaucoma. The study was published in Cureus Journal of Medical Science by Suneeta D. and colleagues. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) […]
Transforaminal nerve root block (TFNRB) is a precise local injection technique used to target a particular inflamed nerve root that causes lumbar radiculopathy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Lumbar radiculopathy is characterized by radiating lower extremity pain following specific dermatomal patterns, typically resulting from nerve root compression or inflammation. While its management includes conservative treatment […]
A new study published in the journal of Frontiers in Pediatrics showed that adolescents with poor posture during reading and writing are more likely to suffer from both myopia and scoliosis. Improper reading/writing postures during near-work activities may be the cause of both myopia and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), two seemingly separate but mechanistically related […]
New research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery, signaling an evolution in the management of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. The research will be presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago, October 4-7. “There’s no one-size-fits-all […]
In phase 2 results, bimiralisib gel 2% demonstrated high efficacy and tolerability in treating actinic keratosis, achieving a 92% response rate in Olsen grade 1 lesions. The gel targets the PI3K/mTOR pathway, offering a novel, mechanism-based approach for managing early-stage skin lesions. The randomized, multi-center study evaluated topical bimiralisib gel as a field-directed treatment for […]