Entries by aaron

Elevated hs-CRP Linked to significant Diabetic Nephropathy Risk , suggests study

A new study published in BMC Nephrology has found that elevated levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) are significantly associated with an increased risk of diabetic nephropathy (DN), a serious microvascular complication of diabetes. Researchers analyzed data across multiple studies and concluded that hs-CRP—an inflammatory biomarker—may serve as a useful tool for identifying high-risk individuals […]

Study reports final clinical trial data for advanced kidney cancer treatment

A two-drug combination for treating advanced kidney cancer had sustained and durable clinical benefit in more than five years of follow-up, according to a study published in Nature Medicine. The study reports final clinical data and biomarker analyses from the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-426 trial, which compared the drug combination pembrolizumab plus axitinib versus the single […]

Vitiligo Causally Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis, Type 1 Diabetes, and Alopecia Areata: Study

A new study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology has found that vitiligo has a direct causal relationship with a number of autoimmune diseases, most notably rheumatoid arthritis (RA), type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), and alopecia areata (AA). Applying novel genetic analysis, this research provides strong evidence of a bidirectional causal relationship between vitiligo […]

Sildenafil Fails to Reduce Adverse Perinatal Outcomes Linked to Intrapartum Hypoxia: JAMA

Researchers have found in a new study that sildenafil citrate did not lower the incidence of adverse perinatal outcomes potentially associated with intrapartum hypoxia. Sildenafil citrate may increase uteroplacental blood flow. Its ability to reduce perinatal complications related to fetal hypoxia during labor is uncertain. A study was doe to compare the effectiveness of intrapartum […]

Study finds olfactory impairment to increase the risk of cognitive decline

A new study published in the journal of International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology showed that the individuals with olfactory impairment (OI) had double the prevalence of cognitive decline (CD) when compared to people with normal olfactory perception. Due to the fact that OI is a common symptom of COVID-19 and that many patients have […]

First Reported Case Links PreserFlo MicroShunt Surgery to RPE Tear and Serous Retinal Detachment

Japan: A recent case report published in BMC Ophthalmology by Ayako Sadahide and colleagues from the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Hiroshima University Hospital, Japan, documents the first known instance of serous retinal detachment (SRD) accompanied by a retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) tear following PreserFlo MicroShunt (PMS) surgery. The minimally invasive glaucoma device is […]

Nurse-Performed Lung Ultrasound Shows High Specificity for Pulmonary Congestion: Study

Researchers identified that a single, skilled nurse could safely rule out pulmonary congestion in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) with lung ultrasound (LUS), providing new promise for the inclusion of point-of-care imaging in nursing practice. In a prospective exploratory diagnostic accuracy study, LUS performed by a nurse had high specificity (94%) but moderate sensitivity […]

Gum Disease Linked to Increased Risk of Gestational Diabetes: Study

A study published in BMC Oral Health suggests that women of childbearing age with gum disease may face a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes. Researchers observed a dose-dependent relationship between the severity of gum inflammation measured by clinical attachment level and the occurrence of gestational diabetes, highlighting the key role of inflammation in this […]