China: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Open has highlighted the alarming mortality rate among hospitalised adult patients with tetanus and identified key factors that significantly influence survival outcomes. The study, conducted by Zhenlin Chen and colleagues from the Department of Emergency, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, analysed data from 22 […]
USA: A substantial portion of patients diagnosed with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) go on to experience meaningful improvement in cardiac function, but they remain at notable clinical risk—emphasizing the continued need for guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT). The findings stem from a large, retrospective cohort study published in JACC by Dr. Kyung H. […]
Anxiety during anesthesia induction in children is a significant concern, associated with various adverse outcomes, including behavioral issues and prolonged induction times. Approximately 50-67% of pediatric patients experience this anxiety, highlighting the necessity for effective management strategies. Nonpharmacological interventions, such as parental presence, psychological therapy, and virtual reality, have been proposed as alternatives to pharmacological […]
Researchers have determined in a new study published in EClinicalMedicine that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), even at its earliest stages, have a substantially elevated risk of requiring hospitalization for serious infection. The results concluded that reduced kidney function and increased excretion of albumin in the urine are independently and stepwise related to increased […]
Researchers have found in a global study of over 63,000 pregnant women that low free thyroxine (FT4) levels and isolated hypothyroxinaemia are linked to a higher risk of gestational diabetes. Contrary to prior assumptions, subclinical hypothyroidism showed no significant association, suggesting that universal screening and treatment for it may not reduce gestational diabetes risk. Pregnancy […]
A new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases highlights the potential of pemivibart, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, as a preventive therapy for COVID-19. Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of pemivibart in a phase 3 randomized controlled trial involving uninfected adults who were at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure. The results showed that a single […]
Patients who develop alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) after major surgery face significantly higher risks of complications, longer hospital stays, and increased health care costs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). The findings underscore the need for screening before surgery and targeted interventions. Using the National Inpatient […]
A new study published in PeerJ has found that turmeric causes the most significant discoloration in dental resin-based composites (RBCs) compared to coffee and kombucha, with single-shade RBCs exhibiting poorer color stability than multi-shade composites. Researchers tested 60 composite specimens using two types of materials: a single-shade RBC with an advanced polymerization system (APS) (Vittra […]
Researchers have found that women diagnosed with hypothyroidism may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, especially after menopause. This conclusion was drawn from a large Danish cohort study that followed over 1 million women for nearly two decades. The study published in the International Journal of Cancer was conducted by Allan J. and […]
The age at which a woman has her first period can offer valuable clues about her long-term risk for conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and reproductive health issues, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif. The Brazilian study found that both early […]