According to a meta-analysis published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, foods rich in flavan-3-ols-such as cocoa, tea, and certain fruits-may help lower blood pressure. Flavan-3-ols, found in cocoa, tea, and certain fruits, show promise in improving blood pressure (BP) and vascular function, but are currently not used for cardiovascular prevention. This meta-analysis evaluated […]
Frailty is a medically defined condition in older adults that increases vulnerability to everyday stresses, leading to a higher risk of falls, hospitalization and loss of independence. Warning signs of frailty include: Unintentional weight loss Moving slowly Feeling weak Persistent tiredness Low levels of physical activity Because most of these signs have a direct link […]
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) presents significant issues related to pelvic organ abnormalities and dysfunction, particularly in the context of pregnancy and vaginal childbirth, which are recognized risk factors. Recent study aimed to enhance understanding of how pregnancy influences pelvic floor parameters and their association with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Notably, SUI, characterized by involuntary urine […]
Women are less likely than men to receive drugs for multiple sclerosis (MS) between the ages of 18 to 40, during women’s childbearing years, even when those drugs have been shown to be safe for use during pregnancy or to have a prolonged effect against the disease even when stopped before conception, according to a […]
A new study published in the journal of BMC Pediatrics showed that compared to children without Kawasaki disease (KD), children with KD showed a slightly greater frequency of allergic diseases, particularly urticaria and rhinitis. Kawasaki disease is the primary source of serious heart problems, especially aneurysms in the coronary arteries. Although KD has distinct clinical […]
Children born by planned C-section have an increased risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) later in life. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The researchers emphasise that the risk remains low. The study, published in The International Journal of Cancer, covers nearly 2.5 million children born in Sweden […]
Metronidazole effectively reduces pain in patients after a hemorrhoidectomy, suggests a new study published in BMC Surgery. Pain is a significant issue in post-hemorrhoidectomy. Metronidazole is being explored as an adjunctive pain management option. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assesses metronidazole’s effectiveness and safety compared to a placebo post-hemorrhoidectomy, aiming to provide evidence-based […]
A diet high in foods with the potential to promote low grade inflammation during pregnancy may raise that child’s risk of developing type 1 diabetes, suggests Danish research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. This dietary pattern was associated with a 16% heightened risk for every unit increase in a dietary […]
Hyderabad: MBBS interns from several private medical institutes in Telangana have alleged receiving threats from college managements with academic repercussions if they continued to raise concerns over unpaid or delayed stipends. It has been alleged that the private medical colleges have warned of denying internship completion certificates to the MBBS interns. Without the internship certificates, these […]
Sucralose is a popular sugar substitute for people who are cutting calories or managing blood sugar levels, but new research by the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center suggests that the artificial sweetener may not be the best choice for patients undergoing cancer immunotherapy. Publishing today in Cancer Discovery, a publication of the […]