Ketamine is a highly effective, fast-acting antidepressant that works even for patients who have not responded to other medications. However, the brain mechanisms important for these rapid treatment effects are yet to be determined. Researchers at King’s College London, who are investigating why ketamine could be a good treatment for some people with depression, have […]
Experts representing multiple societies and institutions across 14 countries have published guidance for computed tomography (CT) imaging in patients with residual lung abnormalities after COVID-19 illness. The consensus statement appears today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The statement’s authors seek to standardize the indications for when chest CT […]
SURMOUNT-5 was a 72-week, Phase 3b, multicenter, randomized, open-label, comparator-controlled study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide 15 mg or MTD (10 mg or 15 mg) compared with semaglutide 2.4 mg or MTD (1.7 mg or 2.4 mg) in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one obesity-related complication, excluding diabetes. All […]
According to a new research study, sleep impairment, particularly poor sleep quality, short sleep duration, and daytime dysfunction is significantly associated with increased diabetes distress in adults with type 2 diabetes, negatively impacting both disease management and mental well-being. The study was published in Diabetic Medicine journal by Hilde K. R. Riise and colleagues. Diabetes […]
A recent study involving 19,388 participants identified the platelet-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio (PHR) as a promising biomarker for gastrointestinal (GI) cancer risk. Individuals in the highest PHR quartile faced a 3.09-fold increased risk of GI cancers, with stronger associations seen in older adults, males, and obese individuals. A dose-response relationship was observed at PHR values of […]
A large-scale prospective study has found a significant link between high consumption of ultraprocessed foods and an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers followed over 120,000 participants from the UK Biobank for 10.5 years and observed that diets rich in ultraprocessed foods were associated with a higher likelihood of developing prodromal Parkinson’s, incident Parkinson’s disease, […]
Australia: Researchers have found in a new randomized clinical trial that germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) light in common areas of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) did not reduce ARI incidence per zone per cycle, but did lead to a modest overall reduction in total acute respiratory infections (ARIs). GUV may serve as a supplemental infection control measure […]
Cortisol is a crucial hormone that regulates many important bodily functions like blood pressure and metabolism, and imbalances of this stress hormone can lead to health problems. Traditionally, cortisol levels must be measured in a doctor’s office or other clinical setting. But a new advance in the design of artificial biosensors paves the way for […]
Researchers have found in a new study that high sugar intake and vitamin D deficiency significantly contribute to enamel hypoplasia in children, while calcium-rich diets provide a protective effect, highlighting the critical role of nutrition in dental health. Enamel hypoplasia is a developmental defect of enamel characterized by incomplete or defective enamel formation. It is […]
A high-resolution ultrasound device has shown great accuracy in detecting suspected meningitis in newborns and infants, potentially offering a non-invasive alternative to lumbar puncture, the traditional diagnostic method. This is the main conclusion of an international study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the ”la Caixa” Foundation, in […]