A new study published in the journal of Surgical Endoscopy that GLP-1 therapies lead to greatest preoperative weight and BMI reduction when compared to other strategies, making them effective for high-risk, high-BMI patients before surgery. However further research is needed to determine the optimal use and cost-effectiveness of anti-obesity medications before and after metabolic procedures. From […]
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from adhesive wound closure systems has garnered particular attention for its potential role in increasing wound complications in total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The study by Justin P. Moo Young et al performed at a high-volume orthopaedic specialty hospital, investigates the incidence of wound complications among 2 adhesive systems: a cyanoacrylate mesh […]
A new study published in The Journal of Emergency Medicine showed that in emergency trauma patients, point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) can reliably detect clinically severe pneumothorax (PTX). Although CT is the gold standard for identifying PTX, researches pointed out that moving patients to imaging, particularly if they are unwell, can take a lot of time. Furthermore, […]
Brazil: Researchers have found in a new study that hemolaser therapy significantly reduced interdental black spaces within a short follow-up period and led to improvements in patient discomfort and quality of life over time. The study, published in Lasers in Medical Science, was conducted by Alessandra Areas e Souza and colleagues from Fluminense Federal University, […]
USA: A recent study has highlighted a potential gap in preventive cardiovascular care among U.S. adults with intermediate atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk. It revealed that individuals with higher levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are less likely to receive statin therapy, despite similar risk profiles. The findings were published online in JACC: Advances on […]
A new randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry reveals that older adults with insomnia are significantly more vulnerable to depressive mood symptoms following inflammatory exposure than those without insomnia. The study enrolled 160 nondepressed participants aged 60 and older, split into two groups based on insomnia diagnosis. Participants were randomized to receive either endotoxin (to […]
Italy: A recent prospective observational study, published in Reproductive BioMedicine Online, sheds light on the systemic health profile of women diagnosed with adenomyosis. Led by Dr. Angela Gallone from the University of Florence and Careggi University Hospital, Italy, the research explored the prevalence of systemic comorbidities in women with isolated adenomyosis compared to those who […]
A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine showed that tezepelumab dramatically decreased the size of the nasal polyps, congestion, and the intensity of the symptoms in people with severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. 1-5% Americans suffer with chronic rhinosinusitis and it could drastically lower life quality. In addition to objective […]
A recent analysis of U.S. population-based cohorts has revealed that early-onset chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — diagnosed in individuals aged 18 to 49 — affects at least 4.5% of this age group and is tied to significantly higher long-term health risks. These include increased hospitalization rates, elevated risk of chronic lower respiratory disease mortality, […]
Researchers have found in a new study that minimally invasive tissue-selecting therapy (TST) is effective in managing severe hemorrhoids, significantly enhances anorectal motility, and demonstrates a low rate of postoperative complications, indicating a high level of safety. Severe hemorrhoids have a serious impact on patients’ quality of life. At present, the main method for treating […]