Entries by aaron

Remote chronic behavioral therapy improves chronic pain symptoms and quality-of-life: JAMA

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that when compared to standard therapy, remote, scalable cognitive behavioral therapy skills training programs for chronic pain (CBT-CP) therapies (either through telehealth or self-completed online courses) produced moderate reductions in pain and associated functional/quality-of-life outcomes in people with high-impact chronic pain. Although they […]

Rizatriptan Ineffective for Vestibular Migraine Treatment, reveals study

Researchers have discovered in a new study that rizatriptan was ineffective at relieving vestibular migraine attacks within 1 hour and showed only limited symptom improvement at 24 hours. These results do not support the use of rizatriptan for treatment of vestibular migraines. The study was published in JAMA Network by Jeffrey P. and colleagues. This […]

New MRI approach maps brain metabolism, revealing disease signatures: Study

A new technology that uses clinical MRI machines to image metabolic activity in the brain could give researchers and clinicians unique insight into brain function and disease, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report. The non-invasive, high-resolution metabolic imaging of the whole brain revealed differences in metabolic activity and neurotransmitter levels among brain regions; […]

Dementia takes 3.5 years to diagnose after symptoms begin: Study

People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset dementia, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The study, published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, is the first systematic review and meta-analysis of global evidence examining time […]

Flapless Immediate Implants with Bone Graft May Aid Bone Preservation, reveals research

A recent study published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research suggests that flapless immediate implant placement combined with bone grafting may help preserve alveolar bone more effectively than traditional approaches. Authored by Xiang et al., the research highlights that this minimally invasive technique—where implants are placed directly into the extraction socket without raising a flap—could […]

Rising FIB-4 Scores Signal Higher Risk of Liver Stiffness and Mortality in MASLD Patients: Study Shows

China: A new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology suggests that tracking dynamic changes in the Fibrosis-4 Index (FIB-4) can provide valuable insights into liver stiffness progression, fibrosis advancement, and future clinical outcomes in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The research, led by Ming-Hua Zheng and colleagues from the Institute of […]

Sulfhydryl-Containing Foods and Drugs Linked to Pemphigus Vulgaris Risk: Study

Turkey: New research has revealed that foods and medications containing sulfhydryl groups may trigger the onset of pemphigus vulgaris or worsen existing disease symptoms. The study, published in Postepy Dermatologii i Alergologii (Advances in Dermatology and Allergology), was conducted by Dr. Goknur Ozaydın Yavuz and colleagues from the Department of Dermatology, Health Sciences University, Istanbul, […]

Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Linked to Increased Heart Failure Risk in Patients with Diabetes and CKD: Study

Taiwan: A new study published in Scientific Reports has shed light on the relationship between diabetic retinopathy (DR) severity and heart failure (HF) risk in individuals with both diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Conducted by Dr. Ping-Hsun Wu and colleagues from Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital in Taiwan, the research highlights how worsening retinal microvascular […]