Entries by aaron

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 […]

SC takes cognisance of NEET suicide case, issues mental health guidelines to safeguard students

New Delhi: While considering the case of a 17-year-old NEET aspirant‘s death by suicide in Visakhapatnam, the Supreme Court on July 25 addressed the increasing instances of student suicides in India and issued interim guidelines to safeguard the mental health of students across all educational institutes. The top court bench comprising justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep […]

New research supports Ivermectin as an effective strategy to control malaria transmission

Ivermectin administered to the whole population significantly reduces malaria transmission, offering new hope in the fight against the disease. The BOHEMIA trial, the largest study on ivermectin for malaria to date, showed a 26% reduction in new malaria infection on top of existing bed nets, providing strong evidence of ivermectin’s potential as a complementary tool […]

Early Emollient Use Reduces Risk of Atopic Dermatitis in Infants: JAMA

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that daily application of full-body emollients during the first 9 weeks of life significantly reduced the risk of developing atopic dermatitis by the age of 2 years. Children with atopic dermatitis (AD) face a worldwide health burden and are at risk for food […]

High Transepidermal Water Loss Predicts Diabetic Foot Ulcer Recurrence, reveals study

A study published in Diabetes Care has found that transepidermal water loss (TEWL) is a strong predictor of diabetic foot ulcer recurrence. Involving over 400 adults, the study revealed that individuals with high TEWL were 2.7 times more likely to experience ulcer recurrence compared to those with low TEWL. A research team funded by the […]

Vitamin D supplementation reduced IBD-related hospitalizations and corticosteroid use: Study

A new study published in the journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology showed that the possibility of vitamin D supplementation as an inexpensive adjuvant in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was supported by its association with a decrease in IBD-related ED visits, hospitalizations, and corticosteroid use. Providing vitamin D is undoubtedly the most […]