Finland: A recent study published in Acta Paediatrica has brought new insights into the detection of urinary tract abnormalities in children following a urinary tract infection (UTI). Conducted by Dr. Mikael Hakkola and colleagues from the University of Oulu in Finland, the study questions the prevailing practice of limiting ultrasound (US) screening to children under […]
Denmark: A large-scale Danish study suggests that long-term use of low-dose aspirin may help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence, although it does not appear to improve overall survival outcomes. The study, conducted by Elisabeth Solmunde and colleagues from the Department of Clinical Epidemiology at Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, examined the long-term […]
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association revealed that the use of diaphragm position on chest radiographs lacked the precision needed to accurately assess aerated lung volume and guide clinical decisions in infants in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Therefore it will be worthwhile to use a combination of clinical and diagnostic […]
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps clinicians identify brain activity patterns linked to nine types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, using a single, widely available scan-a transformative advance in early, accurate diagnosis. The tool, StateViewer, helped researchers identify the dementia type in 88% of cases, according to research […]
Prenatal exposure to ambient fine particulate matter and climatic factors, such as temperature and rainfall, are associated with adverse birth outcomes in India, according to a study published July 2nd, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS Global Public Health by Mary Abed Al Ahad from the University of St Andrews, U.K. Ambient air pollution poses […]
Most patients undergoing “tummy tuck” surgery (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and tissue after weight loss continue to lose weight in the months and years after surgery, suggests a follow-up study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is […]
A pioneering international survey of people living with eating disorders has found that cannabis and psychedelics, such as ‘magic mushrooms’ or LSD, were best rated as alleviating symptoms by respondents who self-medicated with the non-prescribed drugs. The worst-rated drugs were alcohol, tobacco, nicotine and cocaine. Prescribed drugs, such as antidepressants, were generally not well rated […]
Recent study explores the effect of breathing circuit insulation on the conditioning of inspired gases and the condensation of water vapor during general anesthesia, utilizing an in vitro mechanical lung model. Insufficient temperature and humidity of inspired gases may lead to mucus membrane dehydration, ciliary dysfunction, retention of secretions, and potential atelectasis, compromising postoperative pulmonary […]
USA: A large retrospective study found that young women diagnosed with breast cancer have a relatively low risk of isolated locoregional recurrence (LRR) after initial treatment. Researchers concluded that long-term LRR risk should not influence surgical decision-making in this population. Published in JAMA Surgery, the study was led by Dr. Laura S. Dominici from the […]
Computed Tomography Perfusion (CTP) is a critical tool for rapidly evaluating brain blood flow in suspected stroke patients, guiding time-sensitive treatment decisions. However, standard CTP requires continuously scanning the brain over 40-60 seconds, capturing numerous time points. This results in high cumulative radiation doses, poses risks for patients with kidney problems due to the contrast […]