Entries by aaron

New Study Backs SGLT2 Inhibitors for Kidney Health in High-Risk Diabetes Cases: Study

Israel: A real-world analysis has provided new insights into the kidney-protective effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) in patients with diabetes and an insulin-deficient phenotype. The findings, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, suggest that SGLT2 inhibitors slowed kidney function decline by 21% (HR 0.79) in insulin-deficient diabetes patients over 4.5 years. Users also had […]

TyG Index Shows Strong Association with Microcirculatory Resistance in Diabetic STEMI Patients Post-PCI: Study

China: A recent study published in Scientific Reports has highlighted the significant relationship between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and microcirculatory resistance (AMR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI). The research suggests that the TyG index, a simple yet effective marker of insulin […]

Global study links consumption of ultraprocessed foods to preventable premature deaths

A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) shows that premature deaths attributable to consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increase significantly according to their share in individuals’ total energy intake. The new study, appearing in the American […]

Sports-Related Sudden Cardiac Arrest rare but has high survivability: Study

A new study published in The Canadian Journal of Cardiology analyzed sports-related sudden cardiac arrest (Sr-SCA) across 5 Canadian provinces and revealed that middle-aged recreational athletes are more frequently affected than young competitive athletes. The research examined emergency medical services (EMS) records from 2016 to 2020 and found that Sr-SCA, while rare, has a relatively […]

Diabetes patients at higher risk of developing postoperative endophthalmitis after cataract surgery: Study

Researchers have found in a new study that patients with diabetes undergoing cataract surgery face a significantly higher risk of postoperative complications, including a 17% increased chance of postoperative endophthalmitis (POE) and more than three times the likelihood of posterior capsule rupture. However, the use of intracameral and topical antibiotics has been shown to effectively […]

Optimized perioperative fluid management, may help mitigate risk of Postoperative urinary retention: Study

Optimized perioperative fluid management, may help mitigate the risk of Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) suggests a new study published in the BMC Surgery. Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) was reported as a common complication in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (pTKA), but descriptions of its prevalence and negative outcomes vary widely and remain inadequately studied. […]

New ACP guideline recommends combination therapy for acute episodic migraines

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has developed new recommendations for treatment of acute episodic migraines in nonpregnant adults in outpatient settings. ACP evaluated pharmacologic treatments known to be effective for migraine treatment using the best available comparative effectiveness evidence of benefits and harms, patients’ values and preferences, and economic evidence in order to prioritize […]

Ovary removal may increases heart failure risk, reports research

Women of childbearing age who had both ovaries removed, in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy, were more likely to develop heart failure later in life, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). Bilateral oophorectomy is often recommended to treat and, in some cases, prevent certain health issues, […]

Low iron could cause brain fog during menopause transition, OU study suggests

New research from the University of Oklahoma sheds light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into menopause. The findings are good news for women experiencing brain fog and other symptoms. Published in the journal Nutrients, the study suggests that when women […]