Entries by aaron

Home based pulmonary Rehab Plus NPPV Improves QoL in COPD Patients, confirms study

Researchers have identified in a new study that the integration of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation with non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) improves the quality of life, lung function, and exercise capacity in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to a great extent. This is following a trial comparing the effectiveness of this […]

FDA Approves At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Device

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has Approved first and only self-collection At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Device. Patients can now collect cervical cancer screening samples themselves at home using a newly approved device. According to manufacturers, the device is as accurate as traditional screening methods. Teal Health®, a women’s health company on a mission […]

Higher BMI in early pregnancy Linked to Child Obesity Risk, finds Australian study

New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) highlights the need to support women and their families with overweight or obesity to optimise their health and weight before they become pregnant. The Australian study found the greater a woman’s BMI in pregnancy, the greater her child’s weight from birth to […]

Preconception Sexual Dysfunction may delay Conception, suggests study

Researchers have found in a new study that Preconception sexual dysfunction, particularly distress and frequent painful intercourse, was linked to delayed conception. Therefore, assessing sexual function before conception, including addressing specific domains, may help identify and address modifiable factors affecting fertility. Fertility success among mixed-sex couples often depends on frequency and timing of sexual intercourse, […]

Neutrophils Could Improve Survival in Ruptured AAA Cases: Study Suggests

China: A recent case-control study published in the Journal of Inflammation Research has shed light on a potential breakthrough in the early diagnosis of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAAs), highlighting the role of venous blood neutrophil count as a promising clinical indicator.    “Elevated neutrophil levels effectively distinguished ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAAs) from unruptured […]

Prenatal Syphilis Exposure Linked to Higher Hospitalization Risk in Children: JAMA

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association found that children exposed to syphilis during pregnancy, even without congenital infection at birth, faced increased risk of hospital admissions and longer hospital stays. The study highlighted the need for close follow-up and prevention efforts in women of childbearing age. The long-term consequences and effects on […]