A recent pilot study published in the Psychiatry Research journal found the ketogenic diet which is traditionally used in the treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes and epilepsy to be effective in psychiatric care. This study by Shebani Sethi and team unveiled promising results for individuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder with pre-existing metabolic abnormalities. This […]
Solar-powered oxygen efficacious and cost-effective means of supplying oxygen in rural settings suggests a new study published in the Lancet. Supplemental O2 is not always available at health facilities in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Solar-powered O2 delivery can overcome gaps in O2 access, generating O2 independent of grid electricity. We hypothesized that installation of […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared first AI tool to detect heart failure with low ejection fraction. Eko Low Ejection Fraction Tool (ELEFT) is an algorithm intended to aid treating physicians in identifying individuals 18 years and older with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than or equal to 40%. For the […]
USA: A review of 22 articles published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that patients taking oral semaglutide had a higher rate of “altered skin sensations” and alopecia when compared with those getting a placebo. “Variations in administration routes and dosage could impact the types and severity of skin findings, highlighting […]
A new study found increased coronary vessel wall thickness that was significantly associated with impaired diastolic function in asymptomatic, middle-aged individuals living with HIV. The study was published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). According to the World Health Organization, approximately 39 million people were living with […]
Preemptive use of corticosteroids enhances the success of local anaesthesia among patients undergoing endodontic therapy suggests a study published in the Journal of Endodontics. Chronic inflammation in irreversible pulpitis leads to heightened sensitivity of nociceptive receptors, resulting in persistent hyperalgesia. This poses significant challenges in achieving effective anesthesia for patients with irreversible pulpitis. Various anesthetic […]
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast cancer treatment to administer radiation before mastectomy allowed for concurrent breast reconstruction surgery, which reduced the number of operations required, minimized treatment delays and improved patient satisfaction. The Phase II trial results, published in JAMA Network Open, evaluated […]
Mechanical and oral antibiotic bowel preparation may reduce morbidity in patients undergoing elective rectal resection suggests a new study published in the JAMA. Surgical site infections (SSIs)—especially anastomotic dehiscence—are major contributors to morbidity and mortality after rectal resection. The role of mechanical and oral antibiotics bowel preparation (MOABP) in preventing complications of rectal resection is […]
Neurological complications have emerged as a significant concern in patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). A recent retrospective cohort study investigated the long-term outcomes of patients with and without neurological manifestations during their initial COVID-19 hospitalization. This study was published in PLoS Medicine journal. The study was conducted by Anna E. and colleagues. The study […]
Inhaled treprostinil cuts mortality among patients of pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease suggests a study published in the BMJ thorax. A post-hoc analysis of the INCREASE trial and its open-label extension (OLE) was performed to evaluate whether inhaled treprostinil has a long-term survival benefit in patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung […]