UK: A 14-year observational study published in BMJ Open has revealed a strong link between blood sugar control and the risk of developing several eye diseases in older adults. The research, conducted by Caitlin Lin and Stephen Jivraj from the UCL Global Business School for Health, examined how diabetes status and blood sugar levels influence […]
Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children-and those problems can lead to even more screen use, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the study systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed 117 studies, encompassing data from over 292,000 children worldwide. The […]
China: A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Medicine highlights the potential role of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a valuable biomarker for asthma diagnosis and severity stratification. Led by Lei Jin and colleagues from the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Medical University, the study aimed […]
Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are common upper extremity injuries that often result in pain, limited mobility, and impaired proprioception. While conventional rehabilitation typically targets range of motion (ROM) and strength, closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises may offer additional benefits by enhancing neuromuscular control and proprioception. Menek and Dansuk conducted a study to investigate the effects […]
USA: A comprehensive review and meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Dermatology has revealed that lichen planopilaris (LPP)-a rare, scarring form of alopecia—is significantly linked to a range of comorbid medical conditions, especially autoimmune, dermatologic, and cardiometabolic disorders. Dr. Maryanne M. Senna and colleagues from the Department of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, […]
In a multi-institutional study published in Science Direct, researchers revealed that testing urine-based tumor DNA (utDNA) can help predict which bladder cancer patients are at higher risk for recurrence after treatment. This study analyzed utDNA from patients in the SWOG S1605 trial, who were treated with atezolizumab, an immunotherapy drug. Researchers used the UroAmp test […]
Researchers have found in a new study that women aged 40 to 70 who engage in regular sexual activity may experience reduced vulvar pain, dryness, and irritation. Interestingly, orgasm and sexual satisfaction levels appear to remain unaffected by age, suggesting continued sexual engagement may support vaginal health without diminishing pleasure. It’s no secret that women […]
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) significantly contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality in the U.S., which exhibits one of the highest maternal mortality rates among high-income countries. Approximately 10% of pregnancies are affected by forms of HDP such as chronic hypertension, preeclampsia, and gestational hypertension, leading to severe health risks for mothers and neonates. Home […]
Canada: A recent systematic review and meta-analysis have identified several key factors that increase the likelihood of adults experiencing persistent symptoms after a concussion (PSAC), even months after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, are from a study led by Dr. Samantha J. McIntosh and colleagues from the […]
Researchers identified that the routine use of prophylactic antibiotics in infants who are having pyloromyotomy might not always prevent surgical site infections (SSI) but could reduce infection incidence significantly in those that have open surgical repair. The study was published in the journal of Annals of Surgery by Kerri A. and colleagues. To explain these […]