A new study from Karolinska Institutet involving over a million women links difficult childhood experiences to the risk of being diagnosed with endometriosis later in life. The study shows a link between childhood exposure to violence and a twofold increase in the risk of developing this gynaecological disease. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue […]
The FDA has approved the Felix™ NeuroAI™ Wristband, a wearable AI-driven neurostimulation device, for treating upper limb functional limitations in adults with essential tremor. The cloud-based system delivers personalized therapy, continuously adjusting stimulation throughout the day based on the patient’s needs. “The Felix wristband represents a significant step forward in noninvasive, personalized treatment options for […]
Men with low testosterone levels below 300 ng/dL are twice as likely to develop psoriasis (OR 2.97), while sleep less than 7 hours was associated with a 76% higher risk, according to NHANES data. Risk diminished at very low testosterone levels and beyond 8 hours of sleep, highlighting hormonal balance and sleep as modifiable risk […]
China: A recent study published in Frontiers in Medicine highlights a significant relationship between the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH) and lifestyle choices, the presence of multiple chronic conditions, and mental health status among older Chinese men. Conducted by Yifan Wu and colleagues from the Department of Urology, Jiangnan University Medical […]
New Delhi: With the NEET UG 2025 results announced and AIQ counselling to begin soon, thousands of medical aspirants across Karnataka are now turning their attention to the state’s MBBS counselling process. Among the top choices for many are the government medical colleges that offer quality education at subsidized fees. Karnataka is home to a […]
Fasting and bowel preparation before colonoscopy can lead to intravascular volume depletion, but rigorous assessment of its clinical implications is limited. Recent prospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between intravascular volume status and hypotension during propofol sedation for elective colonoscopy. The cohort included adult patients undergoing colonoscopy following polyethylene glycol (PEG) bowel […]
Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered that an oral drug called MA-5 can improve both heart and muscle problems in Barth syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting 1 in 300,000 births worldwide with no current cure. Barth syndrome is caused by mutations in the TAZ gene that leave patients-mostly young boys-with weakened hearts, muscle fatigue, […]
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 […]