A colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign of rising blood pressure. Researchers discovered that temperatures in different face regions are associated with various chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. These temperature differences are not easily perceptible by one’s own touch but can instead be identified using specific AI-derived […]
Subcrestal placement linked to higher marginal bone loss compared to crestal placement in dental implants in the mandibular posterior region suggests a study published in the BMC Oral Health. One of the most important factors that has influence on dental implants success rate is marginal bone loss. The purpose of this study is to investigate […]
A study from the University of Michigan has identified a potential new treatment for food allergies in inulin, a naturally occurring plant fiber commonly used as a supplement, a prebiotic in soda, a replacement for sweeteners and for other products and purposes. In what appears to be a major advancement that offers the promise of […]
A recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology raised concerns about the long-term effects of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in the treatment of achalasia. The study analyzed the prevalence, risk factors and associated symptoms of blown-out myotomy (BOM) among patients treated with POEM. Achalasia affects the esophagus and makes it difficult for food and […]
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association found an increased incidence of cataracts in pediatric patients with uveitis when compared to pediatric patients without uveitis. Uveitis is one of the most frequent ophthalmologic disorders affecting children’s eyes and increases the risk of cataract development. Other variables that may increase the risk of […]
Japan: In patients with definitive Meniere’s disease (MD), a recent study has found that sound stimulation of 75 dB at 100 Hz improves cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (cVEMPs) amplitude. The findings, published in Acta Oto-Laryngologica, suggest that a new treatment method emerges for vestibular dysfunction linked to Meniere’s disease: adequate sound stimulation. Saccular dysfunction, a […]
Researchers in a recent study have found that the risk of gout flares is similar during the initiation and titration of allopurinol and febuxostat when administered as part of a treat-to-target strategy with optimal anti-inflammatory prophylaxis. The study was published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology. Initiation of urate-lowering therapy in patients with gout often […]
A recent study provided new insights into the relationship between iron deficiency and cardiovascular events in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who were receiving long-acting erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). The findings published in the Journal of Nephrology suggest that maintaining higher levels of transferrin saturation (TSAT) may improve the cardiovascular outcomes for these population. Long-acting […]
A common algorithm to check for endometrial cancer is not reliable for Black women, according to a new study published today in JAMA Oncology. In Black patients with concerning symptoms, a tissue biopsy is strongly recommended to rule out endometrial cancer instead of using transvaginal ultrasound, the report concluded. Endometrial cancer is the most common […]
New Delhi: Raising the issue of the increasing presence of unauthorized persons roaming around in hospital premises as agents of diagnostic services and pharmaceutical companies, Dr. Manoj Kumar Jha, Additional Medical Superintendent of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, has directed the Head of Departments to instruct […]