According to a recent meta-analysis published in eClinicalMedicine, antibiotic use during pregnancy or in early childhood significantly increases the risk of developing atopic dermatitis (AD) in children. The study analyzed 39 cohort studies involving pregnant women and children under 5, highlighting a strong association between early antibiotic exposure and this chronic inflammatory skin condition. The […]
Researchers have found in a new study that pre-operative ultrasound showing isolated common bile duct (CBD) dilation does not increase the risk of choledocholithiasis (CD) compared to normal CBD diameter. Therefore, such findings should not influence the decision to perform an intraoperative cholangiogram during cholecystectomy. The study was published in the American Journal of Surgery […]
Fetuses more exposed to certain air pollutants show changes in the size of specific brain structures, particularly during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. This is the main finding of a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the ”la Caixa” Foundation, in collaboration with the […]
USA: A large cohort study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has revealed that adults with alcohol-associated forms of steatotic liver disease face significantly higher risks of liver complications and mortality compared to those with metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The study, led by Dr. Pedro Ochoa-Allemant and colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania, sheds light […]
Researchers have found in a new research that Aloe vera solution can serve as an effective alternative pre-treatment before cementing fiberglass posts using conventional dual-cure resin cement in endodontically treated dentin. This study evaluated the effects of mechanical agitation of Aloe vera Barbadensis Miller solution at different concentrations using passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), XP Endo […]
Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) have become a significant public health concern due to the high morbidity and limited efficacy of conservative treatment. Conventional unilateral percutaneous vertebral kyphoplasty (UPKP) is beset by technical limitations, including the uneven distribution of cement and the inherent risk of leakage. Conversely, percutaneous curved kyphoplasty (PCKP) involves the creation of […]
For decades, oral healthcare has mainly focused on preventing cavities and gum disease. However, scientific research has increasingly highlighted the importance of the oral microbiome – a set of microorganisms that naturally inhabit the oral cavity. Recent studies have shown links between imbalances in this microbial ecosystem and the development of head and neck cancers, […]
Exposure to wildfire smoke and heat stress can negatively affect birth outcomes for women, especially in climate-vulnerable neighborhoods, according to a recent study led by USC postdoctoral researcher Roxana Khalili, PhD. The investigation, just published in Environmental Science & Technology, is one of the first to show that living in areas more susceptible to the […]
A dual-protective approach using botulinum toxin (Botox) alongside an anti-nausea patch significantly reduces salivary gland toxicity in patients with metastatic prostate cancer undergoing PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy. The strategy led to a 30 percent decrease in PSMA uptake by the salivary glands without affecting the treatment’s cancer-fighting efficacy. This reduction may enhance treatment adherence and improve […]
Teens who see social media posts showing cannabis or e-cigarettes, including from friends and influencers, are more likely to later start using those substances or to report using them in the past month, according to surveys done by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Viewing such posts was linked to cannabis use, […]