Finerenone has been shown to reduce urinary albumin excretion in adults with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a randomized clinical trial, according to the results of…
Greece: Researchers have found in a new study that among patients with sepsis, targeted precision immunotherapy aimed at macrophage activation, such as syndrome and sepsis-induced immunoparalysis, led to greater improvement…
A recent study found that an angiography-derived Index of Microcirculatory Resistance (AngioIMR) score of 43 or higher is a potent predictor of poor outcomes in heart attack patients, with these…
Researchers have found in an observational cohort study that a history of infections is significantly associated with higher frailty index scores in older adults, suggesting infections may contribute to the…
A nationwide cohort study conducted in South Korea revealed that bariatric surgery can have a significant impact on the control of disease in obese patients with chronic urticaria, reducing the…
The Challenge of Reintubation in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Despite impressive advances in pediatric cardiac surgery—with over 91% of patients surviving their procedures—reintubation following extubation remains a serious postoperative complication. Affecting…
A recent narrative review found that Virtual Reality (VR) significantly reduces pain scores and anxiety across various surgical and non-surgical populations. By providing immersive distraction, VR technology has demonstrated a…
A new multinational study from the INTERCOVID Consortium, including Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, has found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, particularly when combined with a…
Lithium-a decades-old treatment for bipolar disorder-may hold potential neuroprotective benefits beyond mood stabilization.An exploratory clinical trial from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that low‑dose oral lithium may help slow the…
Italy: Researchers have found in a new study that endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) significantly lowers the recurrence of pancreatitis episodes. By addressing underlying biliary or pancreatic ductal causes, ERCP can…