According to a new study, smoking has been found to be associated with increased autoimmune activity, higher risk of orbitopathy, and increased relapse rates in Graves’ disease patients. A large…
Extended esports play can lead to mental fatigue, resulting in slower and less precise decision-making (diminished executive control) and a variety of physiological responses indicative of impaired sensorimotor or cognitive…
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, and while most cases respond to conservative treatment, a subset of patients require surgical intervention. Endoscopic plantar fascia…
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and approximately 30% of patients develop treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a condition that does not respond adequately to…
A new study published in the journal of Autoimmunity Reviews that Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers seem to be a safe, minimally invasive treatment for improving both functional and aesthetic concerns…
In a new study, findings indicate that multimodal-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) achieved the highest stone-free success rates and required fewer ancillary procedures when treating stones in ectopic pelvic kidneys. In…
The World Health Organization has released a new global guideline, Environmentally friendly and less invasive oral health care for preventing and managing dental caries. The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations to…
Postoperative pain management is a significant concern for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Traditionally, multimodal analgesia (MMA)—combining regional anesthesia, NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and opioids—aims to optimize pain relief while minimizing…
When it comes to performing flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FFB) on elderly patients, ensuring both comfort and safety is a top priority for clinicians. Deep sedation is frequently required to minimize…
A recent study published in the journal of BMC Nephrology revealed that creatine use may lead to a modest, short-term increase in serum creatinine, likely reflecting normal metabolic turnover rather…