Researchers have found that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) may provide detailed insights into steroid-induced hyperglycemia (SIH), showing distinct patterns based on the type of steroid and patient demographics. Dexamethasone showed…
In the FINEARTS-HF Trial, the EMPEROR-Preserved Trial risk score showed broad applicability across outcomes. While baseline risk did not alter the relative treatment effect of Finerenone, higher-risk patients derived greater…
In a new post hoc analysis, tirzepatide was associated with a lower incidence of a composite cardiovascular and kidney outcome compared with Dulaglutide in patients with diabetes and established cardiovascular…
A recent study suggests that popular vitamin B3 (niacin) supplements-especially NADāŗ precursors like NMN, NR, and NAM-may reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer. Millions of Americans take daily…
In children aged 3-12 years, low-dose atropine (SYD-101) significantly reduced myopia progression compared to placebo (0.77 D vs 1.07 D). The effect was even greater in rapid progressors (0.51 D…
Finland: Aortic calcifications (ACs) visible on routine chest radiographs may signal worse survival prospects for patients undergoing minor lower limb amputation, a study published in JVS: Vascular Insights has shown.The…
Sweden: A Swedish population-based case-control study found that both antibiotics and several commonly prescribed non-antibiotic medications are associated with a significantly increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection.Among non-antibiotic drugs, the…
Why Nasotracheal Intubation Mattersāand Its RisksFor oral and maxillofacial surgeries, nasotracheal intubation (NTI) is the gold standard for securing the airway, as it keeps the surgical field unobstructed. However, this…
Japan: A large post-marketing surveillance study in Japan has provided important real-world insights into the long-term safety of desmopressin orally disintegrating tablets (ODT) in men with nocturia caused by nocturnal…
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at Kingās College London has found that excessive smartphone use is closely associated with disordered eating, including uncontrolled eating…