Gastrointestinal diseases
Researchers at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine have conducted a nationwide cohort study to identify individuals who remain treatment-free after initial surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study, published in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, found that 21.5% of patients with Crohn's disease
Cobicistat
A new study from the University of Paris has found that an antiretroviral therapy regimen known as bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) is both safe and effective for elderly individuals living with HIV. The research, which was conducted in collaboration with Gilead Sciences, USA, aimed to evaluate the
Adults
Researchers at Giresun University, Turkey, have published a study examining the relationship between self-esteem, social anxiety, and seizure frequency in adults with epilepsy. The study, published in Epilepsy & Behavior, aimed to determine the self-esteem and social anxiety levels of adult individuals with epilepsy and investigate the moderating effect of
Cardiovascular diseases
Research conducted at the Biomedical Research and Training Institute in Harare, Zimbabwe, has shed light on the cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden among young people living with HIV. The study, published in Current Atherosclerosis Reports, synthesizes current evidence on the CVD burden in this population and highlights critical gaps in understanding
Efavirenz
Research conducted in China has identified a new effective HIV/AIDS treatment option, particularly for individuals switching from lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) based regimens due to treatment failure or intolerance. The study, published in Virologica Sinica, highlights the efficacy and safety of switching to the single-tablet regimen of bictegravir/emtricitabine/
HIV
People with HIV (PWH) struggling with co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD) often face significant barriers to medical care, including stigma related to SUD in HIV treatment settings. Research suggests that retention in care is essential for successful management of the illness and reducing HIV transmissions in the US. A qualitative
Brain injuries
A recent study published in the Brain Impairment journal has shed light on the use of a 10-item version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-10) for assessing psychological distress in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). The research, conducted by investigators at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria
Balloon angioplasty
Cardiovascular Week reports that new research from the University of Virginia has shed light on the ongoing debate over the efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for coronary revascularization. The study found that randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the two methods have yielded mixed
Balloon angioplasty
A recent study published in Current Opinion In Cardiology has shed light on the relationship between symptom relief and the likelihood of successful treatment in patients with stable coronary artery disease. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at Imperial College London, found that the nature of angina symptoms
Chronic pain
Patients with endometriosis often experience comorbid depression and anxiety, yet the underlying mechanisms connecting these conditions are unclear. Recent research from Fudan University in Shanghai, China, aimed to address this knowledge gap by examining the prevalence of depression and anxiety in endometriosis patients and exploring neuroimmune mechanisms mediated by inflammatory
Asthma
Current research on Lung Diseases and Conditions - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease has led to a better understanding of airway overlap syndromes with asthma. These syndromes involve multiple inflammatory airway diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study highlights the importance of
Diseases
Research presented by scientists at Menoufia University has highlighted the complex relationship between cumulative metabolic burden and the severity of hepatic fibrosis and steatosis in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). The study revealed that metabolic burden strongly predicts steatosis but not fibrosis, indicating distinct pathogenic pathways. Fibrosis,
