Dermatitis
Researchers at the Charite University Hospital and School of Medicine in Berlin, Germany, have conducted a study to investigate the treatment practices of atopic dermatitis in pregnant and lactating women. The study, part of the ADCARE-Initiative of the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network (GA2LEN), collected data from 103 doctors
Medical research
A recent study published in the journal Advanced Science has made a groundbreaking discovery in the treatment of spinal cord injuries. According to the research, a new approach using pharmacological microglial modulation has shown promise in remodelling the scar microenvironment to support reticulospinal circuit reconstruction after spinal cord injury. This
Bacteria
A study published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal has found a significant increase in infections caused by Bordetella holmesii, a bacterium that mimics whooping cough, in North India. According to the research, conducted between 2019 and 2023, nearly 37% of suspected pertussis cases were caused by this lesser-known pathogen,
Exercise therapy
A recent study published in BMC Geriatrics, a journal of bioMed Central, suggests that exercise therapy, specifically metastable resistance training (MRT), can improve cognitive performance in older adults. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Kassel in Germany, examined the effects of MRT on cognitive performance in comparison
Medical research
Researchers at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University in Chongqing, People's Republic of China, have identified disruptions in functional network topology in patients with tension-type headache (TTH). Using magnetoencephalography (MEG) combined with graph-theoretical analysis, the study found that TTH patients showed increased functional connectivity across 1-45
Antitubercular agents
Researchers at Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, India, conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of quality improvement interventions in reducing treatment delays for tuberculosis patients in resource-limited settings. The study aimed to implement plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycles to address operational barriers in the diagnostic and treatment process. The researchers found
Harvard University. Harvard Medical School
Progression Independent of Relapse Activity (PIRA) has emerged as a vital outcome measure in multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical studies, allowing researchers to identify disability accumulation that is not related to relapses. A recent study conducted at Harvard Medical School's Brigham Multiple Sclerosis Center aimed to assess changes in
Hyperuricemia
Investigators at Linyi People's Hospital have found a significant association between hyperuricemia and insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study, published in Frontiers in Endocrinology, analyzed the correlation between the natural log transformation of the glucose disposal rate (log GDR) and hyperuricemia in a
Dermatitis
A 24-year-old female patient was diagnosed with superficial perivascular dermatitis with tissue eosinophils, a rare and complex condition. The diagnosis was made after 2 weeks of delaying histopathologic findings, highlighting the importance of a thorough differential diagnosis, structured diagnostic approach, and strategic follow-up. This case study sheds light on the
Antiarthritic agents
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology - RMIT University have conducted a study on the attitudes and beliefs of physical therapists in Saudi Arabia regarding the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, aimed to explore the physical therapists' views on
Headache
Research has shown that headache disorders, including migraine and tension-type headache (TTH), are among the most prevalent and disabling neurological conditions globally. A recent study from Ewha Womans University College of Medicine analyzed data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, covering 45 European countries, to evaluate temporal changes,
Diseases
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who experience significant fluctuations in blood sugar levels may be at a heightened risk of developing periodontitis, a severe gum disease that can cause tooth loss and other complications, according to a recent study published in the Clinical Oral Investigations journal. The research,
