Liver diseases
Recent research has shed light on the impact of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) on patient-reported outcomes, specifically work productivity. A study published in the journal JHEP Reports found that work productivity is impaired in people with MASH, with a significant difference in activity impairment scores between high-risk and low-risk patients.
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,
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
Researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Germany, have conducted a pilot study to investigate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and symptom burden in patients with melanoma during and after immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. The study aimed to collect and compare data on
Antiarthritic agents
According to a recent systematic review and network meta-analysis, aerobic exercise has been found to be the most beneficial treatment for managing knee osteoarthritis. The study, conducted by researchers from Zhejiang University School of Medicine, included 217 randomised controlled trials involving 15,684 participants. The results showed that aerobic exercise
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,
Diseases
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University has discovered a significant correlation between brain structural characteristics and early motor outcomes after deep brain stimulation (DBS) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The study, published in the journal Quantitative Imaging
Drosophila
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Sheffield have developed an innovative method for teaching physiology practicals using invertebrate models, specifically Drosophila melanogaster, to enhance students' molecular skills and understanding of genotype-phenotype linkages. The activity, which involves DNA extraction, PCR, and restriction digestion, followed by behavioral assays
Epilepsy
Epilepsy patients seeking medical attention often struggle with health literacy, making it difficult for them to navigate the complexities of their condition. A recent study conducted in Osmaniye, Turkey, has shed new light on the relationship between health-seeking behavior and digital health literacy in epilepsy patients. The study, published in
Epilepsy
Research on the prevalence of financial distress among individuals with epilepsy has shown that a substantial proportion of individuals with active epilepsy experience financial hardship. A study published in the journal Seizure found that several factors, including female sex, Hispanic ethnicity, education level, and comorbidities, were significantly associated with higher
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
