10 January 2012
The association between physical activity and genetic susceptibility to obesity has already been established by several studies. Now, a recent meta-analysis reiterates the role of physical activity in reducing the association of fat mass- and obesity-associated (FTO) risk allele with the odds of adult BMI and obesity by 27%. The study, published in the recent [...]
Posted in Basic Sciences, Consumer Health, Diet, Exercise, Genetics0 Comments
07 January 2012
The introduction of clinical decision rules (CDRs) has contributed to substantial improvement in the diagnostic work-up of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) patients. A recent study, touted to be the first one to directly compare the effectiveness of the four CDRs (Wells rule, simplified Wells rule, revised Geneva score [RGS], and simplified RGS) in combination with [...]
Posted in Cardiology, Chest, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Medicine, Pulmonology0 Comments
03 January 2012
Various alternatives to traditional bearings are being introduced for hip joint replacement in order to decrease implant wear and consequently prolong the time to revision surgery. Despite this, the number of patients undergoing revision surgery within ten years of hip implantation has been substantial. Now, a recent systematic review has observed that the metal-on-metal or [...]
Posted in Medical Devices, Medical Technology, Medicine, Orthopedics, Surgical Specialties0 Comments
22 December 2011
An association between high dietary fiber intake and reduced risk for colorectal cancer has been hypothesized by Burkitt in the 1970s. However, several epidemiological studies have yielded inconclusive results. Now, a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis provides evidence to validate the link, mainly with the intake of cereal fiber and whole grains.
Posted in Consumer Health, Diet, Exercise, Medicine, Nutrition, Oncology0 Comments
13 December 2011
The results of a national cohort study suggest an independent association between low gestational age at birth and increased mortality in early childhood, as well as young adulthood. The study is touted as the first one to report the association.
Posted in Internal Medicine, Medicine, Neonatology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics0 Comments
25 November 2011
A recent prospective cohort study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, reports that smoking has a significant causal effect on symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) with subclinical inflammation in women. Although cessation of the habit significantly reduces the risk for PAD, a high incidence of the disease prevails even among previous smokers.
Posted in Basic Sciences, Cardiology, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Medicine, Pathology, Women's Health0 Comments
17 November 2011
Most patients with established cardiovascular diseases (CVD) receive nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for varied treatment durations despite the associated safety concerns. A recent nationwide cohort study, published in the journal Circulation, provides evidence that even short-term NSAID therapy in patients with previous episodes of myocardial infarction (MI) increases their risk of recurrent MI or death.
Posted in Basic Sciences, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology0 Comments
11 November 2011
A recent meta-analysis and systematic review conducted by a team of US researchers provides further evidence to validate the association between depression and enhanced risk of stroke morbidity and mortality.
Posted in Basic Sciences, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health, Neurology0 Comments
03 November 2011
A recent retrospective cohort study has reported that unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (USO) rather than cystectomy should be the preferred treatment of choice for patients with mucinous borderline ovarian tumors (MBOTs) during conservative surgery, as the former decreases the recurrence risk and does not hinder fecundity.
Posted in Fertility, Gynecology, Medical Devices, Medical Technology, Medicine, Obstetrics, Women's Health0 Comments
31 October 2011
A recent Swedish trial that concluded after a period of three decades reiterates the potential benefit of mammographic screening in reducing breast cancer-specific mortality. The study, published in the recent issue of the journal Radiology, provides evidence to support the recommendation for periodic mammography screening in order to reduce the mortality associated with breast cancer.
Posted in Medical Devices, Medical Technology, Medicine, Oncology, Radiodiagnosis0 Comments
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