by Elana Gotkine Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have an increased risk for tinnitus, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in Scientific Reports. Noting that acid reflux may disrupt the homeostasis of the middle and inner ear through the Eustachian tube, Sung-Woo Kang, from the Kyung Hee University College of Korean Medicine in Seoul, and colleagues explored...
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Prevalence of dementia diagnoses increased in individuals with autism diagnosis
by Elana Gotkine Individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have an increased prevalence of identified dementia diagnoses, according to a research letter published online Jan. 2 in JAMA Network Open. Giacomo Vivanti, Ph.D., from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University in Philadelphia, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study to examine the nationwide prevalence...
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Study compares single-inhaler triple therapies for treatment of COPD
by Elana Gotkine For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), budesonide-glycopyrrolate-formoterol does not improve clinical outcomes compared with fluticasone-umeclidinium-vilanterol, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in The BMJ. William B. Feldman, M.D., M.P.H., from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and colleagues compared the effectiveness and safety of budesonide-glycopyrrolate-formoterol, a twice-daily metered dose inhaler,...
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Study shows ‘good’ cholesterol may protect against brain atrophy, dementia
by UT Southwestern Medical Center Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol, may play a vital role in conserving healthy brain matter in middle-aged adults, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report. The findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, could give doctors and patients more insight into factors that affect cognitive health in aging...
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First of its kind gene therapy model offers hope for X-linked sideroblastic anemia treatment
by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine pioneered a first of its kind gene therapy model that offers a potential breakthrough in treating X-linked sideroblastic anemia (XLSA), a rare congenital anemia caused by mutations in the ALAS2 gene...
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Brain study challenges long-held views about Parkinson’s movement disorders
by Niranjana Rajalakshmi, University of Arizona Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into one of the most common complications faced by Parkinson’s disease patients: uncontrollable movements that develop after years of treatment. Parkinson’s disease—a neurological disorder of the brain that affects a person’s movement—develops when the level of dopamine, a...
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AI system helps doctors identify patients at risk for suicide
by Vanderbilt University Medical Center Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center shows that clinical alerts driven by artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors identify patients at risk for suicide, potentially improving prevention efforts in routine medical settings. A team led by Colin Walsh, MD, MA, associate professor of Biomedical Informatics,...
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GLP-1 withdrawal can have lasting effects
By Maya Goldman Illustration: Tiffany Herring/Axios The surging popularity of GLP-1 drugs is beginning to obscure the health consequences if people stop taking them, physicians warn.Why it matters: While many patients can shed up to 20% of their body weight using the injectables, the cost of the drugs and side effects like nausea and vomiting lead...
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Time for New Guidance on Poststroke Depression, Anxiety?
Eve Bender December 31, 2024 199 Added to Email Alert Depression and anxiety are among the most common complications of stroke, affecting 1 in 3 and about 1 in 4 survivors, respectively. These disorders are associated with higher mortality rates, often obscuring the path to recovery. The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) last published...
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Why are people microdosing Ozempic?
Tiny doses of the weight-loss drug can sidestep its unpleasant side effects, say influencers. But is customising the dose a good idea? Ozempic has become the private-prescription weight-loss drug of choice among the rich and famous (Image credit: aprott / iStock / Getty Images)By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK published 2 weeks ago To converts sharing the...