Efficacy

Stair climbing study unveils surprising link to back pain in females but not males

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Stair climbing study unveils surprising link to back pain in females but not males

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers assessed the relationship between stair climbing frequency and Low Back Pain (LBP) prevalence among orthopedic physical therapists. Study: Greater number of weekly stairs climbed is associated with lower low back pain prevalence among female but not male physical therapists. Image Credit: Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock Background  In … Read more

Tirzepatide outshines other treatments in lowering blood sugar and weight for type 2 diabetes patients

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Tirzepatide outshines other treatments in lowering blood sugar and weight for type 2 diabetes patients

In a recent study published in the journal eClinical Medicine, researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the glucose-lowering potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA)-based therapies among diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2D) patients. Novel GLP-1-RAs, including tirzepatide, individually or combined with insulin fixed-ratio combinations (FRCs) or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i), as well as high-dosage … Read more

Could metformin be a game changer for heart health in non-diabetics?

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Could metformin be a game changer for heart health in non-diabetics?

In a recent study published in eBioMedicine, researchers use Mendelian randomization (MR) to investigate the effects of perturbing seven metformin targets on the cardiometabolic health of the general and non-diabetic populations. The perturbation of these known metformin targets was associated with beneficial effects on blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) in non-diabetic individuals. Study: Efficacy … Read more

Trajectory of fear of cancer recurrence levels six to 18 months post-breast cancer diagnosis

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Trajectory of fear of cancer recurrence levels six to 18 months post-breast cancer diagnosis

In a recent study published in the Cancers Journal, researchers examined the predictors of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) and its trajectory among breast cancer (BC) patients. Study: Protective Factors against Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Breast Cancer Patients: A Latent Growth Model. Image Credit: Rembolle/Shutterstock.com Background Breast cancer patients frequently face long-term physical and psychological difficulties, … Read more

Experts call for individualized treatment and more research

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Experts call for individualized treatment and more research

In a review article published in the journal Cell, renowned experts have provided a detailed overview of menopause biology, clinical outcomes, therapeutic options, and supportive care. “The road to menopause is not difficult for all, but for some, symptoms may be severe or even disabling and disruptive to work and family,” write the authors, who … Read more

Ketogenic diets, gut microbiota, and health effects

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Ketogenic diets, gut microbiota, and health effects

In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers summarized the evidence on ketogenic diets (KDs) from the past three decades. ​​​​​​​Study: The Influence of Ketogenic Diet on Gut Microbiota: Potential Benefits, Risks and Indications. Image Credit: Boontoom Sae-Kor/Shutterstock.com Background KD is characterized by minimal intake of carbohydrates, low calories, standard protein levels, and high fat … Read more

Does depression in caregivers affect the prognosis of Parkinson’s disease patients?

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Does depression in caregivers affect the prognosis of Parkinson’s disease patients?

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers assessed the relationship between care providers with depressive symptoms and the quality of life (QoL), hospital admissions, and emergency department (ED) consultations of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. Study: Association of Caregiver Depression Risk With Patient Outcomes in Parkinson Disease. Image Credit: adriaticfoto/Shutterstock.com Background Care providers … Read more

The current evidence and advances in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke

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The current evidence and advances in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke

In a recent narrative review published in BMJ Medicine, researchers summarized the current evidence on advancements in mechanical thrombectomy (MT), a ground-breaking treatment for acute ischaemic stroke involving removal of a thrombus by recanalization of an intracranial occlusion of a large vessel via an aspiration catheter, stent retriever, or both.  Study: Advances in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic … Read more