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China: A recent study published in Frontiers in Medicine by Dr. Lixiang Rao and colleagues from the Division of Nephrology at Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, sheds new light on the prognostic value of D-dimer dynamics in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). The research highlights the significance of tracking D-dimer levels over time to assess mortality risk during hospitalization.
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medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal
UK: A new study published in Apollo Medicine by researchers from the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham, UK, highlights that a variety of benign and malignant palmar lesions can closely resemble Dupuytren’s disease, presenting potential diagnostic pitfalls for clinicians. The findings from a 12-year observational review underline the importance of combining clinical judgment with imaging and histopathological tools to achieve an accurate diagnosis.
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medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal
USA: Researchers have found in a new study that one-hour plasma glucose (1-h PG) levels may be a more accurate predictor of future prediabetes than fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and two-hour PG, highlighting a potential gap in current ADA diagnostic criteria. The study has been published in Diabetes Care.
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medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal
USA: Researchers have found in a cross-sectional survey that many individuals with atrial fibrillation (AFib) experienced fewer episodes by avoiding cold drinks and foods like ice water, smoothies, and ice cream. Strategies included letting beverages reach room temperature and avoiding straws. Despite patient-reported improvements, healthcare providers often dismissed the "cold drink heart" (CDH) phenomenon.
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medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal
Japan – Targeting a systolic blood pressure (SBP) below 130 mmHg may significantly reduce hospitalizations in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in Hypertension Research has revealed.
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medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal
USA: A large-scale study exploring the link between menopausal status, hormone therapy, and bladder health in women has revealed critical insights into how urinary symptoms vary across different stages of menopause. Published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, the study sheds light on an under-researched aspect of women's health—bladder function and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
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medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal
China: A recent study published in Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome sheds new light on the strong connection between cardio-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome and the development of cognitive impairment. Conducted by Yuanyue Zhu and colleagues from the Medical Center on Aging at Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, the research explored how different stages and progression patterns of CKM syndrome affect cognitive function over time.
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medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal
Canada: Researchers have found that non-invasive biomarkers and imaging techniques could serve as effective alternatives to colonoscopy for monitoring Crohn’s disease (CD) recurrence after surgical treatment. The findings are from a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology by Dr. Sunil Samnani and colleagues from McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
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medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal
USA: Atrial fibrillation (AF) substantially heightens the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias and cardiac arrest in individuals with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a recent study published in Heart Rhythm. The study, led by Dr. Benjamin A. Rosen and his team from Deborah Heart and Lung Center, New Jersey, highlights a pressing need to refine risk assessment strategies for this growing patient population.
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medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal
South Korea: A large-scale cohort study published in JAMA Network Open highlights a strong connection between income levels and the risk of severe hypoglycemia in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Conducted by Dr. Misook Kim from the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Seoul St Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, and colleagues, the research emphasizes the pressing need to address socioeconomic disparities to enhance diabetes care and reduce adverse outcomes.
