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Willis Covered Stent Promising in Treating Intracranial Blood Blister-Like Aneurysms: Case Series Findings

1 week ago | medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal

China: A recent case series published in BMC Surgery has highlighted the potential of the Willis covered stent (WCS) as a viable option for managing intracranial blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs), a rare but challenging subset of aneurysms associated with high rates of rupture and mortality.
HEALEY ALS Trial: Pridopidine Shows No Impact on Disease Progression in ALS

1 week ago | medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal

USA: A recent study evaluating pridopidine for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has found no significant effect on disease progression. Conducted as part of the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, the 24-week investigation assessed whether pridopidine could slow functional decline in individuals with ALS, a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and loss of motor function.
Study Warns of Rising Hypertension and Diabetes Cases in Raipur Slum: Urges Early Screening

1 week ago | medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal

India: A recent retrospective record-based study conducted in an urban slum of Chhattisgarh has highlighted the significant prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in the region. The researchers found that hypertension (33%) and diabetes mellitus (16%) were common in the urban slum of Raipur, India. "The likelihood of hypertension was more than twice as high among individuals consuming alcohol (aOR: 2.98) and those with diabetes (aOR: 2.55).
AIIMS Study: Overt Diabetes in Pregnancy Associated with Higher Risks of Stillbirth, Macrosomia, and Postpartum Diabetes

1 week ago | medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal

India: A recent systematic review and meta-analysis revealed that overt diabetes in pregnancy (ODiP) significantly increases the risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes compared to gestational diabetes (GDM), pre-existing diabetes, or normal glucose levels. "Women with ODiP had a 93% higher risk of gestational hypertension, a 65% greater risk of pre-eclampsia, and a 14% increased likelihood of cesarean delivery.
Low Doses of 5-ARIs Linked to Higher Suicide Risk, Lower Cardiovascular Mortality: Study Finds

1 week ago | medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal

South Korea: New data on 5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) reveals that low cumulative doses are associated with an increased risk of suicide but a decreased risk of cardiovascular mortality in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or androgenic alopecia (AGA). The findings, published in Scientific Reports, stress the need for careful monitoring of patients undergoing treatment with these medications, especially given the increased risk of suicide associated with certain dosage levels.
Pulmonary Infections in HBV-ACLF Patients Elevate Mortality Risk: Early Intervention Critical, Study Suggests

1 week ago | medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal

China: A recent retrospective cohort study has highlighted the significant role of pulmonary infections in influencing short-term outcomes for patients with hepatitis B-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ACLF). The study found that the mortality rate in patients with both HBV-ACLF and pulmonary infections was nearly double that of those without infections (65.71% vs. 35.02%).
Low Calcium Levels May increase transfusion need, Worsen Surgical Outcomes in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients, Study Finds

1 week ago | medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal

China: A recent retrospective study has found that hypocalcemia—low calcium levels in the blood—may significantly contribute to increased perioperative blood loss and a greater need for blood transfusion in elderly patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures. The study revealed that in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, hypocalcemia (serum calcium <2.15 mmol/L) was found to significantly increase perioperative blood loss and the likelihood of requiring a blood transfusion.
Type 5 Diabetes: IDF Recognizes Malnutrition-Linked Diabetes as Distinct Disease

1 week ago | medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal

Thailand: In a landmark move at the World Diabetes Congress 2025 in Bangkok, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) formally recognized malnutrition-related diabetes as a distinct type of diabetes—now designated as Type 5 diabetes. This decision marks a pivotal moment in diabetes research, bringing long-overdue attention to a form of the disease that affects millions in low- and middle-income countries yet remains largely underdiagnosed and poorly understood.
Silicone Mask Use Enhances Consistency in Tooth Color Assessment for Whitening Trials: Study Finds

1 week ago | medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal

Italy: In a significant development in cosmetic dentistry, a recent study has demonstrated that the use of a silicone mask can substantially improve the accuracy and reproducibility of tooth color assessments in whitening clinical trials. This advancement may enhance the reliability of bleaching treatment evaluations—an essential factor in product efficacy research and patient satisfaction.
Early Anticoagulation Within Two Weeks of Stroke Onset Shows Better Outcomes in AF Patients: Study

1 week ago | medicaldialogues.in | Medha Baranwal

USA: A recent randomized clinical trial evaluating the optimal timing for initiating anticoagulation after an ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation found no single best day for starting treatment. However, the findings suggest that beginning anticoagulation earlier, within the first two weeks of stroke onset, may be more beneficial than delaying it further. The study was published online in JAMA Neurology on March 31, 2025.