A recent prospective study has revealed that almost a third of patients with severe psoriasis have echocardiographic evidence of asymptomatic coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) (Piaserico et al., 2021). This finding provides a potential explanation for the well-established association between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease. The study, conducted by Stefano Piaserico and colleagues at the University of
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In a groundbreaking discovery, neurosurgery patients who underwent skull removal were fitted with a cutting-edge prosthesis. This prosthesis, embedded with an acrylic window, allowed doctors to use ultrasound technology to peer inside the patients’ skulls. This development presented a significant advancement in the field of neurosurgery, providing medical professionals with new tools and insights into
Atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, two common chronic skin conditions, are known to be associated with various comorbidities. However, the definitive relationship between these two diseases remains unclear. In this critical review and meta-analysis, we aim to explore the bidirectional association between atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, providing valuable insights into disease prevention and control.
Extended pleurectomy/decortication, a long-standing operative procedure offered for over 70 years, has recently come under scrutiny due to alarming new trial data in operable mesothelioma. Thoracic surgeon Eric Lim from the Royal Brompton Hospital in London reveals that this procedure, once considered a standard, is associated with a higher risk of mortality, more severe complications,
As an emergency medicine resident in the early 2000s, I had the unfortunate experience of encountering a patient with a heartbreaking story. A woman in her early 60s came to the emergency department complaining of back pain. In the past, it was common for uninsured individuals to seek care in the ER, even for low-acuity
Premature births pose significant risks to infants, particularly those born at less than 28 weeks’ gestation. To address the challenges associated with premature births, researchers have developed artificial womb technology (AWT) as a potential solution. AWT aims to simulate the womb’s physiologic environment, providing a bridge from extreme preterm birth to later gestation and reducing
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy has been found to be a safe and effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, according to the phase III randomized MAPP2 trial. The trial showed that patients who underwent MDMA-assisted psychotherapy experienced a significant improvement in their symptoms compared to those who received a placebo and psychotherapy. The findings, based on
Recently, a French agency raised concerns about the iPhone 12 emitting excessive radiation levels, calling for its removal from the market. This news has sparked a debate about the potential health risks associated with mobile phones. While the issue of radiation from electronic devices has been a topic of discussion for years, this specific incident
This year marks the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over time, as the virus morphed and continued to disrupt our daily lives, people around the world grew tired of COVID restrictions. As a result, we saw mask mandates lift, social distancing practices fade, and vaccination rates decline as more shots became available. Understandably, people
Narcolepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, has long been associated with a range of comorbid conditions. However, recent observational data has shed light on the prevalence of mood and pain disorders among individuals with narcolepsy, bringing attention to the complexity of diagnosis and treatment plans. The findings of a propensity-matched cohort analysis,