Hybrid EDF intraocular lens matches monofocal for distance, improves intermediate and near vision
New Lens Gives You Clear Vision From Far To Near
In a prospective single-center comparative study, 37 eyes received the AM2UH hybrid extended depth-of-focus IOL and 36 eyes received the AW-…
A new hybrid lens offers clear distance and near vision without needing reading glasses after cataract surgery.
Mini-review links insulin to worse COVID-19 outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients
Diabetes Meds Do Not Stop COVID-19
A mini-review of observational studies in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus found that insulin was linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes, w…
Recent research proves that common diabetes pills do not protect you from getting sick or dying from a virus infection.
Physical exercise reduces all-cause mortality and improves outcomes in chronic kidney disease patients
Exercise linked to lower death risk and better health in chronic kidney disease patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 82 randomized controlled trials involving chronic kidney disease patients, including those on di…
Regular exercise lowers death risk and improves heart, lung, and blood health for people with chronic kidney disease.
Systematic review of dry needling in sports athletes shows short-term pain relief but uncertain performance benefits
Dry needling offers short-term pain relief for athletes but uncertain long-term benefits
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated dry needling (DN) applied to cervical and upper-quarter regions in sports athletes.
Dry needling eases neck and shoulder pain for athletes right away, but evidence for long-term recovery or injury prevention remains uncertai…
Jyothi Trataka yoga practice improves dry eye symptoms in adults with mild-to-moderate condition
A 25-Minute Yoga Practice That Eases Dry, Painful Eyes
A 12-week randomized controlled trial of 49 adults with mild-to-moderate dry eye found that Jyothi Trataka practice improved OSDI scores sig…
A low-cost, screen-free yoga technique may offer real relief for people with dry eyes — no drops required.
Physical activity improves cardiopulmonary function and general health in individuals with Sjögren's syndrome
Physical activity linked to better health and function in Sjögren's syndrome patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated physical activity versus controls in 277 participants wit…
For people with Sjögren's syndrome, physical activity improves heart and lung function, energy, and mental health, though it does not clearl…
Systematic review links gut microbiota dysbiosis to CKD-MBD, RA, OA, and OP pathogenesis
Your gut holds the key to your bone health
This systematic review examines the role of gut microbiota dysbiosis in chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), rheumato…
Gut bacteria directly influence bone strength and kidney health, yet current treatments ignore the digestive system where the real problem s…
Mental health syndemics reduce ART adherence and impair viral suppression in people living with HIV
When HIV and Depression Collide, Treatment Suffers
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 studies involving people living with HIV (PLWH) examined the impact of mental health-related …
When depression, trauma, and poverty pile onto HIV, people struggle more to take their meds and keep the virus in check.
Hungarian app use associated with lower reported antibiotic, antipyretic, and doctor visit use in children
Parents Using This Fever App Reached for Antibiotics Less Often
This prospective cohort registry evaluated Hungarian app users and their children aged 0 to 18 years.
A large real-world registry suggests a guided fever-tracking app may help parents feel confident enough to skip unnecessary meds and appoint…
Podocyte morphometrics correlate with albuminuria and eGFR decline in IgA nephropathy cohort
Tiny Footprints Predict Kidney Disease Progression
A single-center observational cohort of 37 patients with glomerulonephritis found that high-resolution podocyte morphometrics correlated wit…
Tiny changes in kidney cell shapes now predict disease progression better than standard tests, offering earlier warnings for patients with I…
Vim-targeted tremor surgery shows substantial tremor improvement across various targeting approaches
Deep brain stimulation for tremor shows consistent improvement across different targeting methods
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 211 patients undergoing Vim-targeted tremor surgery found substantial tremor improvement across ana…
Surgery targeting a specific brain area consistently reduces severe tremor regardless of the surgical guidance method used, offering reliabl…
Electrolyte homeostasis adaptations in pregnancy require distinct norms to avoid misclassifying abnormalities and delaying care
Are standard lab tests hiding dangerous electrolyte problems in pregnant women?
This systematic review examined physiological adaptations and clinical disturbances of electrolyte homeostasis in pregnant women compared to…
Standard lab tests often misclassify normal pregnancy changes as dangerous problems, delaying care for both mother and baby.