Meta-analysis links high early pregnancy TyG index to increased gestational risks across 23 studies
Early Blood Test Could Predict Pregnancy Complications Before They Start
This meta-analysis evaluated 23 studies involving 220,985 participants to assess the relationship between high Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG) in…
Checking blood sugar and fat levels early might help prevent serious pregnancy issues.
Meta-analysis finds AI screening tools strongly associated with diabetic retinopathy detection
AI tools show strong link to spotting diabetic eye disease
This meta-analysis of observational and diagnostic studies reports a pooled odds ratio of 5.79 (95% CI: 5.22–6.42) for standalone deep learn…
AI screening tools were linked to better detection of diabetic eye disease in a large review of studies, suggesting they could help identify…
Kangfuxin solution improves implant outcomes in chronic periodontitis patients
New Mouthwash Cuts Implant Problems by 75%
This retrospective cohort study of 300 chronic periodontitis patients found that implant rehabilitation with adjunctive Kangfuxin solution f…
This rinse could help thousands keep dental implants longer.
L1 Cortical Bone Quantitative CT Parameters Show Association With Osteoporosis in 169 Patient Cohort
Spine CT Scans May Predict Osteoporosis Risk Without Extra Tests
This retrospective cohort study evaluated L1 cortical bone quantitative CT parameters in 169 participants undergoing chest-abdominal or lumb…
A new study finds that routine spine CT scans can reveal osteoporosis risk by measuring cortical bone, potentially reducing the need for ext…
Bleb Wall Thickness Not Associated With Secondary Interventions After Preserflo MicroShunt Implantation
Early bleb scans do not predict future surgery needs in glaucoma
This observational cohort study evaluated 23 open-angle glaucoma patients undergoing Preserflo MicroShunt implantation. Bleb wall thickness …
Early bleb measurements after glaucoma surgery do not predict which patients will need additional treatment procedures later.
Preoperative inflammatory markers linked to survival in resectable NSCLC
Simple Blood Work Could Predict Lung Cancer Surgery Outcomes
This retrospective cohort study of 460 patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer found that elevated preoperative inflammatory mar…
A new look at blood tests shows inflammation levels may help doctors plan better care for lung cancer patients.
CRRT after heart transplantation linked to preoperative hemoglobin and VIS score in cohort study
New Tool Predicts Kidney Failure Risk After Heart Transplant Surgery
This single-center retrospective cohort study of 213 heart transplantation recipients examined risk factors for continuous renal replacement…
This research gives doctors a new way to spot heart transplant patients at high risk for kidney failure, allowing for closer monitoring and …
Serum 25(OH)D, AQP4, and IL-4 levels tracked after traumatic brain injury
Low Vitamin D Linked to Worse Brain Swelling After Injury
This observational cohort study of 279 patients with traumatic brain injury measured serum biomarkers over 7 days. Biomarker levels correlat…
It starts with a fall, a crash, or a blow to the head.
Third-trimester serum ferritin levels associated with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy risk
A Simple Blood Test May Predict a Risky Pregnancy Liver Condition
This retrospective case-control study at a single hospital found a significant association between third-trimester serum ferritin levels and…
A common blood test for iron could soon help doctors predict which pregnant women face a higher risk for a serious liver condition.
Higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio linked to peritoneal dialysis peritonitis risk
Higher blood ratio linked to infection risk in peritoneal dialysis patients
This retrospective case-control study of 178 patients on peritoneal dialysis found that a higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was in…
A higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in blood tests was linked to a greater risk of peritonitis in people on peritoneal dialysis.
Nomogram predicts bladder stone risk in BPH patients after prostate resection
New model predicts bladder stone risk in BPH patients after prostate surgery
This retrospective cohort study developed a nomogram to predict bladder stone risk in 446 BPH patients after transurethral resection. The mo…
A new tool helps doctors estimate bladder stone risk for men with enlarged prostates after surgery, based on a study of 446 patients.
Lipoprotein(a) concentrations associate with coronary artery disease severity in single-center observational cohort of 238 adults.
Higher Lipoprotein(a) Linked to Worse Heart Disease Severity
This single-center observational cohort study assessed Lipoprotein(a) concentrations in 238 adults referred for elective coronary angiograph…
Higher levels of lipoprotein(a) were found in patients with more severe coronary artery disease blockages in Kazakhstan.