CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Early Melanoma: Low Risk of Mortality
Early Melanoma: Low Risk of Mortality

Researchers identify a subset of patients with early melanoma who face a very low risk of mortality from the disease, suggesting favorable outcomes for certain individuals.

June 2023

Managing Lymphedema: Treatment Options for Quality
Managing Lymphedema: Treatment Options for Quality of Life

Explore conservative and surgical interventions aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals affected by lymphedema.

June 2023

Mortality Risk After Total Gastrectomy for Gastric
Mortality Risk After Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer

Multiple factors contribute to deaths occurring three months after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer, underscoring the importance of postoperative care and monitoring.

June 2023

Tooth Loss Linked to Cognitive Decline and Dementi
Tooth Loss Linked to Cognitive Decline and Dementia

Maintaining good oral health, including proper denture care, may help protect against cognitive decline and dementia.

June 2023

Long-Term Impact of Helicobacter pylori Eradicatio
Long-Term Impact of Helicobacter pylori Eradication on Peptic Ulcer Bleeding

Eradicating Helicobacter pylori protects against peptic ulcer bleeding associated with aspirin use, but the long-term sustainability of this protective effect remains uncertain.

June 2023

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Dry Eye Disease Risk in Type
SGLT2 Inhibitors and Dry Eye Disease Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

Comparison of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors versus Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists reveals the incidence of dry eye disease in patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Taiwan.

June 2023

Greater Sense of Purpose Linked to Lower Mortality
Greater Sense of Purpose Linked to Lower Mortality Risk

Regardless of race/ethnicity and gender, individuals with a greater sense of purpose in life exhibit a lower risk of mortality, with women potentially benefiting slightly more from this health-protective effect.

June 2023

Exercise's Role in Depression Treatment
Exercise's Role in Depression Treatment

Exercise is an effective yet underutilized resource in the treatment of depression, offering potential benefits for mental health and well-being.

June 2023

FDA Approves Relyvirio for ALS Treatment
FDA Approves Relyvirio for ALS Treatment

Relyvirio, a combination therapy comprising sodium phenylbutyrate and taurusodiol, receives FDA approval as a therapeutic option for ALS, designated as an orphan drug.

June 2023

Pandemic Stress Linked to Menstrual Cycle Changes
Pandemic Stress Linked to Menstrual Cycle Changes

About 12% of participants reported changes in all four menstrual cycle characteristics, suggesting a link between pandemic stress and menstrual health.

June 2023