CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Mechanisms of Korotkoff Sound Generation
Mechanisms of Korotkoff Sound Generation

Investigating the fundamental mechanisms involved in the production of Korotkoff sounds during blood pressure measurement.

May 2024

Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Patients wit
Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

A new study suggests a potential link between atopic dermatitis and inflammatory bowel disease, underscoring the need for further research into shared treatment approaches.

May 2024

Pituitary Incidentalomas
Pituitary Incidentalomas

Pituitary incidentalomas are relatively common, with a prevalence of 10% observed in imaging studies, underscoring the need for careful evaluation and management of these incidental findings.

May 2024

Pregnancy's Impact on Future Cardiovascular Risk
Pregnancy's Impact on Future Cardiovascular Risk

Pregnancy complications unmask short- and long-term cardiovascular risks, especially in individuals with obesity.

May 2024

Metabolic Disease and Fatty Liver
Metabolic Disease and Fatty Liver

Metabolic factors such as obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes are associated with the development of fatty liver disease, highlighting the complex interplay between metabolic health and liver function.

May 2024

Hyperandrogenism in Women
Hyperandrogenism in Women

An overview of hyperandrogenism in women, covering its clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic options tailored to address age and specific symptoms experienced by patients.

May 2024

Timing of Cholecystectomy After Moderate and Sever
Timing of Cholecystectomy After Moderate and Severe Acute Biliary Pancreatitis

Early cholecystectomy should be carefully considered in patients with moderate and severe acute biliary pancreatitis, as it was associated with increased postoperative mortality and morbidity, highlighting the importance of timing and patient selection in surgical management decisions.

May 2024

WHO Inquiry into COVID-19 Origin in China
WHO Inquiry into COVID-19 Origin in China

The World Health Organization requests full access to investigate the origin of the coronavirus in China, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and transparency.

May 2024

Is My Wound Infected?

A study on the use of hyperspectral imaging to assess wound infection, providing insights into innovative diagnostic techniques for evaluating wound healing and infection.

May 2024

Live Helminth Removed from Australian Woman's Brai
Live Helminth Removed from Australian Woman's Brain

A case report detailing the removal of a live helminth from an Australian woman's brain, representing the first known case of human infection by a common parasite found in certain pythons.

May 2024