CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Current Treatment Strategies for Keloids: Lessons from a Decade of Clinical Experience

Study in a high-volume academic tertiary medical center summarizes current treatment strategies for keloids based on more than a decade of clinical experience, highlighting the need for multimodal approaches and personalized interventions to optimize outcomes in affected individuals.

January 2022

PRISM Project: Advancing a Quantitative Approach t
PRISM Project: Advancing a Quantitative Approach to Neuropsychiatry

PRISM project aims to develop a quantitative biological approach for understanding and classifying neuropsychiatric diseases, providing a framework for precision medicine and targeted interventions in mental health care.

January 2022

Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Magnitude and
Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Magnitude and Implications for Transmission Dynamics

A substantial proportion of individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection remain asymptomatic, underscoring the importance of widespread testing and surveillance to identify and isolate asymptomatic carriers and mitigate community transmission.

January 2022

Large Purulent Oral Discharge Associated with Candida Dublinensis: Clinical Case Report

Clinical case report highlights an unusual presentation of large purulent oral discharge associated with Candida dubliniensis infection, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and targeted antifungal therapy in managing opportunistic oral infections.

January 2022

Bipolar Depression: Characteristics, Challenges, a
Bipolar Depression: Characteristics, Challenges, and Treatment Strategies

Update reviews characteristics and management of depression in bipolar disorder, highlighting the need for integrated treatment approaches and personalized interventions to address the complex interplay of mood symptoms in affected individuals.

January 2022

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in COVID-19: Understa
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in COVID-19: Understanding the Pathophysiological Mechanisms

Irritant urinary symptoms may occur irrespective of the severity of COVID-19, suggesting a multifactorial etiology and highlighting the need for comprehensive evaluation and management of lower urinary tract dysfunction in affected individuals.

January 2022

Exploring Human Longevity: Trends in Centenarian Populations

The number of centenarians continues to increase, reflecting advancements in healthcare and lifestyle factors that contribute to human longevity, with implications for public health initiatives and aging research.

January 2022

Mechanisms of Tendon Adaptation: Insights into Sti
Mechanisms of Tendon Adaptation: Insights into Stiffness and Strength Regulation

Tendon cells sense mechanical stress and adapt to demands by modulating extracellular matrix composition and structure, offering insights into the mechanisms underlying tendon stiffness and strength regulation in response to physiological and pathological stimuli.

January 2022

Alzheimer's Disease and Hippocampal Blood Flow: Insights into Early Pathophysiological Mechanisms

Blood oxygen levels in the hippocampus could explain early memory loss in Alzheimer's disease, shedding light on the underlying neurovascular mechanisms and potential targets for early intervention and disease modification.

January 2022

Focusing on Emotions for People Living with Obesit
Focusing on Emotions for People Living with Obesity: Implications for Mental and Physical Health

Participants in obesity management programs experience weight loss and improvements in anxiety, depression, and blood pressure, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional well-being alongside physical health outcomes in individuals living with obesity.

January 2022