CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Bladder Cancer: The Forgotten Cancer
Bladder Cancer: The Forgotten Cancer

Experts warn about worryingly low awareness of bladder cancer, emphasizing the need for increased education and screening efforts to improve early detection and outcomes for this often overlooked malignancy.

April 2024

Chronic Pain After Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Wome
Chronic Pain After Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Women

Evaluation of chronic pain after inguinal hernia surgery in women, utilizing a large unselected cohort of 4021 women, aims to provide insights into the prevalence and management of this postoperative complication.

April 2024

Visceral Adiposity and Exacerbation of Inflammator
Visceral Adiposity and Exacerbation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Visceral adiposity may be a more meaningful measure of obesity in the context of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as it has been associated with disease exacerbation. This article discusses the relationship between visceral adiposity and IBD.

April 2024

Syndrome After ICU Admission
Syndrome After ICU Admission

Review of the physical, psychological, and cognitive manifestations that develop after hospitalization for critical illness sheds light on the challenges faced by patients in recovering from intensive care unit (ICU) admissions.

April 2024

Cervical Pain and Low Back Pain

This article synthesizes the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical pain and low back pain, two common conditions frequently encountered in medical practice.

April 2024

Long-Term Effects of Premenopausal Bilateral Oopho
Long-Term Effects of Premenopausal Bilateral Oophorectomy

Similar to the previous entry, early bilateral oophorectomy, with or without hysterectomy, is likely to have long-term effects on aging and health in premenopausal women.

April 2024

A Clinical Approach to Akathisia

Akathisia, a subjective feeling of uneasiness, can be caused by a wide range of medications used in general medical settings. This article provides a clinical approach to diagnosing and managing akathisia.

April 2024

The US Approves a Vaccine for Pregnant Women Again
The US Approves a Vaccine for Pregnant Women Against RSV

Abrysvo, from Pfizer, is approved for use in pregnant women to protect infants during their first six months of life against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), expanding the available options for maternal immunization.

April 2024

Colchicine for Cardiovascular Prevention
Colchicine for Cardiovascular Prevention

Colchicine has shown potential for cardiovascular prevention in adult patients with established atherosclerotic disease or multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This article reviews the evidence supporting the use of colchicine in this context.

April 2024

Digestive Disorders in Parkinson's Disease

Motility disorders are common in patients with Parkinson's disease and may precede the onset of motor symptoms, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and management of gastrointestinal issues in this population.

April 2024