Heart attacks, or acute myocardial infarctions (AMI), often lead to heart failure (HF). For years, doctors have used ACE inhibitors to help manage HF. These drugs target the RAAS system, which plays a big role in blood pressure and fluid balance. Recently, a new drug called sacubitril/valsartan (S/V) has shown promise. S/V is an ARNI, which means it targets both the ...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including facial pain. This pain, known as trigeminal neuralgia, is often described as sharp and sudden, like an electric shock. Percutaneous treatments are minimally invasive procedures that can help manage this pain. They involve inserting a n...
Chronic ankle instability, or CAI, is a common issue that often leads to surgery. But which surgical method is best? Let's dive into two techniques: modified trans augmentation (MTA) and trans augmentation (TA). First, let's talk about the ankle. It's a complex joint with lots of ligaments keeping it stable. The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is one of the key...
Imagine if every time you visited the dentist, the treatment plan was uniquely designed just for you. That's the exciting promise of personalized periodontal treatment. To understand why this is a big deal, let's break it down. Traditional methods of treating gum diseases are often one-size-fits-all. They don't always consider the unique mix of fact...
People with a current or past cancer diagnosis might face worse outcomes when dealing with a heart attack. This is a big deal because understanding the link between these two serious health issues can help doctors make better decisions about patient care and treatment. It's well known that heart attacks are dangerous. But did you know that having cancer at the same ...
When faced with tricky colon operations, doctors have a choice: hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy (HALS) or starting with keyhole surgery and possibly switching to open (LCOS). Each method has its pros and cons. HALS uses a small incision for a hand, aiding the laparoscope's cameras. LCOS begins with tiny cuts, preferring minimal invasion, but can extend them if n...
Did you know that the shape of your aortic arch can impact the success of a heart valve replacement? This is particularly important for a procedure called transfemoral TAVR, where doctors replace a faulty heart valve through the femoral artery. Until now, no one had really looked into how the shape of the aortic arch affects this procedure and its outcomes. That's wh...
In Sri Lanka, many people accidentally or intentionally consume profenofos, an insecticide, and often mix it with alcohol. This makes treating their poisoning much harder. Doctors want to know how alcohol levels in the blood affect the poisoning and how the body processes profenofos. They're trying to figure out if alcohol makes the poisoning worse and how fast the b...
You know how tiny particles in the air, called PM 2. 5 , can cause problems for people with COPD? A recent study looked into how these particles affect COPD patients throughout the year. The study involved 105 COPD patients, ages 46 to 82, from different places. They checked how much PM 2. 5 was in their homes and outdoors. They also looked at how well their lun...
Did you know that clogged arteries can affect more than just your heart? A recent study looked into how these blockages, known as panvascular disease (PVD), impact the lives of people with heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). This condition means the heart can't pump blood as well as it should. The study set out to find how PVD affects the quali...