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IOP-induced ONH strains negatively tied to retinal sensitivity in glaucoma patients
Optic nerve head (ONH) strains under intraocular pressure (IOP) show a negative association with retinal sensitivity in patients with open-angle glaucoma, according to a study. In particular, high-tension glaucoma (HTG) patients with higher ONH strains are more likely to show lower retinal sensitivities.
IOP-induced ONH strains negatively tied to retinal sensitivity in glaucoma patients
12 Jan 2023
Modified Atkins diet helps control drug-resistant epilepsy
Teen and adult patients with drug-resistant epilepsy may benefit from modified Atkins diet, which has been shown in a recent study to produce improvements in seizure frequency, quality of life (QOL), and behavioural problems as compared with standard drug therapy.
Modified Atkins diet helps control drug-resistant epilepsy
12 Jan 2023
Recent hyperglycaemia helps detect pancreatic cancer early
Pancreatic cancer may be identified early if assessment will be steered towards the point of recent hyperglycaemia based on elevated HbA1c, suggests a retrospective cohort study, noting that such early detection may then improve survival in cancer patients.
Recent hyperglycaemia helps detect pancreatic cancer early
11 Jan 2023
Meta-analysis: No link between PPI use and gastric cancer
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy does not appear to put individuals who require gastric acid suppression at increased risk of gastric cancer, according to a study.