Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), including antibodies against the programmed cell death protein 1/ligand 1 (PD-1/L1) effectively at boost the immune system; however, they may cause immune-related adverse events (irAEs). The…
Kefir has the potential to affect the gastrointestinal and oral microbial ecosystem, but there is insufficient evidence to support the concept strongly, as was found in the most recently published…
Each year, 11 million people worldwide develop tuberculosis, and about 1.4 million die from it. Meningitis occurs in 1–2% of patients and is the most severe complication of tuberculosis, arising…
Taiwan: Analysis of national data from Taiwan shows that hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), despite known long-term risks such as retinopathy, remains a cornerstone of lupus treatment. In patients with systemic lupus erythematosus…
A major pooled analysis published in JAMA has shown that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors deliver consistent kidney and cardiovascular benefits across different patient groups—irrespective of diabetes status or baseline…
Traditional Chinese medicine Injections (TCMIs) seem to provide positive benefits for elderly patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP); however, the level of certainty regarding current evidence is low. CAP is a…
With a new study in the journal Science Bulletin, researchers at Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University have discovered a new way that aggressive breast cancer cells escape the…
China: A network meta-analysis of 21 randomized controlled trials suggests that curcumin, vitamin D, and XP-828L are the most promising dietary supplements as adjunctive treatments for psoriasis. The findings were…
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a disorder defined by the aseptic ischemic necrosis of osseous tissue in the femoral head. This degenerative ailment results from impaired microcirculation beneath…
China: A retrospective cohort study published in BMC Nephrology has highlighted that acute kidney injury (AKI) is a relatively frequent and clinically significant complication following transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)…