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Study Finds Minimal Risk of Mental Illness from Acne Treatment Isotretinoin

New Study Debunks Link Between Acne Treatment and Depression Recent research has revealed that concerns about the acne treatment isotretinoin causing depression are unfounded. A meta-analysis involving 1.62 million people found that the risk of depression increased by about 3.8%, but the statistical significance was low, and the risk of suicide decreased as the duration […]

Study Shows Concerns about Isotretinoin and Depression are Unfounded: Meta-Analysis Results

New Study Debunks Concerns About Isotretinoin and Mental Illness A groundbreaking meta-analysis has overturned previous concerns about the acne treatment isotretinoin causing depression. The study, conducted by Professor Nicole Kye Wen Tan’s team at the Yong Lu Lin National Medical School in Singapore, was recently published in the esteemed academic journal JAMA Dermatology (doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.4579). Negligible […]

The Link Between Serum Oleic Acid Levels and Depression: Research Findings

Study Finds Link Between Oleic Acid and Depression New research has revealed a concerning association between levels of oleic acid in the human body and the development of depression. According to a study published in the international journal BMC Psychiatry, conducted by a team of researchers including Jiahui Yin of Shandong University of Chinese Medicine […]

Research Shows Link Between Serum Oleic Acid Levels and Depression

Study Suggests Link Between Oleic Acid and Depression A recent study published in the international journal BMC Psychiatry has found a potential association between increased levels of serum oleic acid and the development of depression in adults. The study, conducted by researchers including Jiahui Yin of Shandong University of Chinese Medicine in Jinan, China, analyzed […]

National Screening for Hepatitis C: Delayed Conclusion Expected Later This Year

National Screening for Hepatitis C Postponed Again, Decision Expected Later this Year The much-anticipated decision on whether to include national screening for hepatitis C, which was originally slated for November, has once again been postponed. As the process enters its final stages, there is a possibility that the results will be released later this year. […]

Advances in Cardiovascular Research Showcased at the American Heart Association’s Annual Conference

American Heart Association’s Annual Conference Highlights Exciting New Advances in Cardiovascular Medicine The American Heart Association’s annual academic conference took place from November 11th to 13th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, showcasing the latest breakthroughs and developments in the field of cardiology. Lepodisiran Emerges as a Next-Generation Drug for Dyslipidemia One of the most exciting […]

Uncertain Effectiveness of SGLT-2 Inhibitor Dapagliflozin in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients

Rewrite text Although the effectiveness of SGLT-2 inhibitors is revealed in cardiovascular areas such as heart failure, research results show that their effectiveness in acute myocardial infarction (MI) is uncertain. One-year administration of dapagliflozin to patients with acute MI improved cardiac metabolism, but had no positive effect on cardiovascular death or hospitalization for heart failure […]

The Surprising Link between Neutral Fat and Dementia Risk: Could High Triglyceride Levels Protect Against Cognitive Decline?

Obesity Paradox May Extend to Neutral Fats, Suggests Groundbreaking Study Innovative Research Highlights Potential Benefits of Neutral Fat in Dementia Prevention A groundbreaking study has signaled the possibility of an “obesity paradox” phenomenon extending to neutral fats, as evidence suggests that increased levels of neutral fat could be more beneficial than harmful in the context […]