Medical Bulletin 29/October/2021

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Women with T1D at Increased risk of pregnancy complications due to change in gut microbiome

Women with T1D at increased risk of pregnancy complications due to change in gut microbiome, finds a new study.

During pregnancy, women with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have a shift toward a more pro-inflammatory gut microbiota, which is related with signs of intestinal inflammation. These alterations may lead to an increased risk of pregnancy problems in women with T1D and may be controlled by dietary modifications.

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Women With T1D At Increased Risk Of Pregnancy Complications Due To Change In Gut Microbiome

Acute urinary retention a clinical marker of prostate and other cancers: BMJ

Acute urinary retention is a clinical marker of prostate and other cancers, according to a study published in the BMJ.

A group of researchers from Denmark conducted a nationwide population-based cohort study in all hospitals in Denmark to examine the risk of urogenital, colorectal, and neurological cancers after the first diagnosis of acute urinary retention.

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Acute Urinary Retention A Clinical Marker Of Prostate And Other Cancers: BMJ

IV Iron Supplementation good alternative for treating restless leg syndrome in children: Study

 A recent study in the journal Sleep Medicine has suggested IV ferric carboxymaltose (IV FCM) to be an alternative treatment option to oral iron supplementation in children with restless legs syndrome (RLS) or periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD).

According to the study, IV iron supplementation improved both clinical severity and laboratory parameters and was well tolerated in children with RLS and PLMD. Following a single dose of ferric carboxymaltose, ferritin level improved significantly.

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IV Iron Supplementation Good Alternative For Treating Restless Leg Syndrome In Children: Study

Vitamin D levels can be a potential risk factor for infectious complications after colorectal surgery

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, and radical resection is still the treatment of choice for its management however it has its own complications. Therefore determination of the modifiable risk factors for preoperative complications is particularly significant in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

An observational study by B. Balci and team has revealed that vitamin D levels might be a potential risk factor for infectious complications in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery.

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Low Vitamin D Levels May Increase Infectious Complications After Colorectal Surgery

Increased release of Bisphenol- A from resin composites tied to toxicity, a Study reports

Increased release of Bisphenol- A (BPA) released from resin composites is associated with local and systemic toxicity, suggests a study published in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part B.

A group of researchers from Portugal conducted a study to perform an integrative review on the release of bisphenol A (BPA) from resin-matrix composites and potential toxic effects.

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Increased Release Of Bisphenol- A From Resin Composites Tied To Toxicity: Study