Medical Bulletin 29/September/2023

Reference: Ramadan A. Ali et al, Ginger intake suppresses neutrophil extracellular trap formation in autoimmune mice and healthy humans, JCI Insight, 10.1172/jci.insight.172011

Air Pollution exposure of just 5 days linked to increased Stroke Risk, study finds

A recent meta-analysis published in Neurology, suggests that short-term exposure to air pollution may be associated with a higher risk of stroke. Short-term exposure was defined as occurring within five days before the stroke.

While previous research had established a connection between long-term air pollution exposure and an elevated risk of stroke, this study aimed to explore the potential link with shorter exposure periods.

Reference: American Academy of Neurology

Journal: Neurology

FDA approves Empagliflozin for reducing kidney disease progression in CKD patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for empagliflozin 10 mg tablets to reduce the risk of sustained decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular death, and hospitalization in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at risk of progression.

This approval for isolated CKD is primarily based on the results of the EMPA-KIDNEY trial.