New Delhi: In the wake of the tragic child deaths in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a strong directive to all State and Union Territory Drug Controllers, calling for strict enforcement of the Drugs Rules, 1945, with specific emphasis on the mandatory […]
A new study published in the journal of Mayo Clinic Proceedings showed that kidney stones are 15% to 22% more common in shift workers, with night shift workers having the highest risk. A developing employment trend in contemporary culture, shift work interferes with circadian rhythms and modifies a number of physiological and behavioral processes. According […]
The EVEREST trial directly compared biologics in severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and coexisting asthma, and found that dupilumab (Dupixent) was superior to omalizumab (Xolair). At week 24, dupilumab achieved better results across all primary and secondary efficacy endpoints. The findings were published in the recent issue Lancet Respiratory Medicine. CRSwNP is a chronic […]
South Korea: A new large-scale population-based study published in Scientific Reports has identified a noteworthy link between allergic diseases and an increased risk of developing optic neuritis (ON). The research highlights the need for heightened clinical vigilance and further exploration into the shared inflammatory mechanisms connecting allergic and autoimmune diseases. Drawing data from the Korean […]
Turkey: Researchers have found in a new study that the use of vaginal progesterone may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, especially with longer duration and early initiation in pregnancy, suggesting the need for repeat glucose tolerance testing beyond 24–28 weeks. The research, published in the Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, explored whether progesterone prescribed […]
Taiwan: A large population-based cohort study has revealed that adults diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) face a significantly higher risk of developing certain psychiatric disorders, particularly major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD). The study, published in the Journal of Medical Virology by Hui-Chin Chang and colleagues from the Evidence-based Medicine Center, Chung Shan […]
Poland: A new case report highlights that intramuscular injections of synthol—a site-enhancement oil popular among some bodybuilders—can trigger severe and long-lasting hypercalcemia. The report highlights that routine medical treatments may only provide temporary relief, and surgical removal of the injected material appears to be the only definitive therapy to normalize calcium levels. The study, published […]
The largest study of its kind has found menopause is not associated with an increased risk of disability in women with multiple sclerosis (MS). Until now, the impact of reduced sex hormones on women with MS had only been the subject of small studies, some with conflicting results. Published in JAMA Neurology, the Monash University-led […]
A major new study reveals that both sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and low- or non-sugar-sweetened beverages (LNSSBs) are significantly associated with a higher risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The study, presented today at UEG Week 2025, followed 123,788 UK Biobank participants without liver disease at baseline. Beverage consumption was assessed using repeated […]
Researchers have found in a new study that intra-articular injections are effective for managing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthralgia, but no single intervention is consistently superior, emphasizing individualized treatment based on patient needs and preferences. The findings, published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by S.C. Jogigowda, S.P. Shastry, V.S. Christopher, Kamal Kant Kohli and colleagues, highlight […]