UK: A study examining World War II-era sugar rationing in the United Kingdom found that individuals exposed to limited sugar intake from conception through early childhood had significantly lower cardiovascular risks later in life. Those who spent their first 1,000 days under sugar rationing showed a 20% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 25% […]
According to a randomized clinical trial, colchicine did not enhance functional capacity, respiratory function, or reduce inflammation in adults with long COVID, highlighting the need for alternative treatments. The study was published in JAMA Internal Medicine by Abhinav B. and colleagues. Long COVID is characterized by chronic symptoms persisting for weeks or months following the […]
A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reported that the HIF-2α inhibitor belzutifan has shown significant and lasting antitumor activity in patients with advanced pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma, two rare neuroendocrine cancers usually challenging to treat when metastatic. The research stated that belzutifan provided extended disease control and decreased antihypertensive medication requirements […]
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that the transcutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation device showed a substantial improvement in activities linked to upper limb tremor after 90 days, indicating that it might be a useful non-invasive therapy for essential tremor. The most prevalent type of arm tremor is called essential […]
The federal Food and Drug Administration today approved a new menopause drug that reduces hot flashes and night sweats after the drug was successfully tested at UVA Health and other sites in the United States and around the world. The drug, elinzanetant, was found to significantly reduce both the frequency and severity of hot flashes […]
Taiwan: A recent Taiwanese study has revealed a strong connection between periodontitis and atopic dermatitis (AD), emphasizing the potential protective role of regular dental care. Published in PLOS One, the research, led by Ming-Che Chiang from the Departments of Dermatology at Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, and En Chu Kong Hospital, New Taipei City, […]
UK: Long-term exposure to air pollution may significantly raise the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among individuals with asthma—especially those with a heightened genetic predisposition—according to a new study published in Thorax, a journal of the BMJ. Conducted by Guoxing Li and colleagues from the Environmental Research Group at Imperial College London, […]
Ghaziabad: In a recent case of medical admission fraud, an MBBS aspirant was duped of Rs 17.5 lakh by a gang operating from a small office in Kaushambi Mall,Ghaziabad. As per a recent TOI report, the medical student went to Spain on a short-term student visa in March last year. She was forced to stay in […]
Varanasi: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College and Hospital, Varanasi, has officially announced the fee structure for MBBS admissions for the academic year 2025-26. The fee structure has been released on the official website of UPDGME. The detailed notification outlines the annual tuition fee, hostel charges, and deposits applicable to both Insured Person (IP) quota […]
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently exonerated an UP-based hospital and doctor from charges of medical negligence while treating an injured patient, who died after treatment. Even though the State Consumer Court had held the hospital and the treating doctor liable, after considering the evidence submitted, including the treatment documents, the Apex Consumer […]