New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) under the COVID-19 division of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has reviewed a proposal submitted by Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. (SIIPL) for a Phase II/III clinical trial of its Trivalent Nanoparticle Influenza Vaccine (NIV) and COVID-Influenza Combination (CIC) Vaccine, and has asked the firm […]
A new study has confirmed that coaxial silicone (SIL) drains, due to their softer material, result in less patient discomfort while providing drainage efficacy comparable to that of traditional PVC drains after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lung resections. Chest drains are routinely used after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lung resections to evacuate fluid and air […]
Watching a baby babble, play and interact with others can provide useful insight into what their cognitive ability might be like decades later, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research published in the journal PNAS. The study of more than 1,000 twins found that tests as early as 7 months of age can help […]
China: A new study published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology has uncovered a significant association between elevated serum uric acid (SUA) levels and an increased risk of both malignant melanoma (MM) and non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Conducted by Dr. Yihao Niu and colleagues from the Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and […]
Researchers have found in a recent analysis reveals IL-17 inhibitors significantly increase the risk of Candida infections and other superficial fungal infections in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, compared to placebo and other biologics. Biologic agents have become a key treatment option for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis; however, the associated risk of superficial fungal infections, such as […]
Researchers have found in a new study that antioxidant agents maintained color stability after tooth bleaching and showed high antioxidant activity. However, QUI and QC gels had acidic pH, which may risk enamel damage. Therefore clinically, these antioxidants can aid bond strength recovery without compromising esthetic outcomes, but acidic formulations should be used cautiously. This […]
Researchers have found in a new study that a 12-week low-energy total diet replacement program did not exacerbate eating disorder symptoms in individuals with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes who were at high risk of developing such disorders. The study was conducted by Elena T. and fellow researchers published in The Lancet Psychiatry […]
A newly developed PET radiotracer has shown the ability to produce high-quality images of real-time brain inflammation, according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025 Annual Meeting. By identifying activated immune cells in the brain, the tracer may pave the way for earlier diagnosis and more personalized treatment of […]
China: A recent prospective cohort study published in Respirology has revealed a significant association between the visceral fat-to-muscle ratio (VMR) and the risk of severe exacerbations in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Led by Yuanyuan Li from the School of Public Health at Xinjiang Medical University in Urumqi, China, the study emphasizes the […]
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology-published points-to-consider on the use of antirheumatic drugs in reproduction, pregnancy, and lactation. Since then, new evidence has become available, so the points have been reviewed and updated–including an upgrade to full recommendations. Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) often affect people during the years when they might be planning […]