Ginge-Cal is a promising material for treating infected root canals when used as obturation material suggests a study published in the International Journal of Dentistry. The tendency to use dental materials of plant origin is one of the prevailing trends in dentistry to reduce exposure to materials that could have some toxic impact in the […]
The Realizing Effectiveness Across Continents with Hydroxyurea (REACH) trial unveiled promising results in the treatment of sickle cell anemia among children in sub-Saharan Africa. The findings of this study was published in a recent issue of The Lancet Haematology which highlights the effectiveness of the extended hydroxyurea treatment over a period of 8 years. This research […]
Researchers have found that deutetrabenazine and valbenazine are both safe and effective treatment options for managing tardive dyskinesia (TD), a condition characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements. Published in Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements, the research assessed the results of patients treated with these relatively new therapies. The study was conducted by Golsorkhi and colleagues. Tardive […]
No significant differences in outcomes between fixation and non-fixation groups in terrible triad injuries of elbow reveals a study published in the BMC Surgery. The ideal treatment of terrble triad injuries and whether fixation of coronoid process fractures is needed or not are still debated. Therefore, we aimed to investigate if terrible triad injuries necessitate […]
Cancer pain is the most distressing symptom in a patient’s life, with fear of unrelieved pain sometimes exceeding the patient’s fear of death. Recently published research paper evaluates the quality of cancer pain guidelines and examines the inclusion of safe opioid practice. It highlights the distressing nature of cancer pain and emphasizes the concept of […]
A recent study found home-monitoring tests as a potential solution to reduce the burden of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) on patients and healthcare systems. The study published in the Journal of American Medical Association evaluated three such tests and found that they may not be as effective as hoped. This study assessed the diagnostic […]
In a recent study published in the Pediatric Pulmonology unveiled the potential of lung ultrasound (LUS) as a rapid and effective method for evaluating preterm infants facing respiratory distress. The study was conducted at an academic tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit focused on infants younger than 32 weeks by bringing out LUS as a promising predictor […]
A recent study published in the recent edition of Nature Scientific Reports highlight on a critical aspect of managing critically ill patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This retrospective study assessed the relationship between the Blood Urea Nitrogen to Serum Albumin Ratio (BAR) and mortality outcomes in this patient population. After […]
Bengaluru: A District Consumer Court in Bengaluru recently directed a General and Laparoscopic Surgeon and a city-based Hospital to pay Rs 90,000 as compensation to a patient, who underwent surgery at the facility. It was submitted by the patient that even after undergoing surgery for the fistula issue, he did not get any relief and had […]
Ahmedabad: Taking serious cognizance of the massive faculty deficiencies, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has sent show-cause notices to 5 medical colleges in Gujarat. According to the Ahmedabad Mirror report, at least five medical colleges and hospitals (MCHs) in Gujarat have received these show-cause notices. Observing severe shortages of medical teachers, tutors, and resident doctors […]