Dehradun: The Uttarakhand health department has taken proactive measures to address the rising cases of dengue and chikungunya patients in the state by issuing comprehensive guidelines to all districts. Twenty key points have been communicated to District Magistrates and Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) to ensure effective prevention and treatment. Dr R Rajesh Kumar, Secretary of Health, […]
A recent research published in the recent issue of Diabetes Care journal found that the timing of exercise plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of death and cardiovascular diseases in adults with obesity by including those with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study utilized accelerometry data to monitor physical activity, suggests that performing […]
A recent research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology unveiled a potentially significant relationship between alcohol consumption and the risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD), where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs. The study combined new cohort data with a meta-analysis of existing research and suggests that light to moderate […]
A recent comprehensive meta-analysis focused on the safety and efficacy of the flank position during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for the removal of kidney stones and suggests that this surgical position may offer distinct advantages for certain high-risk patient groups. The study systematically reviewed data from multiple databases including PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS, the Cochrane database libraries […]
Fibrin sealant may reduce length of hospitalization and operative time among patients undergoing thyroidectomy suggests a study published in the BMC Surgery. Various studies have focused on the application of fibrin sealants (FS) in thyroid surgery. Utilizing a meta-analysis, this systematic review analyzed the findings of recent randomized controlled trials on the safety and efficacy […]
Home OCT device useful tool for self-monitoring of neovascular age-related macular degeneration suggests a study published in the Ophthalmology Retina. A study was done to assess the feasibility of daily Home OCT imaging among patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Participants meeting the ocular eligibility criteria were considered for enrollment; those who provided consent […]
Discontinuation of nonindicated PPI therapy in ICU may cut morbidity, rehospitalization rate, and mortality suggests a new study published in the Critical care Medicine. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the drugs most commonly used in critically ill patients. Although mainly applied temporarily for stress ulcer prophylaxis, their application is frequently not terminated. Potential adverse […]
New research has found a significant association between participating in low to moderate intensity exercise and reduced rates of depression. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) carried out an umbrella review of studies carried out across the world to examine the potential of physical activity as a mental health intervention. The analysis, published in the […]
A healthy lifestyle may offset the effects of life-shortening genes by more than 60%, suggests an analysis of the findings from several large long term studies, published online in the journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine. While genes and lifestyle seem to have an additive effect on a person’s lifespan, an unhealthy lifestyle is independently linked […]
Atrial fibrillation (Afib), a common type of arrhythmia that is on the rise in people under the age of 65, is more dangerous in this increasingly younger population than previously thought, according to a new study published today in Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology and authored by physician-scientists at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. The […]