Cystic fibrosis patients may have a high prevalence of developmental defects of enamel, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry. Cystic Fibrosis is an autosomal recessive condition. It is a multisystem disease treated with a broad range of pharmacological therapies, diet and nutrition, and physiotherapy. Previous studies suggest that people with cystic […]
Japan: A recent study published in Cells has identified prenatal nicotine exposure (PNE) to be a risk factor for comorbidity with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in newborns. Previous studies have linked smoking during pregnancy with neurodevelopmental disorders, the results of behavioral experiments in mice prenatally exposed to nicotine have been inconsistent. […]
USA: A US nationwide survey has shown a positive correlation between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and osteoarthritis (OA). The findings published in Arthritis Research & Therapy suggest that clinicians should screen for NAFLD in arthritis patients and intervene early, given the current pandemic of NAFLD and OA. “Individuals with NALFD were more than twice […]
Researchers have found that the use of antibiotics early in life is linked to an increased risk of developing atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, likely due to gut microbiome disruption. This association was observed in data from the Canadian CHILD birth cohort study. This study was published in The Journal of Allergy and […]
A recent study published in the recent edition of Journal of American Medical Association looked into the intricate relationship between screen time and its impact on parent-child communication, highlight on the concerning phenomenon known as technoference. This study was conducted in Australia investigated the longitudinal association between screen time and three crucial measures of parent-child talk: […]
A collaborative effort between the University of Córdoba and IMIBIC uses, for the first time, changes in sweat metabolism to diagnose the severity of sleep apnea. In Greek, apnea (ἄπνοια) denotes the “absence of breathing.” Hence, obstructive sleep apnea is a disease defined by interruptions in breathing, which recurs while the person suffering from it […]
A recent study by Jie Zhang and team have successfully crafted a non-invasive predictive model to identify minimal or mild endometriosis in patients who struggle with infertility. The findings were published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Infertility affects millions worldwide and identifying the underlying causes is a persistent challenge. By recognizing the significance […]
In a revolutionary study, researchers have uncovered a concerning association between placental pathology and impaired brain development in neonates diagnosed with severe congenital heart disease. The findings, based on a prospective analysis of 96 term singleton pregnancies, shed light on the potential impact of placental health on the neurological outcomes of these vulnerable infants. The […]
New Delhi- The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) recently invited applications for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) June 2024. For candidates appearing for FMGE, NBE has also released an information bulletin detailing the Eligibility Criteria for the FMGE for June 2024. FMGE for June 2024 will be conducted on 6th July […]
New Delhi: Citing that Glenmark Limited should conduct bridging clinical trials to prove the efficacy and safety of the Roflumilast Cream 0.3%w/w (additional strength and indication) on the Indian population, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has opined to submit Phase-III clinical trial protocol to CDSCO for […]