Entries by aaron

Flow cytometry useful alternative to microscopy for differentiation of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid leukocytes: Study

Flow cytometry useful alternative to microscopy for differentiation of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid leukocytes suggests a study published in the Chest. Microscopy is currently the gold standard to differentiate BAL fluid (BALF) leukocytes. However, local expertise for microscopic BALF leukocyte differentiation is often unavailable in clinical practice. A new automated flow cytometric method for BALF leukocyte […]

Revolutionary chronic wound treatment could help millions, reveals study

An effective treatment for chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics, but an ionised gas to activate a wound dressing, has been developed by a team of international scientists. The treatment involves the plasma activation of hydrogel dressings (that are commonly used in wound dressings) with a unique mix of different chemical oxidants that are […]

Loneliness worse than smoking, alcoholism, obesity among elderly patients, suggests study

Loneliness is a significant biopsychosocial stressor with a mortality risk comparable to smoking more than 15 cigarettes a day and more harmful than alcoholism, obesity and lack of physical activity. Despite its harmful effects, interventions to address the discrepancy between desired and actual social interaction are few and limited. In a new study, Regenstrief Institute […]

Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy may cut risk of acute Pancreatitis in kids with acute recurrent pancreatitis: Study

A recent study discovered that pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) may significantly reduce the frequency of acute pancreatitis (AP) episodes in children who were diagnosed with acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP) or chronic pancreatitis (CP) and still have sufficient pancreatic function. The findings of this study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology offer new hope […]

Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduced risk of AFib recurrence: Study

Treating gum disease in the 3-months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may lower oral inflammation and may reduce AFib recurrence, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. According to the […]

Acquired hyperammonemia and carnitine deficiency mimicking urea cycle disorder: Case study

USA: A recent article describes a case of nutritionally driven acquired urea cycle disorder with carnitine deficiency leading to severe hyperammonemia, encephalopathy, and extensive MRI changes. All resolved completely with the correction of the underlying essential amino acid deficiency. “It is important to find the etiology of underlying metabolic derangements and should accordingly treat and […]

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing improves diagnosis of intra abdominal infections in sepsis patients: Study

Researchers have found that metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) of paired plasma and peritoneal drainage (PD) fluid samples offers superior diagnostic and therapeutic utility in the management of septic patients with suspected acute intra-abdominal infections (IAIs). This novel approach has shown promise in optimizing empirical antibiotic use and improving patient outcomes. This study was published in […]

Zydus Gets CDSCO Panel Nod To Manufacture Market Letermovir 240 mg, 480 mg Tablet

New Delhi: The drug major Zydus has got approval from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to manufacture and market Letermovir 240 mg and 480 mg tablets with Phase-III clinical trial waiver. However, this nod is subject to the condition that Zydus should submit the Phase-IV clinical […]

Invoke steps under health act: Kerala minister directs officials on bird flu outbreak

The recent outbreak of bird flu in two wards of Alappuzha has prompted Health Minister Veena George to take swift action under the Kerala Public Health Act, 2023. She has instructed the director of the health department to initiate necessary measures to contain the spread of the virus. Panchayat-level committees are being urgently convened in […]