Ludhiana: In yet another case of extortion, a city-based doctor filed a complaint after receiving a call from unidentified persons who demanded Rs 2 crore and threatened to kill him and his family members if he failed to pay. The doctor said that he was followed by the accused on several occasions for a […]
Basel: Sandoz has announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for Pyzchiva (biosimilar ustekinumab) developed and registered by Samsung Bioepis. Pyzchiva is a key biosimilar value driver for the company over the mid-term and this approval is a major step in advancing Sandoz growth strategy. Pyzchiva is approved as a biologic therapy within […]
Bhopal: In a tragic incident, a first-year MBBS student of Chirayu Medical College and Hospital was found hanging in her hostel room on Monday morning. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter. Speaking to PTI, the police informed, “A 22-year-old MBBS student of a private medical college in Bhopal committed suicide by hanging from […]
A randomized controlled trial comprised of adults with obesity and prediabetes found that both time-restricted eating and a usual eating pattern resulted in weight loss when calories were held constant in both groups. It did not seem to matter whether participants consumed most of their calories early in the day or in the evening, suggesting […]
In a landmark study spanning five continents, researchers have uncovered a significant association between dietary carbohydrate quality and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The findings, published in the renowned scientific journal, underscore the critical role of diet in preventing this increasingly prevalent metabolic disorder. individuals who consumed diets characterized by elevated glycemic index (GI) […]
Lucknow: The Prosecution Department of Uttar Pradesh is planning to implement a new virtual evidence recording system for doctors to expedite court cases and reduce case backlog in the state. This initiative will allow government officials, including police officers and doctors, to provide testimony virtually in pending legal matters. The state government is building a […]
USA: People using e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure (HF) compared with those who have never used them. The findings from one of the largest prospective studies to date investigating possible links between vaping and heart failure were presented at the Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology. According to […]
Fire acupuncture may significantly control symptoms and prevent recurrence in patients with psoriasis suggests a study published in the Medicine. A study was done to investigate the clinical efficacy of fire acupuncture (FA) on plaque psoriasis (PP), exploring its suitable syndrome types, to achieve better therapeutic effects, accelerate the possibility of psoriasis skin lesion recovery, […]
Researchers have found in a new study that the mandibular advancement device (MAD) is non-inferior to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for reducing 24-hour mean arterial blood pressure in patients with hypertension and increased cardiovascular risk. This finding is based on a randomized, non-inferiority trial comparing the two treatments for patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive […]
A recent comprehensive study published in the Journal of American Medical Association found a significant association between visual impairment and an increased risk of suicide by highlighting the mental health challenges faced by individuals with sensory impairments. This extensive review drew data until February 8, 2024 to analyze the connection between visual impairments and various […]