Doctors at the government-run MKCG Medical College and Hospital recently achieved a milestone by performing a laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy on a 9-year-old girl suffering from Cushing syndrome, an exceptionally rare condition. This marked the first instance of such a procedure in the state. Cushing syndrome is caused due to a rare genetic disease called primary […]
Bhubaneshwar: Adding another feather to its cap trusted tertiary care national health institution, AIIMS Bhubaneswar is proud to announce the launch of a cutting-edge service for the placement of Artificial Urinary Sphincters (AUS), a significant advancement in urological care. This innovative service is set to provide new hope and an improved quality of life for […]
Bhopal: Amrita School of Medicine is proud to announce a significant collaboration with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal to foster innovation and knowledge exchange in healthcare and medical education. This collaboration was marked by a distinguished interactive session held on Friday under the guidance of Professor Dr.Ajai Singh, Executive Director of AIIMS […]
Prediabetes, also termed intermediate hyperglycemia or non-diabetic hyperglycemia, a high-risk state for developing diabetes, is defined by glycaemic variables that are higher than normal but lower than the thresholds for diabetes. It includes impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), IFG 100-125 mg/dL (5.6 and 6.9 […]
USA: Findings from the SHASTA-2 randomized clinical trial (RCT) published in JAMA Cardiology have demonstrated the potential clinical utility of plozasiran to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG). The phase 2b randomized clinical trial of 229 patients with sHTG revealed that subcutaneously administered plozasiran (dosed on day one and week 12) […]
A recent study determined that a minimally invasive bariatric procedure called Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is more cost-effective than the latest weight-loss medication, semaglutide, for treating the individuals with class II obesity. This study was conducted from September 2022 to May 2023 which elucidates critical insights into the financial and health impacts of obesity treatments […]
Germany: A systematic review published in Nutrients has shed light on the impact of acute and chronic exercise on appetite and appetite regulation in patients with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The review of seven studies involving individuals with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes found that chronic exercise may be associated with reduced […]
USA: Findings from the INSTANT phase 2 trial showed that orally inhaled flecainide passed muster for converting atrial fibrillation (AF) to sinus rhythm. The findings were published online in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology on April 10, 2024. INSTANT was an open-label, multicenter, single-arm study of flecainide acetate oral inhalation solution (FlecIH) for acute conversion of recent-onset […]
Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) recently announced the grand opening of its new comprehensive Stroke Center, providing the region with cutting-edge resources to combat the devastating effects of stroke. The center offers a dedicated team of stroke specialists, the latest in diagnostic and treatment technologies, and a commitment to rapid, patient-centered care. “Stroke […]
A recent study published in the journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity unveiled critical insights into the role of hemoglobin levels in predicting the progression of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) which is a condition that significantly impacts millions of people globally. This research was conducted on a total of 815 patients with DKD from January 2010 […]