A recent clinical trial provided strong evidence that subcutaneous injections of oxytocin which is often often associated with social bonding, to hold the key to manage certain types of pain locally without the risk of addiction associated with many pain medications. This study opens up avenues to treat pain in a targeted manner, specifically heat-related […]
Infants and children 5 years old and younger experienced only “modest” delays in developmental milestones due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and restrictions, a study led by Johns Hopkins Children’s Center finds. In a report on the study that will be published April 22 in JAMA Pediatrics, investigators evaluated possible links between pandemic-related disruptions to […]
Tracheal intubation is essential for managing the airways of severely unwell individuals. Around 80% of intubations in emergency departments and intensive care units globally are done with a direct laryngoscope. DL may provide challenges owing to several circumstances. These factors consist of a restricted mouth opening and the risk of cervical spine instability. Nevertheless, there […]
USA: A randomized controlled trial showed no significant impact of ultrasound guidance on the outcomes of lumbar puncture in the regular adult population. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The study found performer expertise and study settings to be important factors in a successful lumbar puncture. […]
Even Normal-Range Albuminuria May Increase the Risk of progression of Kidney failure among CKD patients suggests a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Albuminuria is a major risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, especially when categorized as moderate (30 to 300 mg/g) or severe (>300 mg/g). However, there are limited data […]
Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) retains parasitological activity and remains effective for preventing P. falciparum infection in pregnant women and low birth weight in babies, even in areas with a high prevalence of mutations associated with SP resistance. This is the main conclusion of a study conducted in southern Mozambique and led by the Manhiça Health Research Institute […]
Mumbai: A recent collaboration between HaystackAnalytics and Dr DY Patil Medical College, Pune, has illuminated critical insights into the tuberculosis (TB) landscape in India. This study, grounded in real-world data from 600 clinical TB samples, employs cutting-edge whole-genome sequencing (WGS) technology to deepen our understanding of TB dynamics, particularly concerning drug resistance. Tuberculosis (TB) remains a […]
Here are the top health stories for the day: NEET PG 2024: NBE adopts ‘First Come, First Served’ policy for exam center allocation For the first time, the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has implemented the ‘first come, first serve’ system for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Post Graduate (NEET PG) 2024 […]
New Delhi: Medical Colleges will have to upload monthly reports on the stipend given by them to the medicos or face severe action, Dr B Srinivas, Secretary of the National Medical Commission (NMC) told Medical Dialogues. “NMC is really with the students, with the resident doctors. We had made it very clear by putting it on […]
Following the success of the bilateral hand transplant, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has achieved another milestone with the successful completion of another hand surgery. On April 7th, 2024, Mr. Ashok, a diligent factory worker, suffered a severe injury resulting in the complete detachment of his right hand. However, thanks to the swift response at Sir […]