The detection of the H5N1 bird flu virus strain in raw milk from infected animals, as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), has escalated concerns surrounding avian influenza outbreaks. Since its emergence in 1996, the Avian influenza A(H5N1) has witnessed a surge in bird outbreaks, with a notable increase in mammalian infections since 2020. […]
In a gruesome incident, a resident doctor of the ophthalmology department of Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and Post Graduate Institute (IGGGHPGI) was brutally attacked by a knife giving him severe neck injury and 18 sutures. The incident took place on Monday when the accused, in an inebriated state, slashed the resident doctor’s neck. After […]
The hepatitis B vaccine is used to prevent hepatitis B infection, which can lead to a wide variety of clinical presentations from acute viral hepatitis to chronic liver failure, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In this article, we’ll discuss the indications, action, side effects, and contraindications of the hepatitis B vaccine for the prevention […]
New Delhi- National Testing Agency (NTA) is soon going to release the exam city slip and admit card for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2024 exam. After the release of the admit card and exam city slip, registered candidates can check and download it through the official website of NTA. While logging into […]
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breast tissue. It occurs when abnormal cells in the breast begin to grow uncontrollably, forming a tumour that can invade nearby tissues and potentially spread to other parts of the body. Breast cancer can affect both men and women, although it […]
Jaipur: The incident of a pregnant woman delivering her baby outside the Kanwatia Government Hospital in the city on April 3 after she was allegedly denied admission has brought attention to the lack of a permanent obstetrics and gynaecology unit at the hospital. The incident highlights significant gaps in care at the facility, which currently […]
USA: Taichi training or Taichi plus resistance band training effectively improves blood glycemic control and pulmonary diffusion capacity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a recent study published in PLOS One has shown. Variation of diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) is predicted by IL-6, eNOS, vWF, TNF-α, and insulin […]
USA: Higher lipoprotein (a) levels are associated with an increased atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, including in patients with diabetes in a large US pooled cohort, a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has shown. “The heightened risk with Lp(a) was observed in women and men, in non-Black and […]
Italy: A recent study published in the European Journal of Pediatrics has shown continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to be a promising tool for individualizing nutritional strategies in preterm infants during the first weeks of birth. The study found that macronutrient intakes influence neonatal glucose profile as described by CGM and might contribute to adjusting nutritional […]
Lower urinary tract symptoms are significantly associated with anxiety suggests a study published in the Prostate International. Patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) often experience comorbid depression and anxiety, yet the mechanisms underlying this association remain incompletely understood. This prospective study aimed to investigate the relationship between depression, anxiety, and LUTS in men. A […]