Entries by aaron

Risk of young-onset dementia could be reduced by targeting health and lifestyle factors

Researchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia. The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the sole cause of the condition, laying the groundwork for new prevention strategies. The largescale study identified 15 risk factors, which are similar to those for late-onset dementia. For the first time, they indicate that […]

High-sensitivity troponin HEART pathway allows earlier detection of acute myocardial infarction: JAMA

USA: A recent cohort study published in JAMA Network Open has suggested that the high-sensitivity troponin HEART pathway may allow earlier detection of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and improve resource use. The multicenter cohort study involved 17 384 emergency department (ED) patients with chest pain risk stratified with a HEART pathway incorporating conventional vs high-sensitivity […]

JIPMER Announces Conduction Of 1st Year Orientation Program For MD, MS, DM, MCH, MDS students

Puducherry: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) has announced the conduction of 1st year postgraduate orientation program for MD, MS, DM, MCH, and MDS courses for the January 2024 batch.  The postgraduate orientation program for the first-year postgraduate degree students admitted in the January 2024 session has been scheduled for 2nd January […]

Medical infrastructure inadequate, Delhi HC directs Govt to submit report in four weeks

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court, during the hearing of a suo motu public interest litigation, expressed its concerns regarding the healthcare facilities in various government hospitals in the capital. The court noted that the medical infrastructure in the national capital is inadequate and there is a shortage of hospital beds. The division bench, comprising […]

DPP-4 inhibitors may Reduce Osteoporosis Risk among Diabetes patients

DPP-4 inhibitors may Significantly improve BMD and Reduce Osteoporosis Risk in Diabetes patients suggests a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Densitometry Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) frequently coexists with osteoporosis and reduced bone mineral density (BMD). Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i), a class of antihyperglycemic agents, are commonly employed in T2DM treatment. However, […]

Adenovirus Alert: ICMR cautions West Bengal Govt over deadly variant in kids

Kolkata: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has cautioned the West Bengal health department over the prevalence of a deadly variant of adenovirus among the children in Kolkata and its adjacent districts. The revelation has been made following the recent findings of the ICMR- affiliated National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED)- based on […]

Transcutaneous Auricular vagus nerve stimulation Effective in Treating Functional Dyspepsia

A recent study published in the The American Journal of Gastroenterology found that transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (taVNS) is an effective therapeutic avenue for adults who suffer from functional dyspepsia (FD). FD is a condition marked by persistent upper abdominal discomfort that affects millions globally. This approach pf targeting the vagal nerve has remarkable […]

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as root canal filling material tied to less Postoperative Pain

A recent randomized trial published in the BMC Oral Health unveiled promising results regarding root canal filling materials in the management postoperative pain. The study was conducted on 119 patients by comparing the postoperative pain levels between two commonly used materials—gutta-percha (GP) and sealer versus mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). Researchers found  that Mineral Trioxide Aggregate […]

Burning occipital headache with Palpebral edema during acute Covid phase may lead to persistent headache

With limited understanding of the clinical spectrum and influencing factors, persistent headaches are becoming a prevalent symptom post-COVID-19. A recent cross-sectional study published in the BMC Infectious Diseases focused on a subset of patients suffering with new daily persistent headache (NDPH). This comprehensive survey involved a total of 421 participants from 11 Latin American countries […]