Entries by aaron

Continuing ACE Inhibitors and ARBs Before Non-Cardiac Surgery Linked to Lower Postoperative Mortality and Functional Decline: Study

Continuing angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers before non-cardiac surgery is linked to a reduced risk of postoperative mortality and functional decline, according to researchers from Science Tokyo. Using a Japanese nationwide registry of 2.6 million patients over 50 years old, the researchers compared outcomes between those who continued antihypertensive therapy and those […]

Sequential Herbal Irrigation Safe and Biocompatible Alternative in Pediatric Endodontics: Study

A randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (July–September 2025 issue) by Shrikant Bhujangrao Kendre, Anuja U. Bhatane, Mahesh Vilasrao Dadpe, Yogesh Jagannath Kale, and Prasanna Trambakrao Dahake has reported that sequential herbal irrigation may offer a safe and effective alternative to conventional irrigants in the endodontic […]

Sarcoidosis Patients at Higher Risk of Psychiatric Symptoms, Meta-Analysis Finds

Belgium: Patients living with sarcoidosis appear to be at a markedly higher risk of developing psychiatric symptoms compared to healthy adults, a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Medicine has revealed. The study by Andreas Frans and colleagues from the Department of Medical Psychology and Psychiatry, Antwerp University Hospital, Belgium, highlights the […]

MSD Pharma gets CDSCO panel nod for New Indications of Pembrolizumab in India

New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee functioning under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has granted approval for additional indications of Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) Injection 100 mg/4 ml, manufactured by MSD Pharmaceuticals, expanding its use for advanced cancers in India. However, the nod came with a condition that the firm should conduct a Phase IV […]

TAVR Outcomes in ESRD Patients Remain Poor, Large Study Shows

USA: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) continue to face significantly worse outcomes compared to those without kidney failure, and these risks are not reduced even when treated at high-volume centers, according to a study published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. The research was conducted by Dr. […]

Chronic Sinus Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study

A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology revealed a striking connection between rhinosinusitis, and the development of systemic rheumatic diseases. The findings suggest that chronic sinus inflammation may not only affect breathing and quality of life but could also unmask hidden autoimmune conditions. This study included data […]

Intralesional Triamcinolone Outperforms Methotrexate in Alopecia Areata, suggests research

A new clinical study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology revealed in a head-to-head trial that intralesional triamcinolone led to significantly greater hair regrowth and patient satisfaction when compared to methotrexate in localized alopecia areata (AA) treatment. Alopecia areata affects millions worldwide, manifesting as sudden hair loss in small patches or, in severe cases, across […]