The FDA has granted marketing authorization for the ProSense Cryoablation System by IceCure for the treatment of small, early-stage breast cancer in women aged 70 and above who are not suitable for surgery, offering a minimally invasive care option. The announcement was made on October 3, 2025, by IceCure Medical Ltd. (Nasdaq: ICCM) (“IceCure”, “IceCure […]
Researchers have found in a new study that the risk of steroid-induced glaucoma increases with steroid use longer than 6 months, higher-potency formulations, and urban living, while even low-potency steroids were associated with ocular hypertension and glaucoma. The study was published in Cureus Journal of Medical Science by Suneeta D. and colleagues. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) […]
Transforaminal nerve root block (TFNRB) is a precise local injection technique used to target a particular inflamed nerve root that causes lumbar radiculopathy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Lumbar radiculopathy is characterized by radiating lower extremity pain following specific dermatomal patterns, typically resulting from nerve root compression or inflammation. While its management includes conservative treatment […]
A new study published in the journal of Frontiers in Pediatrics showed that adolescents with poor posture during reading and writing are more likely to suffer from both myopia and scoliosis. Improper reading/writing postures during near-work activities may be the cause of both myopia and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), two seemingly separate but mechanistically related […]
New research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery, signaling an evolution in the management of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. The research will be presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago, October 4-7. “There’s no one-size-fits-all […]
In phase 2 results, bimiralisib gel 2% demonstrated high efficacy and tolerability in treating actinic keratosis, achieving a 92% response rate in Olsen grade 1 lesions. The gel targets the PI3K/mTOR pathway, offering a novel, mechanism-based approach for managing early-stage skin lesions. The randomized, multi-center study evaluated topical bimiralisib gel as a field-directed treatment for […]
A new meta-analysis suggests that flavonoid supplementation offers promising benefits for people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers reviewed 25 randomized controlled trials involving more than 1,600 participants to evaluate how different types of flavonoids—such as quercetin, anthocyanins, genistein, silymarin, and naringenin—affect liver health, blood lipids, and insulin sensitivity. The findings showed significant reductions […]
India: A new meta-analysis published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders has highlighted a potential connection between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The findings suggest that H. pylori may significantly elevate the risk of AAA, pointing to an underexplored target for preventive strategies in vulnerable adults. The study was […]
A new study published in the Nature Partner Journal Dementia showed that COVID-19 survivors 50 years of age and older were more likely to experience new-onset dementia (NOD) when compared to uninfected controls. According to current research, persons 50 years of age and older who are recuperating from COVID-19 may be more susceptible to new-onset […]
New Delhi: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently exonerated a Lucknow-based hospital and doctor from charges of medical negligence during the treatment of a 75-year-old patient. Earlier, the State Consumer Court had held the hospital and its management guilty for faulty nursing care resulting in the development of bedsores in the patient. However, while considering […]