AstraZeneca’s FASENRA® (benralizumab) is now approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for add-on maintenance treatment for patients with severe asthma aged 6 to 11 with an eosinophilic phenotype.1 FASENRA was first approved in 2017 as an add-on maintenance for the treatment of severe eosinophilic asthma (SEA) in patients aged 12 and older.1 […]
USA: A recent cohort study of 1879 youths with and 84 294 youths without a mood disorder revealed that youth with mood disorders are 30% less likely to acquire a driver’s license than those without. Also, they had a significantly higher rate of moving violations, crashes, and license suspensions. The findings published in JAMA Network […]
In a notable study conducted across three hospitals, researchers have discovered a potentially game-changing approach to combatting the alarming rise of myopia in children. The findings, published in a recent issue of JAMA Pediatrics, highlight the efficacy and safety of a novel vision training technique known as naked-eye 3-dimensional vision training (NVT). Researchers found that naked-eye […]
Recent research study has highlighted the intricate connection between metabolic dysfunction associated with steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes (T2D). MASLD, characterized by liver steatosis, presents a significant health concern, particularly in individuals with diabetes. Effective management of T1D is essential to mitigate the risk of liver injury in pediatric patients. […]
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia, are known to have significant implications for maternal and fetal health during pregnancy. However, their potential long-term impact on cognitive function later in life remains unclear, particularly among Hispanic/Latina individuals in the United States. A recent study conducted as part of the Hispanic Community Health […]
A recent retrospective observational study has unveiled a transformative approach to managing coronary artery disease (CAD) utilizing CT fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) analysis. The study, conducted without heart rate control, showcases the potential of this technique to significantly reduce the need for invasive procedures in patients with significant stenosis, revolutionizing the landscape of cardiac care. […]
The researchers developed an algorithm that identified normal mammograms with very high sensitivity. They then ran a simulation on patient data to see what would have happened if all of the very low-risk mammograms had been taken off radiologists’ plates, freeing the doctors to concentrate on the more questionable scans. The simulation revealed that fewer […]
Avulsion fractures of the anterior inferior iliac spine rarely occur in adolescent athletes during rectus femoris contractions or eccentric muscle lengthening while the growth plate is still open. Currently, there are no official guidelines in the literature on the treatment indications of this type of fracture or the type of surgical technique to be used. […]
A recent study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection found selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) and the non-invasive ventilation (NIV) use to protect against Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) which is a significant threat to critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation. The comprehensive analysis reviewed a total of 34 interventions across 31 studies and […]
New Delhi: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), through its recently issued drug safety alert, has revealed adverse drug reactions linked with the popular antibiotic Cefuroxime, fixed-dose combination drug Dutasteride plus Tamsulosin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug Nimesulide, and beta blockers such as Metoprolol, Propranolol, Atenolol. In accordance with the drug safety alert, Cefuroxime which is an antibiotic, […]