Kozhikode: In connection with the alleged medical negligence case at Government Medical College Hospital (GMC) Kozhikode, where forceps were reportedly left inside a female patient’s abdomen, the Kerala Health Department has authorized the police to initiate legal proceedings against all four accused in the case. The Principal Secretary of the Health Department issued the instruction […]
New Delhi: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers has virtually launched ‘MedTech Mitra’: A Strategic Initiative to Empower MedTech Innovators and Advance Healthcare Solutions in the presence of Prof. S.P. Singh Bhagel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare who virtually joined and Dr. V.K Paul, […]
Nagpur: The long-awaited establishment of an autopsy facility at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur has finally come to fulfilment, with the premier institution recently inaugurating one at the campus. This significant progress brings a sense of relief to the bereaved families who previously had to go through the difficult process of transferring their […]
UK: A recent study published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition has revealed a robust association between carrot consumption and reduced cancer risk; the authors recommend encouraging carrot consumption and further investigation of the causal mechanisms in randomized clinical trials. A meta-analysis of 80 prospective cohort studies showed that carrot intake lowers cancer […]
Greece: Tirzepatide, across all administered doses, probably leads to a significant reduction in albuminuria, while its use is linked with a neutral effect on creatinine clearance as a measure of kidney function, a recent systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis has suggested. The findings were published online in the Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism on December 20, […]
Computer-assisted implant surgery crucial tool in zygomatic implant placement suggests a new study published in Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Digital technology can improve the success of zygomatic implant (ZI) surgery. However, the reliability and efficacy of computer-assisted zygomatic implant surgery (CAZIS) need further analysis. The purpose of this scoping review was to provide an overview […]
In a recent case-control study explored the connection between local legislation on fireworks and the occurrence of vision-threatening injuries. The findings of this study were published in the Journal of American Medical Association revealed important details about the impact of firework bans on ocular trauma during the Independence Day holiday. Fireworks are known for their dazzling […]
Miniscrew sliding mechanics during space closure tied to changes in both sagittal and vertical dimensions of upper dentition suggests a new study published in the Head & Face Medicine. This study aimed to investigate vertical changes in the maxillary central incisor and the maxillary first molar, along with alterations in the mandibular plane angle during […]
A recent cohort study delving into the prevalence and impact of e-cigarette and cigarette use among pregnant adolescents in the United States has unearthed significant trends and potential implications for birth outcomes. Examining data from 2016 to 2021, the study, based on the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, scrutinised the habits and subsequent risks associated […]
A recent study by Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, published in the journal Microbiome, has unveiled a significant link between alterations in the microbiome across various body sites and the development of kidney stones. Researchers investigated the gut, urinary, and salivary microbiomes in 83 individuals who had experienced kidney stones, comparing them with […]