Entries by aaron

GBL Hospital Indore holds free medical camp on Robotic Surgeries and Cosmetic Procedures

Indore: GBL Hospital, founded by renowned surgeons Dr Vineet Gautam and Dr Ekta Mishra, has emerged as a leader in the realm of Robotic surgeries, Liver Treatments, and various Cosmetic Procedures, offering top-notch, affordable, and hassle-free care to its patients. Set to take place on April 19th and 20th, 2024, the upcoming free medical camp aims […]

Does yoghurt help in prevention of diabetes and obesity?

A recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition discussed the role of yoghurt as a nutritious food in preventing and managing diabetes and obesity. Yoghurt, a low-calorie fermented dairy product, offers a balanced mix of proteins, essential nutrients, and beneficial bacteria. Studies have linked yoghurt consumption to lower risks of obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart […]

Deep anesthesia may reduce pain after sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients, suggests research

The findings of a recent clinical trial determined that obese patients who undergo laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy experience significantly lower levels of acute postoperative pain (APP) when subjected to deeper levels of anesthesia. The findings of this study were published in the recent edition of Obesity Surgery journal offers new insights into pain management protocols that could improve […]

Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin Shows Favorable Benefit-Risk Profile in PAD Patients after revascularization, suggests study

The VOYAGER PAD trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban plus aspirin compared to aspirin alone in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) undergoing lower extremity revascularization procedures. Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration requested additional quantitative benefit-risk analyses to inform decision-making. The researchers have found in a new study that in […]

New urine test has higher diagnostic accuracy for prostate cancer: JAMA

A new urine test that measures 18 genes associated with prostate cancer provides higher accuracy for detecting clinically significant cancers than PSA and other existing biomarker tests, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology. The urine test, MyProstateScore 2.0 (MPS2), was shown to meaningfully reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies while providing highly accurate detection of […]

Scientists discover potential treatment approaches for polycystic kidney disease

Researchers have shown that dangerous cysts, which form over time in polycystic kidney disease (PKD), can be prevented by a single normal copy of a defective gene. This means the potential exists that scientists could one day tailor a gene therapy to treat the disease. They also discovered that a type of drug, known as […]

Immediate impression method in digital workflow as good as staged impression method for single-unit implants in posterior area: Study

Immediate impression method in the digital workflow as good as the staged impression method for single-unit implants in the posterior area suggests a new study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics. This clinical study compares immediate and staged impression methods in a complete digital workflow for single-unit implants in the posterior area. Sixty patients requiring […]

Antipsychotics for dementia linked to more harms than previously acknowledged: BMJ

Antipsychotic use in people with dementia is associated with elevated risks of a wide range of serious adverse outcomes including stroke, blood clots, heart attack, heart failure, fracture, pneumonia, and acute kidney injury, compared with non-use, finds a study published by The BMJ today. These findings show a considerably wider range of harms associated with […]

FAPI-PET imaging may enhance detection of lepidic subtype lung cancer, reveals study

A recent study introduced a new diagnostic imaging technique that could significantly improve the detection of certain lung cancer subtypes traditionally elusive to standard PET scans. This resaerch focused on the diagnostic capabilities of a novel PET imaging method using 68Ga-labeled fibroblast activation protein inhibitors (FAPIs) that could revolutionize how oncologists identify and treat lung […]