Hyderabad: In a significant recognition that highlights the growing influence of Indian surgeons on the global stage, Dr Lokeswara Rao Sajja, renowned Cardiothoracic Surgeon becomes the fourth Indian cardiothoracic surgeon to be featured in the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Member Spotlight. At the heart of Dr Sajja’s illustrious career lies a legacy of […]
India: A recent study published in Cureus has shown the usefulness of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and in predicting long-term complications. The researchers revealed the equivalent efficacy of NLR to glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in predicting glycemic control. They suggest that since diabetes affects different body organs, NLR […]
A recent comprehensive review highlights the potential health benefits of salt substitution for cardiovascular outcomes. This research found that replacing regular salt with substitutes could lead to a reduction in mortality and major cardiovascular events among the high-risk populations. The crucial findings were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study synthesized data from 16 […]
A new study revealed that Zerlasiran is not just safe and tolerable but also effective in substantially reducing the levels of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] which is a key factor in the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and calcific aortic stenosis. The key findings of this study were published in the Journal of American Medical Association. […]
New Delhi: While answering the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations (PGMER) 2023, the National Medical Commission (NMC) recently clarified that once permitted, the concerned postgraduate medical course shall be considered as recognised and therefore, the “seats permitted will be considered as recognised seats for registration of the degree awarded.” Postgraduate Medical […]
New Delhi: India has made tremendous progress in the elimination of Tuberculosis from the country, the treatment success rate surged to 86.9 per cent by December 2023, marking the highest rate in nine years, according to sources. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India is aggressively pursuing the elimination of TB […]
Philadelphia: Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found in a new research that a SARS-COV-2 infection likely does not increase the risk of asthma development in pediatric patients. The findings of study were published in the journal Pediatrics. Respiratory viral infections early in life are risk factors for asthma. Since the SARS-COV-2 virus […]
A recent study by the team led by Shai Rozen unveiled the effectiveness of nerve decompression surgery in patients requiring the treatment for painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN). This condition usually affects millions globally and often leads to significant discomfort and pain in the lower extremities which severely impacts the quality of life. The key […]
A recent pilot study by the team led by Jennifer L. Kelly leveraged the advanced technology of the HTC Vive Pro Eye head-mounted display (HMD) to explore a novel method to effectively diagnose vestibular disorders that includes Meniere’s disease (MD) and vestibular hypofunction (VH). This cutting-edge approach focused to measure head sway and to potentially […]
Previous studies have questioned whether gut microbe imbalances and vitamin D deficiency may be linked to schizophrenia. New research published in Neuropsychopharmacology Reports now indicates that taking probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may improve cognitive function in individuals with the disease. For the study, 70 adults with schizophrenia were randomized to take a placebo or […]