A recent study from Duke University suggest that higher body mass index (BMI) may help slow the progression of glaucoma which is a leading cause of blindness. The key findings were published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The study analyzed data from a total of 2,839 eyes of 1,584 glaucoma patients and provided new […]
Active military service may heighten a woman’s risk of having a low birthweight baby, suggests a review of the available scientific evidence published online in the journal BMJ Military Health. The findings highlight the need for more research specifically focused on women in the armed forces, and their reproductive health in particular, conclude the study […]
Canada: In dermatology, the quest for effective treatments for striae, commonly known as stretch marks, has been a perennial pursuit. A systematic review published in the latest edition of Dermatologic Surgery has shed light on the diverse treatment modalities and their outcomes, offering valuable insights for patients and practitioners. The review found varied treatment options […]
Recently published study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of different doses of dexmedetomidine (DEX) for awake fibreoptic nasotracheal intubation (AFONI) in patients undergoing oromaxillofacial and oral malignancy surgeries. This randomised, double‑blind study included 90 patients aged 18–60 years and with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I/II. The patients were divided into three groups receiving […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the immunotherapy-boosting drug N-803, which is marketed under the brand name Anktiva, to be used in combination with the immunotherapy Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) for the treatment of patients with BCG-unresponsive non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The decision was based on results of the QUILT 3.032 clinical trial, which […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved over-the-counter naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for emergency treatment of opioid overdose. Amneal’s Naloxone HCI Nasal Spray, manufactured in the U.S., is a generic equivalent to OTC NARCAN® HCI Nasal Spray, a medication that is widely used to help treat drug overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl […]
Turkey: In a groundbreaking experimental study, researchers have compared the effectiveness of intratympanic oxytocin and dexamethasone in combating cisplatin-induced ototoxicity, a common side effect of cisplatin chemotherapy. The study, published in the Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, revealed that intratympanic oxytocin may be an option that can be used in the […]
A recent study found that the combination of acetaminophen (APAP) and a new formulation of ibuprofen, also called as ibuprofen sodium dihydrate (ISD), does not improve pain relief for patients with severe dental pain linked to apical periodontitis when compared to ISD alone. The critical findings were published in the Journal of Endodontics. This double-blind, […]
South Korea: In a critical advancement for stroke care, a recent study has validated the Practical Assessment of Dysphagia (PAD) test as a reliable tool for evaluating swallowing difficulties in stroke patients. The findings, published in the Dysphagia journal, underscore the importance of accurate and efficient dysphagia assessment in improving patient outcomes post-stroke. The study […]
USA: In a noteworthy development in the field of gastroenterology, a recently published case report has shed light on a rare but potentially significant association between the use of progesterone-only contraceptives and the development of ischemic colitis, a condition characterized by inflammation and injury to the colon due to reduced blood flow. In the case […]