Entries by aaron

NBE Invites Online Applications For FMGE June 2024, Know how to apply

New Delhi- The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has invited applications for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination- FMGE June 2024. For candidates appearing for FMGE, NBE has also released an information bulletin detailing the instructions to fill out the online FMGE application form for June 2024. FMGE for June 2024 will be […]

Patients with thicker epicardial adipose tissue and HFpEF at higher risk of coronary artery disease: Study

China: A recent study has revealed that epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is correlated with coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The findings were published online in the International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention on February 1, 2024. “This retrospective study revealed that patients with thicker […]

New generation Artificial sweetener has potential to damage gut, reveals study

New research has discovered that neotame, one of the new generation of artificial sweeteners, is capable of damaging the human intestine and causing illness. The study is the first to show that neotame can cause previously healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut wall-potentially leading to health issues including irritable bowel syndrome […]

Abatacept may decelerate progression of atherosclerosis in RA patients with CVD: Study

Researchers have found that abatacept treatment may benefit patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have a high risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in Arthritis Research & Therapy. The study evaluated the effects of abatacept on the progression of atherosclerosis in patients with RA, showing potential advantages in terms of cardiovascular outcomes. […]

What are Perioperative adverse cardiac events in maxillofacial surgery?

Recently published meta-analysis focused on the incidence and presentation of perioperative adverse cardiac events (ACEs) during maxillofacial surgery in adults. The review included 12 studies with a total of 34,227 patients and categorized ACEs into four types. The main findings include an overall incidence of ACEs of 2.58%, with heart rate and rhythm disturbances resulting […]

Blood test predicts psychosis risk and most effective treatments, claims study

A team of researchers led by Indiana University School of Medicine faculty have developed a breakthrough new blood test for schizophrenia, a psychiatric disorder that includes hallucinations and delusions. Schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders affect over 3 million people in the United States. The new test identifies biomarkers in a person’s blood that can objectively […]

Gastric bypass improves long-term diabetes remission, even after weight regain, reveals study

Adults who have obesity and Type 2 diabetes are much more likely to see their diabetes stay in remission if they undergo gastric bypass surgery rather than sleeve gastrectomy, even after regaining weight, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). Some people who undergo weight loss surgery regain a significant amount […]

Use of acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of migraine, claims study

People who take acid-reducing drugs may have a higher risk of migraine and other severe headache than people who do not take these medications, according to a study published in the April 24, 2024, online issue of Neurology Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The acid-reducing drugs include proton pump inhibitors […]