Entries by aaron

Pilocarpine may prevent radiation-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients: Study

Pilocarpine may prevent radiation-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients suggests a study published in the Oral Diseases. To assess long-term efficacy and side effects of pilocarpine on irradiated head and neck cancer (HNC) patients in both for prevention and treatment of radiation-induced xerostomia (RIX). Retrospective observational study was conducted. Eligibility criteria included irradiated […]

Vitamin C Supplementation in Pregnancy Linked to Reduced Wheeze in Offspring: JAMA

Maternal smoking during pregnancy is known to have detrimental effects on offspring respiratory health, including an increased risk of wheeze. A recent secondary analysis of clinical trial data investigated the association between vitamin C supplementation during pregnancy and wheeze occurrence in children exposed to maternal smoking. This study was published in the JAMA Pediatrics journal. […]

Cardiology team performs transcatheter edge-to-edge repair with newly approved device

UC Davis Health cardiology team members are among the first in the country to treat patients with tricuspid regurgitation, or a leaky heart valve, by using a groundbreaking catheter. The minimally invasive procedure, a transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), is made possible with a new medical device called the Abbott TriClip™ system. UC Davis Medical Center […]

Smartphone app reliable aid for detection of frontotemporal lobar degeneration: JAMA

UCSF-led research shows smartphone cognitive testing is comparable to gold-standard methods; may detect FTD in gene carriers before symptoms start. A smartphone app could enable greater participation in clinical trials for people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a devastating neurological disorder that often manifests in midlife. Research into the condition has been hampered by problems with […]

Paravertebral and Erector Spinae Blocks Effective in Preventing Postherpetic Neuralgia, claims study

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) remains a challenging condition to manage effectively in clinical practice. Recently, paravertebral block (PVB) and erector spinae block (ESPB) have emerged as novel techniques for treating acute herpes zoster (AHZ) and potentially preventing its progression to PHN. A recent study was published in the Journal Of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology. The study was […]

Eli Lilly Gets CDSCO Panel Nod To Import, Market Anti-cancer Drug Selpercatinib

New Delhi: Advising to conduct the Phase IV clinical trial, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval to the pharmaceutical major Eli Lilly to import and market the anti-cancer drug Selpercatinib 40 mg and 80 mg. The expert panel recommended the grant of permission to […]