West Bengal: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Kalyani) has invited online applications for Post-Doctoral Certificate Courses (PDCC) courses. The online application form and fees must be submitted by 21st December 2023. The link to the application form is enclosed in the notice below. Application fee – For Unreserved/OBC candidates is Rs.1000/-. The candidates […]
Mumbai: Global pharma major Lupin Limited has announced that it has received tentative approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), Sitagliptin Tablets USP, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg to market a generic equivalent of Januvia Tablets, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 […]
UK: A recent study, published in Brain, sought to find an alternative to surgery for children with focal cortical dysplasia. UCL researchers developed a new gene therapy to cure a devastating form of childhood epilepsy, which the study shows can significantly reduce seizures in mice. Focal cortical dysplasia is caused by areas of the brain […]
Researchers at Sinai Health have unearthed vital information about the relationship between insulin levels after eating and long-term heart and metabolic health. The research upends the notion that insulin surge following food intake is a bad thing. On the contrary-it could be an indicator of good health to come. Led by Dr. Ravi Retnakaran, Clinician-Scientist […]
USA: A recent study revealed that mannose supplementation can reduce the severity of aging-associated decline in urinary tract functionality, suggesting that this common, over-the-counter supplement could improve the age-associated dysfunction and help reduce urinary tract infections (UTIs). “Mannose supplementation could counter age-associated urothelial dysfunction in addition to limiting recurring UTIs,” the resarchers wrote in their […]
USA: A recent study published in the Journal of Cardiology has revealed an association of insulin resistance with subclinical myocardial dysfunction and reduced functional capacity in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The findings may inform treatment strategies focused on using tools for estimating insulin resistance and selecting insulin-sensitizing drugs which may […]
Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced the schedule of payment of examination fee and release of admit cards for professional examinations of undergraduate December 2023 to January 2024. Online registration for submission of the examination fee will be opened on 16.12.2023. The registration closing date is 24.12.2023. Undergraduate students who are […]
Symptomatic Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) has been a formidable challenge to treat, but a recent clinical trial revealed a positive outcome. The study from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, compared the efficacy of a combination therapy of oral acitretin with topical triamcinolone acetonide (TAC) and 0.1%—with TAC monotherapy in patients with […]
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrients found compelling evidence that support the potential of seaweed supplementation in the management of diabetes. Diabetes pose a pervasive health threat and the need for effective prevention and management strategies paramount, this study looked into the impact of seaweed consumption on various facets of blood glucose control. […]
USA: In the first longitudinal study of how suicidal thoughts and related symptoms fluctuate across the menstrual cycle, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) researchers identified when some female patients are at the highest risk, offering new guidance for clinicians about when to focus interventions with suicidal patients. The study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, revealed […]