A case of COVID-19 sub-variant JN. 1 has been detected in Kerala as part of an ongoing routine surveillance activity of the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), a senior official from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Saturday. The case was detected in an RT-PCR positive sample from Karakulam in Thiruvananthapuram district […]
China: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has shed light on the importance of sleep health in promoting mental well-being in preschool-aged children. The cohort study of 17 182 preschool-aged children in Shanghai, China, revealed a negative association between the incident and stable sleep disturbances and resolved emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBDs), and […]
New Delhi: A fake medical factory preparing duplicate ‘Betnovate-N’ was busted by the Delhi Police’s Crime Branch and 2,200 filled tubes and 68,000 empty tubes of the skin ointment seized, an official said on Sunday, adding that they have also arrested the mastermind. The accused was identified as Avan Monga, 45, a resident of Vishnu […]
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Apart from its well-known impact on blood sugar levels, diabetes can have a profound effect on the vascular system. The interplay between diabetes and vascular health is crucial, as individuals with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of developing vascular complications. Vascular diseases […]
New Delhi: Leading drugmakers Sun Pharma and Lupin are recalling products in the US market over manufacturing issues, as per the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). Mumbai-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is recalling 96,192 bottles of Liothyronine Sodium Tablets in the US that are used to treat an underactive thyroid, according to the latest enforcement […]
USA: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has released new screening and obesity management recommendations for diabetes patients. The updated Standards of Care in Diabetes—2024 is available online and is published as a supplement to the January 2024 issue of Diabetes Care. The ADA’s Standards of Care for 2024 include new recommendations to screen for heart […]
Sweden: A recent study published in the European Heart Journal Open has revealed an increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias following COVID-19, particularly in elderly vulnerable individuals, and those with severe COVID-19. Individuals infected with COVID-19 are also at an increased risk of suffering from heart rhythm disturbances, such as atrial fibrillation, according to a study at […]
Approximately 3-18% of gallbladder stone patients have secondary choledocholithiasis. Laparotomy was previously the standard treatment but required large abdominal incisions and caused postoperative infections, pain, and longer hospital stays. Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) surgery is now favored as it is less invasive and has a lower risk of infection. Those with common bile […]
A recent cohort study, the Tzu Chi Health Study, sheds light on the potential link between dietary patterns and insomnia risk, uncovering intriguing findings about the benefits of plant-based diets in reducing the likelihood of developing insomnia. This study was published in the European Journal Of Clinical Nutrition by Zuo Hua Gan and colleagues. Researchers […]
India: Yoga Nidra practice can improve cognitive processing and night-time sleep, a recent study published in PLOS ONE has revealed. Yoga Nidra is a kind of mindfulness training. “Practicing yoga nidra might improve sleep, cognition, learning, and memory, even in novices, “Karuna Datta of the Armed Forces Medical College in India, and colleagues wrote in […]