Results from a phase II clinical trial indicate that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical found in certain mushrooms of the genus Psiloybe, may benefit individuals with cancer and major depression. Trial participants treated with psilocybin not only experienced a lessening of depressive symptoms but also spoke highly of the therapy when interviewed at the end of […]
Childhood caries is associated with poor health in adulthood and faster ageing suggests a new study published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Childhood caries is associated with poorer self-rated general health in adulthood, but it remains unclear whether that holds for physical health and aging. The aim of this study was to identify […]
UK: A recent study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, has revealed that the regularity of a person’s sleep is an important factor when considering a person’s risk of dementia. The researchers showed that people who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than […]
High Macular Fluid volume risk factor for progressive neovascular age-related macular degeneration suggests a new study published in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. A study was done to investigate the effect of macular fluid volumes (subretinal fluid [SRF], intraretinal fluid [IRF], and pigment epithelium detachment [PED]) after initial treatment on functional and structural outcomes in […]
Japan: Initiatin of diltiazem therapy led to pregnancy and the successful birth of a child in a woman diagnosed with severe vasospastic angina (VSA), a recent case study published in JACC: Case Reports has shown. Vasospastic angina can sometimes result in acute myocardial infarction (MI) in pregnant women, potentially endangering mother and child lives. Hirohiko […]
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court bench has recently issued notices in a plea challenging the arbitrary seat allotment to a postgraduate medical candidate in RVM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Medak. Issuing the notice, the HC bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J. Anil Kumar has listed the matter for further hearing […]
Chennai: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chennai (North), recently exonerated an Orthopaedic surgeon and a hospital from charges of medical negligence while opining that doctors cannot be held negligent for the consequences of treatment arising due to pre-existing conditions. Referring to relevant legal precedents, the Commission reiterated that medical practitioners would be liable only where […]
A recent study published in Renal Failure uncovered a substantial association between hypothyroidism and chronic kidney disease (CKD), highlighting the prevalence of urine protein in patients with both conditions. The investigation wanted to unravel the mechanisms linking thyroid hormones and urine proteins, providing critical insights into the complex interplay between hypothyroidism and CKD. The study […]
Thane: Bayer today announced that Shweta Rai will take over as Managing Director of Bayer Zydus Pharma Private Limited and Country Division Head (CDH) for Bayer’s Pharmaceuticals Business in South Asia effective, January 1, 2024. Manoj Saxena will move out of his present role to take on the role of CDH for Bayer’s Pharmaceuticals Division […]
A recent set of recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) underscores the critical role of influenza vaccination for pregnant individuals in preventing severe complications. The recommendations, backed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emphasize the significance of timely immunization against influenza and provide guidance for obstetrician-gynecologists in managing […]