Entries by aaron

Clofazimine effective alternative to rifampicin for treating Mycobacterium avium lung disease: Study

Netherlands: Findings from a randomized trial showed clofazimine to be a safe and effective alternative to rifampicin for the treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease (MAC-PD). Retrospective studies have suggested clofazimine as an alternative to rifampicin in MAC-PD treatment. Sanne M.H. Zweijpfenning, Radboudumc Center for Infectious Diseases, HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and colleagues sought […]

Young doctor loses life due to cardiac arrest in Delhi metro

While travelling in the Delhi metro, a young doctor lost his life within seconds due to a cardiac arrest in front of a crowd inside the metro train near the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station on Saturday. The student was travelling to ISBT by boarding the Delhi Metro from Ballabhgarh when he suddenly collapsed inside […]

Chennai: 30 year old 1st year Mch Gastroenterology doctor found dead in his apartment

Tamil Nadu: In an unfortunate incident, a 30-year-old doctor was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence in Chulamedu, Chennai. The victim was pursuing his MCh. in Surgical Gastroenterology at Madras Medical College. Also Read: Operations at Natco Pharma Chennai factory temporarily disrupted due to cyclone The dead body of a doctor named P. Maruthapandian, […]

Health Bulletin 12/December/2023

Here are the top health stories for the day: TN Hospital, doctor penalized for forcing patient to buy from overcharging in-house pharmacy Holding a Tirunelveli-based hospital and its attending doctor guilty of unfair trade practices and services deficiencies, the Circuit Bench of the Tamil Nadu State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Madurai directed them to […]

Adjunctive rosiglitazone safe and well-tolerated for pediatric malaria: Study

A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled trial tested the efficacy of adjunctive rosiglitazone treatment alongside standard antimalarial care in Mozambican children with severe malaria. The findings were published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases. The study comprised 180 children and examined if rosiglitazone, a medication commonly used in diabetes management, could impact the levels of circulating angiopoietin-2 […]

Exploring the Truth about Carbohydrates in Diabetes Management with Dr. Rohit Mahajan

The HbA1c test plays a crucial role in diabetes management by measuring average blood sugar levels over several months. It offers valuable insights into how well diabetes is controlled and helps healthcare providers tailor treatment plans effectively. Contrary to a common myth, it’s not necessary to completely avoid all carbohydrates in diabetes management. Carbohydrates are […]

Pfizer Marstacimab regulatory submissions for treatment of Hemophilia A and B accepted by USFDA, EMA

New York: Pfizer Inc. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for its anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor (anti-TFPI) candidate marstacimab for individuals living with hemophilia A or hemophilia B without inhibitors to Factor VIII (FVIII) or Factor IX (FIX). The European marketing authorization application (MAA) for […]