Moderate and large effusion volume nonmalignant pleural effusions independently associated with acute kidney injury suggests a study published in the BMC Nephrology. Nonmalignant pleural effusion (NMPE) is common and remains a definite healthcare problem. Pleural effusion was supposed to be a risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI). The incidence of acute kidney injury in […]
Necrotizing soft tissue infections are life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention usually leading to high mortality rates and significant morbidity among survivors. A recent analysis unveiled promising outcomes for the application of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) in treating Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections (NSTI) which is a severe bacterial infection that destroys tissues under the […]
Rosacea is characterized by the proliferation and dilation of dermal blood vessels primarily in the central areas of the face, has long been a challenge to treat effectively. A recent study unveiled efficacy of botulinum toxin (BTX) in reducing symptoms and improving the overall quality of life for rosacea patients. This study published in the […]
Bimekizumab bests Guselkumab in psoriatic arthritis, reveals new study published in the Rheumatology and Therapy. Matching-adjusted indirect comparisons (MAIC) were used to assess the relative efficacy of bimekizumab 160 mg every 4 weeks (Q4W) compared to guselkumab 100 mg Q4W or every 8 weeks (Q8W) at 48/52 weeks in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who […]
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have found in a new cohort study that starting medication for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) at discharge among people with alcohol-related hospitalizations may reduce likelihood of readmission. US Food and Drug Administration–approved medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) are significantly underused. Hospitalizations may provide an unmet opportunity to […]
Canada: A recent study published in Neurology suggests that earlier menopause may worsen the effects of high cardiovascular risk on cognitive decline. “Earlier menopause combined with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory problems later,” the study stated. In the study, earlier menopause is defined as occurring […]
Spain: A recent study has suggested the main benefit of adult pneumococcal vaccination is to directly protect older adults exposed to children who may still carry and transmit some vaccine-type pneumococcal strains despite successful national childhood vaccination programs. New research being presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) […]
New Delhi: Granting relief to a group of doctors employed at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), the Delhi High Court bench recently held that an individual holding the post of Assistant Professor in a Central University, requiring an MBBS degree as an essential qualification, would also be entitled to a Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA). “The rationale behind grant […]
Hyderabad: Quality Care, India’s largest emerging-cities focused healthcare provider, backed by marquee global investors Blackstone and TPG, has hired two industry veterans, Dr Hari Prasad as the Group Chairman & Non-Executive Director and Varun Khanna as the Group Managing Director to drive the platform’s rapid growth in South Asia. Dr Hari Prasad, with over 30 […]
Gurugram: In a significant breakthrough, a collaborative effort between the CM Flying Squad, the district health department, and Gurugram Police has uncovered an illegal kidney transplant racket operating across two private hospitals in Jaipur. The racket allegedly facilitated illegal kidney transplants in exchange for monetary gains. After coming across a Facebook advertisement for selling a kidney, […]