Denmark: Findings from a randomized clinical trial have suggested potential adverse health effects from n–3 (ω–3) long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (n–3 LCPUFA) supplementation during pregnancy. The study was published online in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in its April 2024 issue. The researchers revealed that children of mothers receiving n–3 LCPUFA supplementation had an […]
A large multi-state electronic health record-based study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) VISION Network has found that COVID-19 vaccines are as effective for adults with anxiety or depression or mood disorders as for individuals without these common diagnoses. This is one of the first studies to evaluate COVID-19 mRNA vaccine effectiveness […]
India: A recent study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery revealed effective pain control with a transbuccal mucoadhesive patch of diclofenac sodium with fewer side effects and quicker analgesia than oral tablets. Swelling, pain, and trismus are the most common sequelae after surgical removal of mandibular third molars. They pose significant challenges for […]
The elimination of tuberculosis (TB) in the US relies on effective tests to detect individual risk of developing the disease, aiding in preventive interventions. However, the comparative performance of available TB tests—specifically, the tuberculin skin test (TST) and two interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs)—in predicting TB disease development remains uncertain. In high-risk populations, accurate prediction of […]
New Delhi: The District Consumer Court, Delhi recently directed an IVF facility, an IVF Head, and 2 Gynaecologists to pay Rs 7,48,230 to a pregnant patient, who underwent treatment at the facility. After admitting the patient for the delivery of her children, the hospital and its doctors failed to handle the case and referred her to another […]
A recent comprehensive study unveiled the real-world evidence of the effectiveness and safety of a biological drug, tildrakizumab, in treating patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. The key highlights of this study were published in the recent edition of Drugs in Context journal. This multicentric, prospective, observational study marks a significant stride forward to help understand the treatments […]
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Ohio, attention has been drawn to the potential dangers of everyday household chemicals on brain health. Published in the esteemed journal ‘Nature Neuroscience,’ the research reveals alarming insights into the adverse effects of commonly used disinfectants, furniture, and even toothpaste […]
While considering the issue of non-payment of stipend to Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) during the compulsory internship, the Supreme Court has said that the FMGs cannot be treated differently and should be paid stipends during their internship like their counterparts who have done MBBS from the Indian medical colleges. This observation was made by the […]
In a remarkable medical achievement, Aster RV Hospitals in Bengaluru accomplished a feat in cardiothoracic surgery by successfully removing a bullet embedded in a 21-year-old Yemeni patient’s lung for nearly two years. Known as Wasim, the young man sought medical attention due to persistent cough, breathing difficulties, and blood in his sputum, unaware of the […]
The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the result of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery NEET MDS 2024. NEET-MDS 2024 was conducted by the NBE on March 18, 2024 in a single session through a computer-based platform at various examination centres across the country. The […]