Statins reduce LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular events among those with or without diabetes but have been reported to increase new-onset diabetes. A prespecified analysis of CLEAR outcomes trial published recently in The Lancet journal has shown that unlike statins, bempedoic acid is not associated with an increased risk of new-onset diabetes, even in those in […]
Human saliva mainly comprises 99.5% water, but also contains many important substances, including electrolytes, mucus, antibacterial compounds and various enzymes. In the future, a little saliva may be enough to detect an incipient cancer. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed an effective way to interpret the changes in sugar molecules that occur in […]
Chennai: Responding to allegations relating the recent death of 30 year old 1st year DM Gastroenterology at Madras Medical College to high work overload, the associated hospital of the college, Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital has stated that such statements are false. Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that a surgeon named Dr Maruthu Pandian who was […]
In a highly unusual occurrence, physicians at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) achieved a successful pregnancy and delivery for a patient diagnosed with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare disorder causing the breakdown of red blood cells. PNH poses a significant risk of arterial and venous thrombosis, making pregnancy a relative […]
New York: Pfizer on Wednesday forecast 2024 revenue that was below Wall Street expectations and raised its cost-cut target by $500 million. The U.S. drugmaker expects its annual revenue to be in the range of $58.5 billion to $61.5 billion compared with analysts’ average estimate of $63.17 billion. It includes the contribution from sales of Seagen’s […]
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) prevalence has been increasing globally, particularly in India (1) T2DM in general increases the risk of CVD outcomes by a twofold and is independent of other risk factors. (1) The risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) in Indian T2DM patients is two to […]
A recent study published in Journal of American Medical Association suggests that administration of prophylactic oropharyngeal surfactant to newborns born before 29 weeks of gestational age does not reduce the need for intubation during the critical first 120 hours of life. This clinical trial included 251 newborns born before 29 weeks of gestation without severe congenital […]
Both digital and conventional fabrication of complete dentures yield comparable clinical outcome suggests a new study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Reports on digitally fabricated complete dentures are increasing. However, comprehensive evidence-based research on their cost-efficiency and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) is lacking. The purpose of this systematic review was to compare the […]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a recognized possible outcome of bariatric surgery and may necessitate revisional surgery. In a recent study published in Surgical Endoscopy, researchers said GERD is the second most common reason for revisional surgery after bariatric surgery, primarily affecting sleeve gastrectomy (SG) patients who mainly underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) revision. They […]
Single administration of travoprost intraocular implant may effectively lower IOP over course of 3 years suggests a new study published in the Drugs. A travoprost intraocular implant may effectively lower intraocular pressure (IOP) over the course of 36 months after a single administration, according to new findings, substantially diminishing the necessity of topical IOP-lowering medications […]