A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association revealed compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of dual antiplatelet therapy over single antiplatelet treatment for patients suffering from mild to moderate ischemic strokes. The study was conducted across 66 hospitals in China from December 20, 2016 to August 9, 2022 and involved a total of […]
USA: Scientists have developed a synthetic surfactant that could potentially have lower production costs, longer shelf life, less batch variability, and pose less risk of an immune response versus animal-derived lung surfactants. The new lung surfactant is produced synthetically rather than using animal tissue. With further development, the formulation could provide a cheaper and more […]
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common condition affecting millions globally, often triggered by allergens such as house dust mites (HDM). Allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) is the only curative treatment for IgE-mediated allergies like AR; however, its lengthy duration and adverse effects hinder patient adherence. Thus, investigating alternative AIT routes is crucial to improving treatment outcomes. Traditional […]
Pancreatitis is a known risk following ERCP and has long posed challenges for clinicians due to its complexity and potential harm. A recent study suggests a promising strategy to prevent pancreatitis in high-risk individuals who undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The key findings were published in the recent edition of the The Lancet journal. This comprehensive […]
Blood pressure in adult men increased in a linear relationship with both higher childhood BMI (at age 8 years) and greater BMI change during puberty (BMI at 20 years minus childhood BMI), independent of each other, according to results of a Swedish population-based study. In women, blood pressure in middle age increased in linear association […]
Sweden: A cohort study analyzing data from 247 867 adults in the UK Biobank revealed that adopting a healthy diet may not lower the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) development among those with habitual short sleep duration. “Individuals getting sleep of less than 6 hours daily had a notably higher risk of T2D development […]
New research to be presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) shows that the antibodies produced by Modified Vaccinia virus Ankara – Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccination against mpox wane significantly within a year of receiving the vaccination – but in people with pre-existing […]
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are highly prevalent and the leading cause of mortality from chronic, non-communicable diseases. Hyperglycaemia, hyperinsulinaemia, hypercholesterolaemia and high BMI are the risk factors for CVD. A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition concluded that those who eat mycoprotein experience a 10% drop in certain cholesterol levels. Proper nutrition relies heavily on a […]
Patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) often experience skeletal muscle pathology, contributing to symptoms and reduced quality of life. While sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have shown clinical benefits in HFrEF, their effects on skeletal muscle remain unclear. A recent study aimed to investigate whether SGLT2i influences skeletal muscle pathology in patients […]
New Delhi- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) invited online applications for the Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty Entrance Test (INI-SS) for admission to DM, MCh and MD (Hospital Administration) courses at AIIMS, PGIMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST and JIPMER for July 2024 session. In its prospectus, the AIIMS detailed the eligibility criteria/ feeder qualifications for […]