Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis has shown that the incidence of bleeding after PCI is 4.4 %, which is a significant result. The findings, published in the Indian Heart Journal, highlight the need for healthcare policymakers to pay more attention to the complications associated with PCI. The researchers suggest that interventional cardiologists should consider […]
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has long been associated with an increased risk of cancer development. However, the dynamics of MetS over time and its correlation with cancer risk remain understudied. This study delves into the trajectories of MetS scores and their relationship with the onset of various cancers, shedding light on the importance of sustained monitoring […]
USA: A recent cohort study published in JAMA Neurology has shed light on the emerging cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers of disease activity and progression in multiple sclerosis. In the study, activated glial markers (glial fibrillary acid protein [GFAP] in particular) and neurofilament heavy chains were associated specifically with nonrelapsing progressive disease outcomes. Elevated CSF GFAP […]
UK: A new study published in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science found that a fruit used in Chinese medicine contains a very effective compound that could help treat colon cancer. The compound called Schisandrin B (Sch B), a lignan extracted from the fruit of Schisandra chinensis (known as five-flavor berry or magnolia berry), induced apoptosis […]
China: Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet and reducing salt intake can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), a recent study has shown. The findings published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism journal emphasize the importance of promoting healthy eating habits and reducing high-salt foods intake to prevent T2D and improve public health. “Participants who […]
It is now possible to open a medical college with an intake capacity of only 50 MBBS seats under the new Minimum Standard Requirements (MSR) 2023 regulations for undergraduate medical courses. “These new rules enable even smaller hospitals with a 220-bed capacity to start a medical college for 50 MBBS students,” the National Medical Commission […]
In recent years, there has been increasing interest in uncovering environmental factors that may contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One such factor that has garnered attention is heavy metal toxicity. Studies suggest that exposure to heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic might influence the development and severity of autism symptoms in some individuals. […]
The U.S. FDA has declined to approve Viatris and Mapi Pharma’s once-a-month injection for treating relapsing forms of debilitating neurological condition multiple sclerosis (MS), the companies said. The companies were reviewing the content of the health regulator’s so called complete response letter (CRL) and would soon determine the appropriate next steps, they said, without disclosing further […]
Fatehpur: A doctor who had just celebrated his engagement party lost his life along with two others in a road accident after the car lost control and collided with an electric pole on Wednesday while other two persons survived. The tragic car accident claimed the lives of the three individuals after they succumbed to their injuries […]
Udhampur: The ‘Arogaya-Doctor on Wheels’ programme reached Chanunta panchayat of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur on Sunday, continuing to bridge the gap in healthcare access for residents of remote villages in the valley. This initiative, aimed at geographically isolated communities, saw a large number of residents from Panchayat Chanunta and surrounding villages benefit from consultations with […]