Entries by aaron

NMC allows Hind Institute of Medical Sciences to withdraw applications to start DM Cardiology, Medical Gastroenterology Courses

New Delhi: Through a recent communication, the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has allowed a Uttar Pradesh-based medical college to withdraw its applications for starting 2 DM courses for the academic year 2024-2025. The Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh applied for 4 seats in DM Cardiology […]

Lady Hardinge Medical College starts Hemodialysis facility after 29 years

New Delhi: The centre-run Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital in Delhi have inaugurated their Hemodialysis facility, marking a significant milestone after a gap of 29 years. Originally established in 1995, the facility remained dormant until now due to unspecified reasons. According to an ANI report, Dr Subhash Giri, Director of Lady Hardinge Medical College said, […]

Sodium intake above recommended amount raises mortality risks in vulnerable populations: JAMA

Sodium intake above the recommended amount raises mortality risks in vulnerable populations suggests a new study published in the JAMA. A study was done to investigate the associations of excessive dietary sodium with all-cause and cause-specific mortality among predominantly low-income Black and White Americans. This cohort study included participants aged 40 to 79 years from […]

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers Exposure may Increase Cancer Mortality Risk: JAMA

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) is widely recognized for their endocrine-disrupting properties and have been a growing concern due to their persistence in the environment and potential benefits for human health. A recent research analyzed the long-term health outcomes associated with PBDEs and unveiled a significant correlation between increased levels of these persistent organic pollutants in the […]

Bacteremia from presumed urinary source in hospitalized patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria extremely rare: JAMA

Bacteremia from presumed urinary source in hospitalised patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria is extremely rare suggests a new study published in the JAMA. Guidelines recommend withholding antibiotics in asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), including among patients with altered mental status (AMS) and no systemic signs of infection. However, ASB treatment remains common. A study was done to determine […]

Advancing therapy with iGlarLixi safe and effective for diabetes treatment irrespective of SGLT2 inhibitors use: Study

A patient-level pooled analysis of three randomized clinical trials (RCTs) revealed improvement in glycemic status without increased risk of hypoglycemia with iGlarLixi, regardless of concomitant use of SGLT2 inhibitors. The study was published online in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice on March 4, 2024. The study showed similar clinically meaningful improvements in HbA1c in both […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis medicines use during pregnancy linked to adverse outcomes in new study

In a groundbreaking investigation, researchers have delved into the medication utilization patterns during pregnancy among women grappling with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study concludes that appropriate medication adjustment is quite necessary when planning for pregnancy among women with RA. The study results were published in the journal Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Diseases. Also Read: Long-Term Exercise Therapy […]

Exercise-associated secondary amenorrhea in physically active women linked to cardiovascular disease: JAHA

Canada: A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has shed light on the impact of secondary amenorrhea on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in physically active women. The findings were published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association.   Observational studies linked secondary amenorrhea to several cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in physically active women. “Estrogen deficiency resulting […]

PIVCs secured with integrated securement dressings and tissue adhesive significantly reduce PIVC failure for children: JAMA

Australia: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) secured with integrated securement dressings and tissue adhesive compared to traditional bordered polyurethane dressings significantly reduce PIVC failure in children admitted to the hospital via the emergency department (ED), says a new study. “The randomized clinical trial comprising 383 children revealed that PIVC failure was highest with traditional bordered polyurethane […]