Rahway: Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved sotatercept-csrk (U.S. Brand Name: WINREVAIR, for injection, 45mg, 60mg) for the treatment of adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, World Health Organization [WHO] Group 1) to increase exercise capacity, improve WHO functional […]
Hyderabad: In a significant milestone for India’s healthcare landscape, the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) has secured the prestigious second position among 26 global public health institutions in the inaugural rankings. Notably, PHFI stands as the lone Indian representative among this esteemed cohort of global public health institutions. This remarkable achievement has seen PHFI surpassing […]
Patna: The demolition of the entire frontal structure of the more than 90-year-old Women Hospital at the iconic Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has stirred anguish among heritage enthusiasts and former students of the esteemed institution. The PMCH was established in 1925 as Bihar and Orissa province’s first medical college, it holds significant historical importance, […]
Adjuvant hyperbaric oxygen Therapy may alleviate inflammation and benefit diabetic foot patients suggests a new study published in the Medicine. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease with a high morbidity and mortality and increasing in prevalence all over the world. Due to the hypoxic, ischemic, inflammatory, and infective environment in DM, diabetic foot ulcers […]
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and lumbar puncture (LP) may not always be necessary for diagnosing and managing a serious neurological complication associated with CAR T-cell therapy, according to a new Blood Advances study. Findings further validated the use of the electroencephalogram (EEG) – a noninvasive test measuring electrical activity in the brain-in managing this neurotoxicity. […]
USA: Deep-frying at high temperatures has been linked with several metabolic disorders, but there have been no long-term investigations on the influence of deep-fried oil consumption and its detrimental effects on health. A recent study is the first to report long-term deep-fried oil supplementation increases neurodegeneration in the first-generation offspring. The study found higher levels […]
USA: A recent clinical trial revealed that six months of daily low-dose aspirin significantly reduced hepatic fat quantity compared with placebo in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The most common chronic liver disease is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease characterized by an increased buildup of fat in the liver due to factors such […]
A new treatment approach that combines a targeted therapy drug with hormone therapy significantly increased the amount of time a person with stage 2 or 3 HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer lives without the cancer returning, according to a new study co-led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators. The team found adding ribociclib, […]
USA: A recent study has suggested that statins could improve gum health and reduce the risk of heart disease. Could taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? The study conducted in cell cultures showed that cholesterol-lowering drugs help to dampen the inflammation associated with periodontal disease by altering the behavior of macrophages, […]
In a nationwide study conducted in Sweden, researchers have discovered that administering antibiotics to newborns during their first week of life does not substantially heighten the risk of early-onset sepsis (EOS) or associated mortality. This finding comes as a significant reassurance to healthcare providers and parents, amid growing concerns regarding the overuse of antibiotics and […]