Entries by aaron

Annual mammography with clinical exam is “likely sufficient” than semiannual after breast-conserving surgery: Study

USA: A recent study found that evidence is insufficient to support semi-annual mammography in the early postoperative period after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) in patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy (NAT), and annual mammography with the clinical exam is likely sufficient. “Annual mammography with a clinical exam rather than semiannual is likely sufficient for women who have […]

Preeclampsia in first trimester linked to higher spontaneous preterm birth risk: AJOG

A recent research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology unveiled a highly effective method for predicting preterm birth risk in the first trimester of pregnancy. This study was conducted by the Fetal Medicine Foundation that indicates a combination of maternal risk factors, mean arterial pressure, uterine artery pulsatility index and placental growth […]

Dupilumab safe to continue during vaccine administration in children with AD reveals study

Dupilumab inhibits interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13 signalling. This monoclonal antibody also acts as an immunomodulator. The current recommendation is to avoid live vaccine administration in dupilumab-treated patients. A case series involving nine children with severe atopic dermatitis (AD) receiving measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine with/without the varicella vaccine in dupilumab clinical trials found no […]

Milk intake may protect against type 2 diabetes in patients with lactose intolerance: Study

USA: A recent study published in Nature Metabolism has shown a protective association between milk intake and type 2 diabetes among lactase non-persistent (LNP) individuals. They also showed a potential involvement of gut microbiota and blood metabolites in this association. Patients with lactose intolerance are usually advised not to consume milk. However, many still consume […]

Psychological Impact of Itchy Dermatoses: Study Highlights Link with Depression, Anxiety, and Stigmatization

A recent study led by Claudia Zeidler, MD, from the University Hospital Münster in Germany, sheds light on the psychological burden experienced by individuals with itchy dermatoses. The research explores the association between itch severity and feelings of depression, anxiety, and stigmatization, emphasizing the importance of addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of skin […]

Noninvasive technique spleen stiffness measurement promising for diagnosing and managing portal hypertension: Study

Researchers have discovered a new noninvasive technique called spleen stiffness measurement for diagnosis of portal hypertension. Portal hypertension (PHT) is a severe complication of chronic liver disease, like cirrhosis, where increased pressure builds up in the portal vein. This major blood vessel drains blood from the intestines, spleen, and stomach to the liver. This can […]

Put a Stop to Seat Leaving Bond Penalty: Maharastra Resident Doctors Urge NMC

Mumbai: Referring to the National Medical Commission’s statistics regarding the number of medical students who committed suicide and dropped out of institutes in the last five years, the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) has urged the Commission to put a stop to Seat Leaving Bond penalty in any way or form. According to NMC data, […]

Pay Stipend As per NMC Rules: DMER Haryana directs Private Medical Colleges

Rohtak: Taking cognisance of the complaints regarding the payment of stipends to medical students, the Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER) has issued directions to all private medical colleges across the State to pay stipends to their interns and PG medical students as per the National Medical Commission (NMC) rules and also in compliance with […]

Aurobindo Pharma bags USFDA nod for Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate Nasal Spray

Hyderabad: Aurobindo Pharma Limited has announced that the Company has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate Nasal Spray, 50 mcg/spray. The product is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Nasonex Nasal Spray, 50 mcg/spray of Organon LLC. Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate […]