The effectiveness of dapagliflozin and finerenone in reducing albuminuria and slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been established, but their additive effects have yet to be studied. According to a study published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, Combining finerenone and dapagliflozin reduced albuminuria safely. Their combined effect was at least equal to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ghaziabad: In a shocking incident, Ghaziabad Police have arrested a 42-year-old man on charges of raping a 32-year-old doctor, who runs a clinic in a colony in Teela More police station. The accused has been identified as Mintoo alias Sunil (42) who allegedly sexually, financially exploited the doctor and made false promises of marriage to her. […]
A recent study explored a potential connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) in women. The findings published in the Sleep and Breathing Journal underline the importance of understanding the interplay between sleep disorders and urological conditions. This study investigated the frequency of BPS/IC in women diagnosed with OSA when […]