In a recent study, researchers have shed light on the efficacy of various treatments for a common symptom of overactive bladder (OAB) known as nocturia. The secondary analysis study found that for women with nocturia of at least 2 voids per night, treatment with anticholinergic medication, onabotulinum toxin A (BTX) (either 100 or 200 units), […]
It has been suggested that non-pharmaceutical approaches, such as the Buteyko breathing technique (BBT), be implemented to support traditional asthma therapy. However, the evidence regarding their effectiveness needs to be more consistent. A European Journal of Medical Research study has concluded that BBT is clinically effective. Despite the significant reduction of respiratory pharmacotherapy, improved symptom […]
Two commonly prescribed medications for gout treatment are febuxostat and benzbromarone. However, their clinical efficacy remains a subject of debate. A European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences study concluded that Febuxostat significantly benefits renal function-related indexes, including the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), Cr, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). In contrast, benzbromarone is more […]
USA: Recent data from the PEDISTAD study showed a negative impact of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) on growth in children aged <12 years, potentially due to sleep deprivation to long-term exposure to systemic or topical glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants. The study showed that children with eczema have a lower mean height and higher mean weight and […]
Xinhui Du et al used a new surgical technique of Krackow suture combined with vertical Nice knot for the treatment of inferior patellar fractures and reported the clinical results. The study was published in ‘Indian Journal of Orthopaedics.’ Seventeen consecutive patients admitted with inferior patellar fractures were prospectively enrolled. The AO classification was 34-A1. All […]
Jaipur: An MBBS student from Agartala Medical College was recently arrested for impersonating a candidate to write the senior teacher (secondary education) Grade-2 exam-2022. Allegedly, the medico, who is studying as a first-year MBBS student at the medical college appeared in the science subject paper as a dummy candidate. This was allegedly done by the MBBS […]
New Delhi: Reviewing the Phase I/II clinical study protocol of the anti-cancer drug ISB1442 presented by the drug major Glenmark, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has opined the firm to submit the current safety data including data of Indian subjects from the already approved clinical trial […]
Presenting the Evergreen Talk Series featuring Dr. Brij Mohan Makkar, a Senior Diabetologist and Obesity Specialist from Delhi, Dr Sameer I. Dani, an Interventional Cardiologist from Ahmedabad, and Dr. Tukaram Jamale, a Nephrologist and Kidney Transplant Physician who serves as the Head of the Department at KEM Hospital Mumbai. They provide their insights on the […]
What is Burnout Syndrome (BOS)? Burnout Syndrome is a subjective feeling of being emotionally drained, feeling low and unable to keep with the incessant demands at work place. It occurs in individuals without any prior history of psychological or psychiatric disorders. BOS is often triggered by toxic work environment, stress at work place and discrepancy […]
Introduction Vaccines are like superheroes for our bodies. They protect us from dangerous diseases and have made our lives much healthier. But sometimes, even superheroes face challenges. Let’s explore how vaccines work, what amazing things they’ve done, and the problems that still need to be tackled. How Vaccines Help? Picture vaccines as tiny teachers for […]