Hand eczema (HE) is a common condition with diverse causes and symptoms. Various treatment options exist, including topical creams. Hand eczema presents with symptoms such as itching, dryness, burning sensation, and erythema, impacting patients’ quality of life. Triamcinolone cream is a standard treatment, but sulfur cream’s effectiveness remains uncertain. In this study, researchers compared the […]
New Delhi: Expressing serious disappointment towards Patanjali Ayurved for neglecting to submit a response to its notice, the Supreme Court today issued a contempt notice to Baba Ramdev (Co-founder of Patanjali) and has summoned him along with its Managing Director Acharya Balakrishna to appear in court in person in the next hearing. The court issued […]
USA: Real-world use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in children and adults between the ages of 11 and 23 with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is associated with decreased HbA1c levels, despite challenges with adherence and access, a recent study has shown. The findings, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, suggest that GLP-1RA treatment may […]
USA: Individuals with consistently higher levels of perceived stress from adolescence to adulthood pose greater cardiometabolic risk than individuals with other stress patterns, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has revealed. Cardiometabolic risk factors often occur together and are a significant cause of cardiovascular disease. These include obesity, Type […]
In a recent genetic analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology uncovered a compelling evidence that lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD), holds a significant atherogenicity that is six times greater than low-density lipoprotein (LDL) on a per-particle basis. After utilizing the genome-wide association studies within the […]
Accurate detection and monitoring of occlusal caries are crucial for effective dental care, particularly in young patients. Traditional methods rely on visual and radiographic assessment, but advancements in technology have introduced automated systems for caries detection. In a recent study, the agreement between conventional methods and an intraoral scanner supporting automated caries scoring was evaluated […]
China: A recent network meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has shed light on the safety and efficacy of treatment modalities for cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP). The findings suggested that transvaginal resection (TVR), laparoscopy (Lap), hysteroscopic curettage (Hys), and high-intensity focused ultrasound combined with suction curettage (HIFU+SC) procedures exhibited superior efficacy […]
Over the past century, various hernia repair surgeries have been generated by surgeons. Totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and transperitoneal hernioplasty (TAPP) are commonly used for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Single-incision laparoscopy totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty (SIL-TEP), first introduced by Filipovic-Cugura et al. in 2009, has gained popularity due to its advantages like cosmesis, pain-reducing, and rapid recovery […]
A temporary intraventricular conduction deficit known as paroxysmal bundle branch block (BBB) may happen on its own or need medical intervention. Anaesthesia, cardiac catheterization, acute pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism, thoracic trauma, abrupt changes in intrathoracic pressure, medications, and poisonings are among the situations that are often linked to it. BBB skews the ECG’s morphology and makes […]
USA: An international, multisite phase 3 trial published in The Lancet Neurology journal showed the safety and effectiveness of Parkinson’s disease medication delivered through an infusion pump for reducing symptoms for longer periods. The findings could lead to additional treatment options for patients with this condition. Low levels of dopamine in the body can cause […]