USA: A recent study has revealed that high-dose inhaled nitric oxide therapy may improve oxygenation and reduce the risk of mortality among critically ill Black patients with COVID-19. The first-of-its-kind study was published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS, is a condition that most commonly […]
Managing antiseizure treatment in epileptic patients relies on the benefit–risk ratio. More data on using antiseizure medication (ASM) in children must be available. The present study published in Epilepsia investigated the prevalence of prescription patterns for antiseizure medication for pediatric epilepsy patients in France. The most common antiseizure medicine prescribed was valproate, followed by lamotrigine […]
Recently published research paper investigates the comparative effectiveness of nebulized dexmedetomidine versus traditional intravenous administration in attenuating hemodynamic responses associated with laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation. The study involved 60 patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia, who were randomly allocated into two groups receiving either intravenous or nebulized dexmedetomidine as premedication. The study found that nebulized […]
A recent study published in the recent edition of Journal of American Medical Association revealed promising results in the treatment of Dry Eye Disease (DED). This study focused was set out to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a water-free cyclosporine ophthalmic solution in Chinese participants with moderate to severe DED. The multicenter, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, phase […]
Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis has shown that the incidence of bleeding after PCI is 4.4 %, which is a significant result. The findings, published in the Indian Heart Journal, highlight the need for healthcare policymakers to pay more attention to the complications associated with PCI. The researchers suggest that interventional cardiologists should consider […]
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has long been associated with an increased risk of cancer development. However, the dynamics of MetS over time and its correlation with cancer risk remain understudied. This study delves into the trajectories of MetS scores and their relationship with the onset of various cancers, shedding light on the importance of sustained monitoring […]
USA: A recent cohort study published in JAMA Neurology has shed light on the emerging cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers of disease activity and progression in multiple sclerosis. In the study, activated glial markers (glial fibrillary acid protein [GFAP] in particular) and neurofilament heavy chains were associated specifically with nonrelapsing progressive disease outcomes. Elevated CSF GFAP […]
UK: A new study published in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science found that a fruit used in Chinese medicine contains a very effective compound that could help treat colon cancer. The compound called Schisandrin B (Sch B), a lignan extracted from the fruit of Schisandra chinensis (known as five-flavor berry or magnolia berry), induced apoptosis […]
China: Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet and reducing salt intake can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), a recent study has shown. The findings published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism journal emphasize the importance of promoting healthy eating habits and reducing high-salt foods intake to prevent T2D and improve public health. “Participants who […]
It is now possible to open a medical college with an intake capacity of only 50 MBBS seats under the new Minimum Standard Requirements (MSR) 2023 regulations for undergraduate medical courses. “These new rules enable even smaller hospitals with a 220-bed capacity to start a medical college for 50 MBBS students,” the National Medical Commission […]