Entries by aaron

Perioperative adjunctive esketamine during cesarean delivery mitigates depressive symptoms: JAMA

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent mental health condition affecting numerous women during the perinatal and postpartum periods which poses significant risks to both maternal and infant well-being. A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association revealed that esketamine administration significantly decreased the postpartum depression incidence and improved depressive symptoms during the […]

Morning Bright Light Therapy Not Superior to placebo red light for treatment of Depression among adolescents: JAMA

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is prevalent among adolescents and often leads to significant psychosocial impairment. With conventional treatment yielding insufficient responses, adjunctive therapies are sought. A recent study investigated the effectiveness of morning bright light therapy as an adjunct to inpatient treatment for adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD). Despite expectations, the study found no […]

Insights from “EVER-Vilda”, Expert Perspective on Vildagliptin’s Applicability in Indian T2DM Patients

The “EVER-Vilda” opinion paper is an Indian expert’s evaluation of the efficacy and rationality of vildagliptin. It underscores vildagliptin’s versatile applicability, safety and provides practical guidance for healthcare professionals regarding the use of Vildagliptin in T2DM care. This expert consensus article has been published in the February 2024 issue of the Journal of Clinical Medicine […]

BAMS Doctor Suicide Case: No FIR against EOW officer despite 22 statements

Ahmedabad: The sudden demise of a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) female doctor has stirred up controversy, with 22 individuals holding a police inspector accountable for allegedly driving her to suicide.  The lifeless body of the doctor was discovered on a bench near the Vasant-Rajab memorial within the confines of the Gaekwad Haveli […]

Progesterone protects infants against preterm birth: BMJ

According to a study published in The BMJ, cervical pessary may be less effective than vaginal progesterone in reducing adverse perinatal outcomes in women with a singleton pregnancy with no prior spontaneous preterm birth of less than 34 weeks’ gestation and with a cervical length of 25 mm or less. Preterm birth is the most […]

Doctors at AINU Hospital remove 418 kidney stones from 60-year-old patient

Hyderabad: In a groundbreaking medical achievement, the team of expert urologists at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, has successfully removed 418 kidney stones from a patient with only 27% kidney function.  This remarkable feat was accomplished through a minimally invasive procedure, marking a significant advancement in surgical techniques for kidney […]

Salivary and peri-implant crevicular fluid biomarkers promising predictors of peri-implant disease conditions: Study

Lithuania: A recent systematic review published in The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants assessed the recent evidence (2017–2022) to identify salivary and peri-implant crevicular fluid biomarkers with potential prognostic and diagnostic capabilities for peri-implant disease conditions.  The study found that of all 49 biomarkers evaluated, IL-1β and RANKL were promising as biomarkers of […]