Entries by aaron

Calcium hydroxyapatite injection may correct orbital volume deficit with post enucleation socket syndrome: Study

Injectable calcium hydroxyapatite (CAHY) has emerged as a promising option for correcting orbital volume deficit in post enucleation socket syndrome. However, data on its long-term efficacy and safety are limited. A recent observational study aimed to evaluate the 10-year outcomes of injectable CAHY for orbital volume augmentation. Postenucleation socket syndrome often leads to enophthalmos, causing […]

Severe hypocalcemia linked to transient ischemic attack, suggests study

Indonesia: Evidence from available literature has suggested a possible link between severe hypocalcemia and transient ischemic attack (TIA) that occurred in a patient. The aim of the study, published in Narra J, was to present an individual experiencing a transient ischemic attack that possibly occurred due to severe hypocalcemia associated with hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy. […]

Radiation therapy in breast cancer linked to increased risk of melanoma and hemangiosarcoma: JAMA

Previous studies have suggested a potential link between radiation therapy for breast cancer and an increased risk of subsequent nonkeratinocyte skin cancers. However, the evidence supporting this association has been limited. A recent population-based cohort study aimed to investigate whether radiation therapy for breast cancer is associated with an elevated risk of developing nonkeratinocyte skin […]

Study identifies metabolites as risk factors for diabetic retinopathy

Finland: A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has identified multiple metabolites associated with an increased and decreased risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR) from several different metabolic pathways. “Our study is the first large population-based longitudinal study to identify metabolites for diabetic retinopathy,” the researchers wrote. In patients with diabetes, […]

CDSCO panel Rejects Akum Pharma’s FDC Bempedoic acid plus Atorvastatin Calcium plus Ezetimibe

New Delhi: Reviewing the justification presented by the drug major Akum Pharmaceutical with respect to the triple-drug combination of Bempedoic acid plus Atorvastatin Calcium plus Ezetimibe, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has rejected proposal the proposed fixed-dose combination (FDC). This came after Akum Pharmaceutical presented its […]

Registration of hospitals can’t be cancelled under PC PNDT Act unless appropriate authority deems it necessary in public interest: SC

Delivering an interpretation of the powers vested in the appropriate authorities under the Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation & Prevention of Misuse) PC PNDT Act, 1994, the Supreme Court of India recently clarified that the authorities can only suspend/cancel the registration of hospital/clinic under Section 20(3) of the Act when such an action is […]

WHO issues warning for growing resistance to HIV drug of GSK

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said resistance to GSK’s HIV drug dolutegravir has exceeded levels observed during its trials, citing observational and survey data received from a few countries. Resistance ranged from 3.9% to 8.6% and reached 19.6% among people who have received and transitioned to a dolutegravir-containing antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen to combat […]

Maha: 45 year old doctor roaming naked inside hospital, inquiry underway

A disturbing incident has come to light in a viral video circulating on social media where a 45-year-old doctor at a government-run hospital in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district could be seen roaming inside the hospital corridors completely naked. The video footage captured the doctor’s peculiar behaviour as he wandered unclothed through the corridor of Bidkin […]

Deadline for NEET 2024 application submissions extended

The deadline for NEET 2024 application submissions has been extended till March 16, 2024, till 10:50 PM. The application fee will have to be deposited by 11.50 pm on the same date. As per the National Testing Agency (NTA) public notice, while announcing the extension of NEET 2024 registration last date, NTA has said, “Candidates […]

Delhi AIIMS signs MoA with CAPFIMS, Cabinet nod to funding of Rs 2207.50 crore

New Delhi: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, enhancing healthcare infrastructure in the country and providing world class health facilities to the people is one of the priorities of the Government of India. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), under the guidance of Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, has envisioned the Central Armed […]