In the realm of insect repellents, N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) has long been hailed as the ‘gold standard’ since the 1950s, forming a cornerstone of most insect repellent products available today. However, the safety of DEET, especially in protecting children from arthropod bites, has become a subject of heated debate due to conflicting scientific data and […]
IMIDs may not significantly increase the risk of Preterm Birth and Low birthweight suggests a new study published in the eClinical Medicine. Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) are likely to complicate maternal health. However, literature on patients with IMIDs undergoing pregnancy is scarce and often overlooks the presence of comorbidities. We aimed to evaluate the impact […]
Taiwan: A recent cohort study of 6703 participants has revealed the cruciality of evaluating baseline and post-acute kidney disease (AKD) kidney function for understanding the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with acute kidney injury requiring dialysis (AKI-D). The researchers, in their study published in JAMA Network Open, revealed that baseline kidney function and post-AKD […]
In a significant advancement in acne treatment, a novel once-daily triple-combination gel has demonstrated remarkable efficacy, outshining conventional monotherapies and dual-combination products. This new approach, combining an antibiotic, antibacterial agent, and retinoid, is designed to deliver expedited and sustained improvement in acne lesions. the first FDA-approved triple-combination topical acne product, clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/adapalene 0.15%/benzoyl peroxide […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]