In a shocking incident, a second-year post-graduate medical student at the Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) Vellore recently became the victim of alleged physical assault by a patient and her male companion. The doctor was physically assaulted after he raised concerns about the presence of male visitors in the women’s ward. The Vellore Taluk police […]
UK: A recent study published in eClinicalMedicine has revealed an increased risk of hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and even heart attack in adulthood among those who had amblyopia (‘lazy eye’) in childhood. The authors stress that while they have identified a correlation, their research does not show a causal relationship between amblyopia and ill health […]
A recent study was conducted at Louisiana State University’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center. This study was conducted by Rebello and colleagues. This study compared the effects of low-energy density diets rich in potatoes and pulses (beans) on weight loss and insulin resistance in individuals with impaired blood glucose control. Contrary to common belief, the study […]
Researchers from MIT have discovered a brain circuit that drives vocalization and ensures that you talk only when you breathe out, and stop talking when you breathe in. The study, published in the Journal Science, highlights a newly identified circuit governing two essential vocalization actions: larynx narrowing and lung exhalation. Located in the larynx, the […]
A new study published in the Journal Science demonstrated that once stem cells have transitioned into lineage plasticity, they are unable to operate efficiently until they commit to a specific fate. During a screening process to identify crucial regulators of this phenomenon, retinoic acid, the active form of Vitamin A, emerged unexpectedly as a significant […]
A recent cohort study published in the Journal of American Medical Association unearthed the crucial insights that challenge the conventional practice of conducting preoperative urine cultures before nongenitourinary surgeries. Despite the prevailing guidelines that advise against this practice, many clinicians still resort to preoperative urine cultures and antibiotics administration for asymptomatic bacteriuria to reduce infection […]
Dental caries, the most prevalent noncommunicable disease globally, poses a significant health equity challenge. In a recent pragmatic clinical trial, researchers have explored the efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) as a potential alternative to traditional dental sealants and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) for preventing and controlling dental caries. The study found that SDF application […]
Pulse oximetry is commonly used to measures oxygen levels in the blood non-invasively. However, concerns have arisen regarding its reliability in individuals with darker skin tones. A recent review published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia explored the accuracy of pulse oximeters in estimating arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) across different skin tones. This comprehensive review […]
USA: The utilization of a moisturizer (lotion or cream) that contains both natural moisturizing factors (NMFs) and ceramides is better than a ceramide cream alone for improving barrier function, maintaining skin hydration, and reducing the clinical sequela linked with dry skin, says a new study. “The marked improvement in skin moisturization following utilization of the […]
Pedaling on a stationary bicycle built for two may improve the health and well-being for both people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, according to a small, preliminary study released today, February 29, 2024, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13-18, 2024, in person […]