Jammu: In a first of its kind, the Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu has successfully started genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations on cutting-edge Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology at Government Medical College. As per officials, as a capacity building in genetic sequencing and to provide most advanced technology in […]
A recent meta-analysis highlights that the changes in weather factors does not increase the risk of knee, hip, or low back pain symptoms. This comprehensive review was published in the journal of Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism and challenged the common beliefs about the relationship between weather and conditions like arthritis, knee pain and back pain. […]
Cuttack: In its ongoing effort to curb the fake doctors’ menace in the state, the Odisha High Court on Tuesday asked Dr Bijay Kumar Mohapatra, the president of the Odisha Council for Medical Registration (OCMR) to develop a method for identifying fraudulent allopathic doctors. The court issued this directive following a previous order, asking him […]
Scientists from the Broad Institute of MIT, Harvard Medical School, and McLean Hospital have found similar gene activity changes in brain tissue from individuals with schizophrenia and older adults. These findings imply a shared biological foundation for cognitive decline seen in both groups. The study published in the Journal Nature, revealed that in individuals with […]
Ahmedabad: The state government in a collaborative effort with the Rotary Club Kankaria has launched Gujarat’s largest government skin bank at Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad on Wednesday launched Gujarat’s largest government skin bank, besides other advanced medical facilities. Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel presided over the inauguration ceremony. Rushikesh […]
Italy: A recent study has found a higher risk of a composite of stroke, myocardial infarction, or death from any cause at 34 months of follow-up among patients with carotid artery plaque in which microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) were detected versus those in whom MNPs were not detected. The findings were published online in the […]
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is an integrated CGM (iCGM) intended for anyone 18 years and older who does not use insulin, such as individuals with diabetes treating their condition with oral medications, or those without […]
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious complication of type 1 diabetes (T1D) that can lead to vision impairment or blindness if left untreated. Understanding the impact of diabetes management technologies, such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin pumps, on DR outcomes is crucial for improving patient care and outcomes. The use of CGM and […]
China: A cohort study of 7440 patients revealed an association between low LDL-C levels and an increased bleeding risk within three months in patients with high-risk transient ischemic attack or minor ischemic stroke who are receiving dual antiplatelet therapy, particularly those taking ticagrelor-aspirin. “At three months, there were 270 (3.63%) bleeding events, and LDL-C below […]
Cytokine storm (CS) is an acute systemic inflammatory response with limited effective interventions up to now. The treatment experience of the COVID-19 pandemic suggests great potential in the intervention of CS by herbal medicine. This study aimed to investigate whether Schisanhenol (SSH), an active component of the Chinese herbal medicine Schisandra chinensis, has the potential […]