The cut surface of anterior cortex of the femur during a mechanically aligned total knee replacement resembles the top surface of a grand piano. It is said to be a reliable marker for correct rotational alignment of the femur. Manish shah et al conducted a study to analyze if the change of shape is significant […]
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March 27, 2025, titled “Imipridones ONC201/ONC206 + RT/TMZ triple (IRT) therapy reduces intracranial tumor burden, prolongs survival in orthotopic IDH-WT GBM mouse model, and suppresses MGMT.” Researchers from Brown University, led by first author Lanlan Zhou and corresponding author Wafik S. El-Deiry, have shown […]
Researchers have found in a new study that Periodontitis has a significant association with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). While factors like genetics and aging are non-modifiable, periodontitis is a treatable condition. This opens opportunities for personalized prevention strategies for AMD by focusing on dental health. Therefore, maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for individuals at […]
Italy: A recent meta-analysis published in the Head & Neck journal revealed that preoperative vitamin D supplementation significantly reduced the risk of postoperative hypocalcemia in patients undergoing total thyroidectomy. The analysis, which included data from eight clinical trials, found that vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, decreased the risk of hypocalcemia by 23%. Additionally, […]
Researchers have developed a predictive model using LASSO-logistic regression that has demonstrated reliable accuracy in identifying the risk of citrate accumulation in critically ill patients undergoing citrate anticoagulation for CRRT, aiding early intervention and improving patient outcomes. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common clinical syndrome, especially in the intensive care unit (ICU), with an […]
A vitamin supplement that improves metabolism in the eye appears to slow down damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma. Promising results have been published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine. The researchers behind the study have now started a clinical trial on patients. In glaucoma, the optic nerve is gradually damaged, leading to vision […]
Maharashtra- The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) has postponed the MUHS PhD Entrance Test (PET) 2024-25 exam. Earlier, it was originally scheduled for May 25, 2025. Through the notification issued in this regard, MUHS has informed all concerned that, after careful consideration due to several postponement requests received regarding the MUHS PhD Entrance Test […]
Kerala: The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has invited online application for Faculty posts on Direct Recruitment Basis in Medical Education Department. The selection will be done based on the written exam and interview. KPSC is a body created by the Constitution of India. The Commission advise the Government on all matters relating to civil […]
New Delhi- The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is going to open the Pre-Final Selective Edit Window to rectify Deficient/Incorrect Images in National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET PG) exam 2025 applications soon. Recently, NBEMS ended the registration process for the NEET PG exam 2025. As per the schedule released by NBEMS, […]
New Delhi: Despite the proposal for a model law to protect healthcare professionals from violence being acknowledged by the National Task Force (NTF), there has been no significant development in this regard. As per the recent RTI response, the National Task Force, which was constituted by the Supreme Court to ensure the safety of doctors and […]