Entries by aaron

Cough Syrup Row: Rajasthan Practitioners Shift to Levocloperastine, Ambroxol Amid Dextromethorphan Concerns

New Delhi: Amid rising caution over the use of the widely prescribed cough suppressant dextromethorphan, medical practitioners and pharmacies in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan are increasingly switching patients to alternative medicines. According to local reports, several clinics and chemists have started recommending substitutes such as levocloperastine, ambroxol, bromhexine, cetirizine + phenylephrine combinations, and herbal syrups in […]

Yale researchers develop novel test for leptospirosis

 In a new study, Yale School of Medicine (YSM) researchers unveiled a novel diagnostic method for detecting leptospiral virulence-modifying (VM) proteins in the blood and urine of hamsters, an advance that could pave the way for early diagnosis of the tropical disease leptospirosis in humans and improved treatment options. The findings were published in the […]

CBT-I acceptable and efficacious intervention for managing insomnia in chronic disease populations: JAMA

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is safe and highly effective in improving sleep among individuals living with chronic diseases like cancer, cardiovascular conditions, chronic pain, and stroke.  Insomnia often exhibits compounding physical symptoms and reducing quality of life. Standard treatment guidelines […]

Severe Emphysema on HRCT Signals Higher Heart Disease Risk in COPD Patients: Study

China: Severe emphysema, quantitatively assessed using high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), is a strong independent predictor of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new retrospective study has found. The study was published online in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Researchers found that CAD risk more than […]

Fiber-Reinforced Restorations Improve Fracture Resistance in Endodontically Treated Teeth: Study

A recent study published in Clinical Oral Investigations by Lena Bal, Cangül Keskin, Aybuke Karaca Sakallı, Bilge Ozcan, and İsen Guleç Kocyigit investigated the effect of different reinforcement materials on the fracture resistance of mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavity restorations in endodontically treated teeth. The researchers aimed to determine how applying fiber-reinforced composites to the cervical and […]

AI-Driven Model Predicts Which Preterm Infants Benefit From Platelet Transfusions?

Netherlands: A multicenter study has described the development of a dynamic prediction tool that helps tailor platelet transfusion decisions for preterm infants with severe thrombocytopenia, showing that the potential benefit or harm of prophylactic transfusion can vary widely based on the infant’s real-time clinical status. Published in JAMA, the research highlights that using this individualized […]

NB-UVB Phototherapy Effective Alternative to Cyclosporine for Refractory CSU: Study

A new clinical study suggests that narrow Band Ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy is effective, well-tolerated treatment for antihistamine-refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria, offering a viable alternative to oral cyclosporine. CSU, marked by persistent hives and itching lasting more than 6 weeks, often leaves patients and clinicians struggling to find effective treatment beyond antihistamines. Cyclosporine, though effective, […]