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 […]
Metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has been increasingly recognized as a significant health concern worldwide, with potential implications beyond liver health. Recent studies have explored the relationship between MASLD-related diseases and cognitive function, yet findings have been inconsistent. A recent study aimed to provide clarity on the effects of MASLD-related diseases on cognition and […]
Researchers have developed a new catheter-based device that combines two powerful optical techniques to image the dangerous plaques that can build up inside the arteries that supply blood to the heart. By providing new details about plaque, the device could help clinicians and researchers improve treatments for preventing heart attacks and strokes. Atherosclerosis occurs when […]
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a prevalent neurodevelopmental condition, affects about 5-10% of school-aged children and 2-5% of adults. Characterized by persistent inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, this condition can co-occur with other mental and physical conditions, such as CVD (cardiovascular disease), placing a significant burden on the healthcare system. According to an original investigation on Psychiatry published in […]
Timely diagnosis and treatment of horizontal root fractures tied to favourable outcomes suggests a new study published in the Journal of Endodontics. Horizontal root fracture (HRF) is a complex traumatic dental injury that affects the pulp, dentin, cementum, and periodontal ligament. This retrospective cohort study evaluated treatment outcomes in permanent teeth with Horizontal root fracture. […]
USA: A recent study published in the Kidney Medicine journal showed that fish-related metabolite 1-docosahexaenoylglycerophosphocholine is associated with a reduced risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study found that protein metabolites found in nuts, fish, legumes, red and processed meat, poultry and eggs are associated with lower risks of chronic kidney disease, with fish […]
New Delhi: Taking up the issues being faced by the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) MDS candidates, the doctors under the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) recently wrote to the Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and urged to postpone the exam, scheduled to be conducted on 18th March 2024. Apart from requesting the Health Minister […]
Taiwan: A recent retrospective cohort study published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research shows that statin treatment is linked with a reduced risk of tuberculosis (TB) in bronchiectasis patients, specifically when administered at higher doses. “Statin treatment demonstrated a dose-dependent protective effect and was linked with a reduced risk of TB in bronchiectasis patients. These findings […]
New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval to AstraZeneca to update the prescribing information for the fixed-dose combination (FDC) antidiabetic drug Saxagliptin plus Dapagliflozin film-coated tablet with the modification under special warning and precautions for use as “If a patient presents with severe […]
USA: Once-daily, oral berotralstat (Orladeyo) treatment may lead to fast, considerable, and consistent hereditary angioedema (HAE) attack decreases over 18 months, according to New Real-world Data presented by BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The reduction in attack rates was observed regardless of the severity of the disease, the history of prior prophylaxis or the patient’s C1-inhibitor (C1-INH) […]