Entries by aaron

Fact Check: Viral Post Claiming Dr. Kailash Rathi was Attacked by Jihadi is Fake

New Delhi: The viral social media post claiming that Nashik-based Pulmonologist Dr. Kailash Rathi was attacked by a “Jihadi”, a Muslim person using a sickle is a fake. While the viral post on X (formerly Twitter) is trying to give the issue a communal angle, the reality is that Dr. Rathi was brutally attacked inside a […]

7 doctors transferred to GMC Wayanad, Medical services hit in Kozhikode

Wayanad: In an unexpected move, the Directorate of Medical Education has instructed the transfer of a group of seven senior resident doctors from the Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) Kozhikode and Government General Hospital to the Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) Wayanad for a month, starting from February 22 to May 21. This sudden decision has […]

New antibodies target “dark side” of influenza virus protein

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have identified antibodies targeting a hard-to-spot region of the influenza virus, shedding light on the relatively unexplored “dark side” of the neuraminidase (NA) protein head. The antibodies target a region of the NA protein that is common among many influenza viruses, including H3N2 subtype viruses, and could be […]

One hospital bed per 5000 population is essential: AYUSH Ministry Guidelines

New Delhi: Considering the requirement of quality in-patient care, Ayush hospitals should be spread across the country following the bed per population norm, according to a set of new guidelines issued by the Ayush Ministry.  According to the norm, one hospital bed per 5,000 population is “essential” while 1 bed per 2,000 population is “desirable”. […]

New faster and simpler point-of-care test for rapid diagnosis of malaria developed

USA: The researchers from Rice University in Texas, US, have developed a rapid, accurate test that could be a game changer for diagnosing malaria, especially in areas with limited access to healthcare facilities. The test, which is significantly faster and easier to use than traditional tests, can help healthcare providers quickly identify and treat severe […]

Patients with OSA at Greater risk of Gout, finds study

Patients with OSA are at Greater Gout Risk suggests a new study published in the Cureus. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a comorbidity, which has shared risk factors with gout as well as causes pathophysiological mechanisms causing hyperuricemia. The relationship remains contentious. TrinetX, a global federated research network that provides a dataset of electronic medical […]

CAPS system may streamline fabrication process of implant supported fixed complete dental prostheses in one single visit: Study

CAPS system may streamline the fabrication process of implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses in one single visit suggests a new study published in the Journal of Dentistry. This article presents a novel complete-arch pillar system (CAPS) to register implant position and maxillomandibular relationship in one single visit for implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses (IFCDPs). The […]

Antisperm Antibodies After Vasectomy Reversal Not Linked to Pregnancy Rates or contraception method: Study

Following vasectomy reversal, patients often have concerns about whether antisperm antibodies (ASAs) will affect their ability to conceive. However, existing research on the relationship between ASA levels and pregnancy rates after vasectomy reversal is limited. A recent retrospective study aimed to examine this relationship and provide insights for patient counseling. This study was published in […]

Lower risk of death, major adverse cardiovascular events in hyperthyroid patients treated with surgery than with medication

Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs. Excessive thyroid hormones from hyperthyroidism elevate cardiovascular risks. While hyperthyroidism can be treated with anti-thyroid drugs, radioactive iodine ablation or surgery, evidence comparing long-term benefits and risks of the three treatment modalities presents a challenge for informed decision-making […]