A new study from SMU psychologist Sarah Kucker and colleagues reveals that passive video use among toddlers can negatively affect language development, but their caregiver’s motivations for exposing them to digital media could also lessen the impact. Results show that children between the ages of 17 and 30 months spend an average of nearly two […]
USA: A small observational study showed that administering one intranasal epinephrine dose immediately after observing a grade 2 allergic reaction led to skipping a second dose of epinephrine within 15 minutes in all 15 pediatric patients. “Neffy appears to be an effective needle-free option for treating anaphylactic symptoms,” the researchers wrote. The intranasal epinephrine spray […]
Aspiration pneumonia, a serious condition resulting from the inhalation of oral or gastric contents into the lungs, often requires antibiotic treatment. However, the optimal choice of antibiotics, particularly regarding anaerobic coverage, remains debated. A recent study aimed to compare outcomes between antibiotic therapy with limited anaerobic coverage (LAC) versus extended anaerobic coverage (EAC) in patients […]
Menopausal vasomotor symptoms (VMS), including hot flashes and night sweats, can significantly impact the quality of life of women transitioning through menopause. Fezolinetant, a novel therapeutic agent, has shown potential in alleviating these bothersome symptoms. A recent meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fezolinetant in treating moderate-to-severe VMS and associated sleep disturbances […]
Japan: A placebo-controlled randomized trial published in The Journal of Dermatology has shed light on the safety and efficacy of intravenous (IV) fosphenytoin for patients with acute herpes zoster-associated pain (ZAP). The researchers revealed a rapid analgesic effect of a single dose of IV fosphenytoin for acute ZAP in patients with HZ for whom nonopioid […]
New Delhi: After a long political career of 30 years, the former Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has announced his decision to quit electoral politics. In an X post, Dr Harsh Vardhan mentioned that he has promises to keep and announced his decision to go back to his ENT Clinic at Krishna Nagar. He further […]
New Delhi: Artificial Intelligence is always going to be artificial and the humans will remain the masters, Director AIIMS Delhi, Dr M Srinivas said on Thursday while outlining how the premier medical institute in the national capital is harnessing AI for the benefit of patients, including in cancer treatment. Participating in ‘ANI Dialogues – Navigating […]
Nainital: Allegations of ragging are once again troubling the Government Medical College in Haldwani, where a junior MBBS student was allegedly beaten by his seniors over an altercation during a farewell party. According to TOI, based on the complaint by the junior student, who was allegedly slapped, the anti-ragging committee took cognisance of the issue immediately […]
Vaccines in CKD Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly those undergoing dialysis or having a kidney transplant, are at high risk of morbidity and death due to infection. After cardiovascular illness, it is the second most common cause of death. Patients with CKD are susceptible to infections because their immune responses to fight against […]
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday approved the proposal for the creation of 39 posts of faculties in the state’s lone medical college, Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun because of the upgradation of its intake capacity of MBBS students from existing 50 to 100. […]