Entries by aaron

NPPA Fixes Ceiling Price Of 6 Scheduled Formulations, Details

New Delhi: Through a recent notification, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed the ceiling price of 6 scheduled formulations under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (NLEM 2022). The list includes the combination drug Darunavir (600mg) plus Ritonavir (100mg), Nicotine (for nicotine replacement therapy), Levonorgestrel, Cholecalciferol, and the combination drug Tenofovir Disproxil Fumarate […]

Health Bulletin 02/ March/ 2024

Here are the Top Health stories for the day: Court clears hospital and doctor of negligence The Delhi state consumer disputes redressal commission has absolved Max Super Speciality Hospital, a senior consultant physician & cardio-diabetologist and others in a case alleging medical negligence over the delay in admitting a patient and not providing timely medical […]

Yoga, Blood Pressure Management and Its Evidence from Trials – Dr Indranill Basu Ray

Yoga, a holistic mind-body discipline, is gaining recognition for its role in the management of hypertension (HTN), a widespread health challenge characterized by elevated blood pressure levels. This condition, if left unmanaged, can lead to critical health complications. The multifaceted approach of yoga, incorporating physical postures, breath control techniques, and meditation, offers a promising avenue […]

FDA approves Exblifep for complicated UTI including pyelonephritis

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Exblifep® (cefepime/enmetazobactam) for treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), including pyelonephritis among patients 18 years of age and older. Allecra has also received a five-year marketing exclusivity extension from the FDA as part of the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act (GAIN Act). The GAIN Act, […]

Robot-Assisted Pancreatoduodenectomy Shows Short-Term Benefits in Chinese Trial

A recent open-label randomized trial conducted in China assessed the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy compared to open surgery for pancreatic head or periampullary tumors. The study aimed to evaluate short-term outcomes, including postoperative hospital length of stay, operating times, blood loss, and complications. The study was published in the journal Lancet Gastroenterology and […]

Abdominal fat can impact brain health and cognition in high Alzheimer’s risk individuals

The impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease as opposed to women, according to researchers at Rutgers Health. In middle-aged individuals with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, the amount of fat in their abdominal organs (pancreas, liver, and belly […]

Sarcoidosis tied to greater risk of developing venous thromboembolism: Study

Chronic inflammation has been increasingly identified as a potential risk factor for VTE. While research on this topic is ongoing, it is essential to note that limited data is available on the risk of VTE in patients with sarcoidosis. This condition affects the immune system and causes granuloma formation. According to a study published in […]

Telehealth as safe as visit to clinic for abortion pills, finds study

Researchers have found in a new study that Telehealth medication abortion is effective, safe and comparable to published rates of in-person medication abortion care. The large national study finds that video visits, texting and mailing pills are all effective, as the U.S. Supreme Court considers limiting access to telemedicine abortion. Medication abortion can be delivered […]