Entries by aaron

Repeated low-level red light therapy exhibits clinical significance as short-term alternative for childhood myopia control: Study

Egypt: Repeated Low-Level Red Light (RLRL) treatment for childhood myopia treatment demonstrated significant benefits over single-vision spectacles, recent research published in BMC Ophthalmology has revealed. The systematic review and meta-analysis showed that RLRL treatment demonstrated significant benefits in terms of reducing axial length (AL), positively impacting subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT), and improving spherical equivalent refraction […]

Breakthrough Treatment for Polymorphic Light Eruption: Tofacitinib Shows Promise in Resistant Cases

A recent study has unveiled promising results for individuals suffering from polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), a sun-induced skin condition characterized by a delayed hypersensitivity reaction. The study found that tofacitinib, by inhibiting Janus kinase (JAK)1 and JAK3, may modulate the cytokine milieu in PMLE, potentially reducing the expression of aberrant inflammatory T lymphocytes. Thus, Researchers […]

Intervention reduces likelihood of developing postpartum anxiety and depression by more than 70%

Results from a large clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health show that an intervention for anxiety provided to pregnant women living in Pakistan significantly reduced the likelihood of the women developing moderate-to-severe anxiety, depression, or both six weeks after birth. The unique intervention was administered by non-specialized providers who had the equivalent […]

Incidence, diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis of acute mesenteric ischaemia, AMESI Study reveals

Recently published multicentre prospective observational study was conducted to investigate the incidence, patient characteristics, diagnostic pathway, management, and outcome of acute mesenteric ischaemia (AMI). The study included adult patients with clinical suspicion of AMI admitted or transferred to 32 participating hospitals worldwide. It was found that AMI occurred in 0.038% of adult admissions in participating […]

Recent trends in epidemiology of dyslipidemias in India: Key takeaways

India: A recent study published in the Indian Heart Journal has shed light on the trends in the epidemiology of dyslipidemias in India. Dyslipidemia is the most important risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). High total cholesterol and its principal subtypes: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and non-high-density lipoprotein (NHDL) cholesterol are the most important. […]

AIIMS NORCET 6 Exam 2024 registration begins, All details here, Apply Now

New Delhi- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has invited online applications for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET-6) for recruitment to Nursing Officer posts at Level 07. As per the notice, Online (CBT) for stage I for NORCET Preliminary will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024 and the Online (CBT) […]

Elobixibat Shows Promise in Treating Chronic Constipation in Parkinson’s Disease

Chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal issue among individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), significantly impacting their quality of life. Elobixibat, an ileal bile acid transporter inhibitor, has shown potential in improving bowel movements and stool consistency in patients with chronic constipation. However, its efficacy specifically in PD patients with constipation has not been extensively studied. […]

Health bulletin 27/ February/ 2024

Here are the top health stories for the day: Delhi man swallows 39 coins, 37 magnets for ‘body-building’ A 26-year-old man underwent surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi after experiencing persistent vomiting and abdominal pain for over 20 days. The surgery revealed an astonishing cause: the patient had ingested 39 coins and 37 […]