There continues to be debate regarding the optimal treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture (ATR). Over the past 15 years, a growing number of studies have compared nonoperative vs operative treatment of ATR, providing clinicians with estimates of treatment success and complication rates for these approaches. An Achilles tendon rupture typically means surgery for many […]
USA: A new study published in Microbiology Spectrum has shed light on the antimicrobial properties of tomato juice and peptides against typhoidal Salmonella. The research revealed that tomato juice demonstrates significant antimicrobial properties against Salmonella Typhi, a deadly human-specific pathogen that specifically affects humans and is responsible for causing typhoid fever. “Tomato juice can kill […]
In a groundbreaking cohort study conducted by the Japan Environment and Children’s Study, researchers have discovered a potential link between maternal folic acid levels and the onset of Kawasaki disease in infants. The study found that the quantity and timing of folic acid supplementation plays a pivotal role in mitigating the risk of Kawasaki disease […]
In a bid to enhance public health in the 21st century, the spotlight is now on preventing heart failure (HF), and a groundbreaking study sheds light on a potentially transformative approach. The Objective Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health (OPACH) in Older Women study, conducted from March 2012 to April 2014, reveals a compelling link between […]
In a significant stride toward more effective diabetes management, a newly developed SGLT-2 inhibitor, enavogliflozin, has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in a pooled analysis of two-phase III trials. The study, focusing on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus based on kidney function, reveals compelling insights into enavogliflozin’s superiority over the well-known dapagliflozin. The study results were […]
In a significant revelation, a recent population-based cohort study conducted in New South Wales, Australia, has uncovered concerning associations between prescription opioid analgesics and an elevated risk of serious falls, particularly among older adults. The study’s findings suggest that prescription opioids are associated with an increased risk of serious fall events among adults of all […]
Germany: Deep learning (DL)-accelerated brain MRI is four times faster, offers better image quality and diagnostic confidence and hence improves the detection of acute ischemic lesions compared to conventional MRI, a recent study published in Radiology has shown. The researchers assert that the technique could translate to better patient care in that it could cut […]
Ludhiana: Holding that insurance companies are required to be more liberal in their approach without being too technical, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Ludhiana has dismissed a complaint against Gastrointestinal Surgeon and directed Religare Health Insurance Company to consider and reimburse a patient’s medical claim in accordance with the policy terms and conditions. […]
A discovery by researchers from the GIGA – Center of Research Cyclotron at University of Liège reveals that the sleeping body also reacts to the external world during sleep, explaining how some information from the sensory environment can affect sleep quality. Researchers at ULiège have collaborated with the University of Fribourg in Switzerland to investigate […]
Chandigarh- Regarding spot counselling and admission in MD and MS courses for the January 2024 session, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has issued a notice. The Spot counselling and admission process for MD and MS courses at PGIMER for the January 2024 session will take place on 29 February 2024 […]