Entries by aaron

International Study Finds Thrombectomy Highly Effective Long-Term Treatment for Large Strokes

In a major, international study, named SELECT2, a University Hospitals (UH) research team found that patients with large strokes had a dramatically better recovery after endovascular thrombectomy plus medical management at long-term follow-up, than patients who only received standard medical management. Endovascular thrombectomy is mechanical recovery of a clot that is blocking blood flow in […]

DMER Maharashtra Invites Online Applications for Bond Service allotment to Super-Speciality degree holders Summer-2023 Batch, details

Maharashtra: The Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER Maharashtra) has invited Online Applications and online allotment of Government Bond Service to Super-Speciality degree holders of Summer-2023 Batch. The notice states, “As per the Government Resolution No. WPM 1011/CR 352/ll/Edu-2, dated 4th April 2012 the Central Committees has been constituted. The Process of Central round […]

Avid appetite in childhood linked to later eating disorder symptoms

The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthAn enthusiastic response to food in early childhood may be linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing eating disorder symptoms in adolescence, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and Erasmus University Rotterdam. The study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, looked at survey data […]

Nintedanib Reveals Remarkable Efficacy in Alleviating Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms

In the groundbreaking INBUILD trial, researchers discovered that nintedanib can significantly improve the lives of patients suffering from progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). Nintedanib holds promise not only in reducing the progression of dyspnea, fatigue, and cough but also in mitigating the overall impact of ILD over 52 weeks in patients grappling with PPF. The trial […]

Adopting healthy lifestyle strongly linked to lower irritable bowel syndrome risk

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is strongly linked to a lower risk of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS for short, finds research published online in the journal Gut. Of the big 5 healthy behaviours, not smoking, a high level of vigorous physical activity, and getting enough sleep were independently associated with keeping the condition at bay. […]

AstraZeneca Gets CDSCO Panel nod to study Anti-cancer Drug Datopotamab Deruxtecan and Durvalumab

New Delhi: The drug major AstraZeneca has got approval from the Subject Expert Committee SEC functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to conduct the clinical trial of the anti-cancer drug Datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd, DS-1062a) 100mg/vial and Durvalumab (MEDI4736) 500mg/vial (50mg/mL). This came after the drug major AstraZeneca presented Phase III clinical study […]

Viral Video: Patients administered saline bottles fitted on trees outside hospital

In a case of suspected food poisoning, over 300 people including children reportedly received medical treatment while lying on the ground outside a hospital in Bibi village, Maharashtra. The incident occurred on Tuesday night during a religious event in Buldhana district’s Lonar area. The people complained of food poisoning after consuming ‘prasad’ and were administered […]

Around 8000 Maha resident doctors on indefinite strike over unfulfilled demands

Around 8,000 resident doctors across the State of Maharashtra have commenced their pan-Maharashtra indefinite strike, as their demands regarding hostel accommodation and stipend hike have not been fulfilled despite written assurance from the Government authorities. For the full story, check out the link given below: Mass Hadtaal: 8000 Plus Maha Resident Doctors On Strike Demanding […]