The medication KarXT represents a significant departure from the conventional antipsychotic drugs by targeting muscarinic receptors instead of blocking the D2 dopamine receptors. This novel treatment for schizophrenia has shown remarkable efficacy and tolerability in a recent clinical trial. The outcomes of this study were published in The Lancet journal. The EMERGENT-2 trial, a phase […]
New Delhi: In order to streamline and rationalize the sampling procedure of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices and maintaining a centralized monthly database of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) /Spurious drugs to publish on Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) website, the apex drug regulator has released regulatory guidelines for sampling of drugs, cosmetics and […]
Recently published research paper is a multicentre, four-arm randomised controlled trial that investigates the effects of resistance training (RT) and beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) intervention on physical function, muscle strength, and quality of life in medical intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The study found that resistance training and the combination of resistance training and HMB intervention resulted […]
A recent study explored the complex interplay between genetics and health and uncovered a potential environmental trigger for the rising prevalence of coeliac disease. The key findings of the study were published in the recent edition of BMJ Open Gastroenterology. This study utilized Mendelian randomization which suggests a significant association between iron deficiency and the […]
Highlighting the role of the Attitudes, Ethics, and Communication (AETCOM) module in cultivating the right attitude, ethics and communication skills among medical students, a Parliamentary Health Committee has suggested that the module should be made part of the MBBS curriculum. Further, the panel has suggested incorporating these criteria in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) as […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Aurlumyn (iloprost) for treatment of severe frostbite in adults which may eventually help reduce the risk of finger or toe amputation. “This approval provides patients with the first-ever treatment option for severe frostbite,” said Norman Stockbridge, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Division of Cardiology and Nephrology in […]
New Delhi: Taking note of the problems faced by medical aspirants due to the huge cost of medical education in private medical colleges in India, a Parliamentary Committee on Health has recommended multiple measures to the Government to deal with the issue. The panel has opined that running medical colleges and hospitals on a PPP model […]
A comprehensive study published in the Journal of American Medical Association revealed that survivors of head and neck cancers (HNC) face a significantly increased risk of stroke. The findings from the Singaporean national registry-based cross-sectional study that spanned from 2005 to 2020 and underscored the urgent need for tailored strategies and increased awareness among healthcare […]
This unusual medical case from Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur captures attention for its sheer rarity and the surgical skill involved in resolving it. A 32-year-old man was admitted to Shahi Global Hospital with severe stomach pain, leading to an astonishing discovery. An ultrasound revealed a two-foot iron cylinder lodged inside his stomach, posing a significant risk […]
New Delhi: The government has formed a panel to examine the possibility of bringing nutraceuticals under the ambit of the apex drug regulator CDSCO instead of the food regulator FSSAI to address regulatory challenges and promote consumer safety. Presently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates the usage of health supplements and […]