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 […]
Mumbai: Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai achieved a remarkable breakthrough in treating an extremely rare heart disease that occurs in only 5 in 1,000,000 people in Asia. Mr. Raj Gorsa, a bank employee, experienced unusual symptoms such as chest pain, severe palpitations, and blackouts while working. On 10th November 2023, he was rushed […]
India: A recent study published in JAPI: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India has shed light on the alarming incidence of gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) related to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and synthetic opioids in North West India. Ashish Joshi, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, and colleagues observed […]
USA: A cohort study of more than 1.9 million veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars showed that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with the subsequent development of brain cancer. However, mild TBI was not associated with later brain cancer diagnoses. The findings were published online in JAMA Network Open on February 15, 2024. Primary […]