It was a last-ditch effort. For years doctors had tried to keep a patient’s recurrent drug-resistant bacterial blood infection at bay, but it kept coming back and antibiotics were no longer working. The family agreed to try an experimental treatment that uses viruses to kill bacteria. The patient’s Enterococcus faecium bacterial strain, which had become […]
Agitation associated with dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease is a prevalent neuropsychiatric symptom affecting approximately half of all Alzheimer’s dementia patients. This condition substantially impacts the quality of life for patients, their families, and caregivers. Agitation associated with dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease encompasses various behaviors such as pacing, gesturing, profanity, shouting, shoving, and hitting. […]
Migraine and vasomotor symptoms may increase CAD risk among young adults suggests a new study published in the Menopause. A study was done to examine whether vasomotor symptoms (VMS) and migraine headaches, hypothesized to be vasoactive conditions, are associated with a greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events including strokes. They performed secondary data analysis […]
In a recent groundbreaking trial conducted at a Danish academic tertiary care center, researchers have shed light on the safety and efficacy of midline catheters (MCs) compared to peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in adult patients requiring intravenous therapy for a duration of 5 to 28 days. The trial found that there was a low […]
Having a heart attack significantly increases the risk of developing other serious long-term health conditions, a major new study shows. Researchers at the University of Leeds have analysed more than 145 million records covering every adult patient admitted to hospital over a nine-year period to establish the risk of long-term health outcomes following a heart […]
Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors affecting women, and laparoscopic myomectomy is the standard surgical treatment for those who wish to retain their uterus. However, excessive bleeding during myomectomy is a significant concern, and risk factors for blood transfusion in this procedure have not been well studied. Laparoscopic myomectomy is associated with the risk of […]
Scientists have developed a saliva test that screens for breast cancer, which is showing promising results in experimental testing, according to a study published Tuesday. The new hand-held device detects breast cancer biomarkers from a tiny sample of spit, say researchers from the University of Florida and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, […]
Daily upadactinibib may substantially improve enthesitis among psoriatic arthritis patients suggests a new study published in the Rheumatology. A study was done to characterize the effect of upadacitinib 15 mg once daily (UPA15) on enthesitis in patients with psoriatic arthritis from the SELECT-PsA Phase 3 trials. Patients with an inadequate response/intolerance to ≥ 1 non-biologic […]
China: Baseline serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level at a stable state can predict the risk of bronchiectasis exacerbation, which indicates low-grade inflammation in bronchiectasis, a recent study in BMC Pulmonary Medicine has shown. High-sensitivity CRP is a simple blood test which is readily available in many healthcare facilities. “Over a one-year follow-up period in […]
New Delhi: In an impressive kickoff to 2024, the Indian pharmaceutical market surged by 8%, reaching a substantial Rs 17,937 crore in January, as per IQVIA’s market research data. The Total Secondary Sales (TSA) for the industry recorded a growth of 10.1% in the Moving Annual Total (MAT) Jan’24, amounting to Rs. 214,476 Cr. Notably, […]