Entries by aaron

Effects of strength training with or without beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate on medical ICU patients during hospitalization

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 […]

Low iron levels closely associated with higher risk of coeliac disease: BMJ

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 […]

AETCOM module should be part of MBBS curriculum, suggests Parliamentary panel

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 […]

Iloprost approved for treatment of Frostbite by USFDA

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 […]

Head and Neck Cancer Survivors may have Increased Stroke Risk: JAMA

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 […]

Two-foot iron cylinder found inside man’s stomach, removed

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 […]

Should Nutraceuticals be brought under CDSCO? Government forms panel to decide

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 […]

Study reveals alarming rise in the incidence of gastric outlet obstruction due to NSAIDs and opioid abuse in North West India

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 […]