Electronic nicotine-delivery systems, commonly known as e-cigarettes, have gained popularity as a potential aid for tobacco smokers attempting to quit. However, evidence on their efficacy and safety remains crucial. A recent study published in The New England Journal Of Medicine by Reto Auer and colleagues sheds light on this. In an open-label, controlled trial, adults […]
Hypertension (HTN) is a prevalent cardiovascular condition with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Azelnidipine, a selective calcium channel blocker, has shown promise in lowering blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive patients. Azelnidipine is known for its potent antihypertensive effects and has been widely used in the management of mild to moderate hypertension. However, its effectiveness in […]
Stasis Dermatitis (SD) is often associated with poor venous circulation and can lead to complications such as skin ulcers and infection. Treatment options for SD are limited, and there is a need for effective and well-tolerated therapies. Crisaborole’s anti-inflammatory properties make it a potential candidate for the management of SD. Stasis dermatitis (SD) is a […]
Silk fibroin wound dressing significantly reduces the incidence of wound healing complications after surgery suggests a new study published in the Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. Silk fibroin is an emerging biomaterial with enhanced properties of cellular regeneration, growth and proliferation. The use of a silk fibroin wound dressing has the potential to decrease the incidence of […]
Immunomodulatory Treatments in Sepsis Recently published research paper discusses the challenges and advancements in sepsis treatment, focusing on the varied immune responses of sepsis patients and the potential for precision immunotherapy to improve outcomes. It highlights the dysregulated host response to infection in sepsis and emphasizes the need to identify responders to specific immune interventions. […]
New Delhi: The drug major Sun Pharma has got approval from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to conduct the clinical trial of Tildrakizumab injection, a monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of immunologically mediated inflammatory disorders. This came after the drug major Sun Pharma presented phase […]
Pain is an unpleasant feeling that includes emotional and physical aspects. It may be connected to an injury or the risk of becoming hurt. On the other hand, analgesia is the relief of pain by a variety of pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological techniques, depending on the kind and degree of the pain. Pharmacokinetics is the study […]
New Delhi: 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) […]
Thane: The Navi Mumbai doctor and his associate have been booked for allegedly a 32-year-old farmer of Rs 25,000 by making a false promise to get him a job in the Indian Railways. The victim, hailing from Jalgaon in Maharashtra, allegedly paid Rs 25,000 to the doctor at his clinic in the Belapur area of […]
PM Modi to inaugurate six new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) next week, complementing the initiation of AIIMS in Rewari, Haryana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid down the foundation stone for AIIMS Rewari today marking a significant development in healthcare infrastructure. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 1650 crore, will feature […]