Entries by aaron

WHO announces updates to its forthcoming guidelines on TB preventive treatment

Switzerland: The World Health Organization (WHO), in its Rapid Communication, has announced updates to its forthcoming guidelines on tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT). This will help national tuberculosis (TB) programmes, public and private healthcare providers, funders and other stakeholders to prepare for the changes, which will be introduced when the updated guidelines and accompanying operational handbook […]

Azelnidipine Demonstrates Efficacy in Lowering BP in Indian Patients with Hypertension: Study

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 […]

Crisaborole may improve signs and symptoms of Stasis Dermatitis,reveals study

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 […]

Current strategies and forthcoming evidence for targeting the host response in sepsis

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. […]

Sun Pharma Gets CDSCO Panel Nod to Study Tildrakizumab Injection 100 mg/ ml

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 […]

Making mathematical models to study fentanyl and morphine pharmacokinetics

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 […]

Incorporate AETCOM in NEET, MBBS curriculum: Parliamentary Panel

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) […]

Navi Mumbai doctor, associate cheat farmer of Rs 25000 with job promise

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 […]