Bathinda: AIIMS Bathinda is all set to launch Punjab’s first-ever renal transplant centre, marking a significant step forward in government healthcare services. The renal transplant program is anticipated to commence by the end of March after securing approval from the state government. Dr Tarun Goyal, the official spokesperson for AIIMS has confirmed the ongoing inspections by […]
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is prevalent among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and presents a significant health burden. While various oral antidiabetic drugs (OADs) have been used in NAFLD management, there is a lack of clarity on which class offers the best outcomes. NAFLD commonly coexists with T2D, posing challenges for management. Understanding […]
Maintaining HbA1c below 7% is crucial for individuals with diabetes. The HbA1c test assesses average blood sugar levels over months, offering a comprehensive view of diabetes control. This target signifies well-regulated blood sugar, reducing the risk of complications like heart disease and kidney issues. Regularly monitoring and achieving this goal contribute to effective diabetes management, […]
USA: A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology has shed light on the efficacy and durability of intravenous (IV) ertapenem therapy for recalcitrant hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) The retrospective medical record review of 98 patients with HS revealed that IV ertapenem administration for an average of 13 weeks improved inflammatory and clinical markers and heightened patient […]
Jammu: The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Jammu is going to be the first health institution in the Jammu region that will soon have an NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) testing facility for detecting and diagnosing early stage cancer. The NGS facility is expected to start in the Jammu GMC by February, official sources said […]
Neurokinin receptor 1 (NK1R) antagonists have shown efficacy in reducing nausea and vomiting in various conditions, including chemotherapy-induced emesis. However, their effectiveness in gastroparesis remained uncertain. A recent study explored the safety and efficacy of tradipitant, a neurokinin receptor 1 (NK1R) antagonist, in patients with idiopathic and diabetic gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is a condition characterized by […]
Walking or jogging, yoga, and strength training seem to be the most effective exercises to ease depression, either alone or alongside established treatments such as psychotherapy and drugs, suggests an evidence review published by The BMJ today. Even low intensity activities such as walking or yoga are beneficial, but the results suggest that the more […]
China: A recent study published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine has revealed an increase in the prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with increases in the number of lymphocytes. The findings suggest that lymphocyte count can be used as an independent predictor of hypothyroidism occurrence and has diagnostic value for OSA combined […]
In a recent study, a novel antibiotic, the Gepotidacin has demonstrated promising efficacy and safety in clinical trials against urinary tract infections (UTIs). Gepotidacin was developed as a first-in-class triazaacenaphthylene antibiotic and it works by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication through a unique mechanism of action. The findings were published in The Lancet Journal. The two […]
Globally, cardiac arrest is one of the major causes of mortality; nonetheless, hospital survival and release rates with favourable neurological outcomes are still quite low. 9.0% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) and 23.3% of in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCAs) resulted in hospital discharges, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Parameters like intraarterial pressure monitoring and […]