Women who receive an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination or booster during pregnancy can provide their infants with strong protection against symptomatic COVID-19 infection for at least six months after birth, according to a study from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. These findings, published in Pediatrics, […]
New findings from researchers at the University of British Columbia suggest that cannabis could play a role in addressing the ongoing opioid overdose crisis. A new publication from Dr. Hudson Reddon, alongside UBC Okanagan’s Dr. Zach Walsh and UBC Vancouver’s Dr. M-J Milloy, observed that using cannabis is associated with decreased use of crystal methamphetamine […]
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with increased susceptibility to respiratory infections. Daily supplementation has been proposed as a potential intervention to reduce this risk, but the evidence remains uncertain. Recent research has suggested that daily vitamin D supplementation might reduce the risk of acute respiratory infections among individuals with vitamin D deficiency. However, the […]
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 […]
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 […]