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Kasturba Medical College Hospital, ISCCM organises Sepsis awareness programme

Udupi: The Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) has taken the initiative to raise nationwide awareness regarding sepsis and its fatal complications through programmes conducted by the various ISCCM branches. Sepsis is a life-threatening infection affecting about 1.2 crore people each year in India and the death of about 30 lakhs every year in […]

Zydus Lifesciences gets tentative USFDA approval for Dexamethasone Tablets USP, 1 mg

Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences Limited has received tentative approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Dexamethasone Tablets USP, 1 mg (USRLD: Dexamethasone Tablets). Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. The […]

NEET SS Counselling special round provisional results declared

New Delhi- The provisional results of the candidates who appeared for the special NEET SS Counseling 2023 round for D.M, M.Ch and DNB SS courses have been declared by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).  The list includes rank, allotted institute, course, remarks, qualifying exam and option number. Also Read: 11 seats added, 5 seats withdrawn from NEET […]

IMA unveils Health Manifesto, Over 60 MPs discuss key health issues

New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) conducted a gathering for Members of Parliament in Delhi on crucial matters related to the health sector.  According to IMA, over 60 MPs across the nation contributed their invaluable insights and perspectives on the health sector.    “It was truly an honour to have esteemed leaders from various […]

Dental lasers tied to better Gingival displacement and bleeding control during gingival troughing

Dental lasers tied to better Gingival displacement and bleeding control during gingival troughing suggests a new study published in the Journal of prosthetic dentistry. High-level evidence that gingival troughing using dental lasers has better outcomes for the management of gingival tissue surrounding prepared teeth compared with conventional gingival displacement methods is lacking. The purpose of […]

Blood thinners addition to clot-busting medication may not improve stroke outcomes

Giving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their outcomes 90 days later, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting, held in person in Phoenix, Feb. 7 – 9, 2024, is a world premier […]

AI-based system guided stroke treatment may help prevent stroke recurrence

Ischemic stroke survivors who received care recommendations from an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system had fewer recurrent strokes, heart attacks or vascular death within three months, compared to people whose stroke treatment was not guided by AI tools, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting, […]

Nocturnal Melatonin Intake Boosts Cognitive and Physical Performance in Soccer Players

Melatonin, a hormone naturally produced by the body, is known to regulate sleep-wake cycles and has been studied for its potential effects on sleep quality and overall performance. Quality sleep is crucial for recovery and physical performance, especially in athletes. Melatonin supplementation has been shown to improve sleep quality, but its effects on cognitive and […]

Is high-intensity training advantageous in individuals with chronic traumatic brain injury?

A new study in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma suggests that high intensity training (HIT), compared to conventional training, may improve walking ability in patients with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI). Possible secondary benefits may include improved aerobic capacity/efficiency and cognition.  T. George Hornby, PT, PhD, from Indiana University School of Medicine, and coauthors, evaluated […]