The new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for nearly 500 adults with obesity who took the medication for about eight months, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. Systolic blood pressure, or the top number in […]
A recent study published in the Clinical Infectious Diseases explored the alternative strategies such as the effectiveness of probiotic supplementation to combat recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). This double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled a total of 174 premenopausal women with a history of recurrent UTIs. The participants were divided into four groups and administered either oral […]
Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led by Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, professor at Université Laval’s Faculty of Pharmacy, was a co-author. Sugar-sweetened beverages are the largest source of added […]
Recently published research study reviewed the use of superior trunk block (STB) as an alternative to interscalene block (ISB) for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. The study aimed to compare the incidence and degree of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis and the block efficacy of these techniques. The findings were based on a systematic review […]
A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide. Microbial keratitis is one of the most serious potential complications for contact lens wearers. It’s an infection of the cornea that is caused by bacteria; the most common being Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Previous studies have found […]
UK: Erectile dysfunction drugs, which work by dilating blood vessels to allow more blood to flow through, were first developed to treat high blood pressure. A new study published in Neurology suggests that the drugs may be tied to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. According to the study, the drugs used to treat erectile […]
Tamil Nadu: Use of intra-arterial (IA) tirofiban with or without adjunct techniques as rescue therapy during mechanical thrombectomy (MT) in large vessel occlusion (LVO) improves recanalization rates without raising the risk of symptomatic haemorrhage, a recent study has shown. The findings were published online in the Journal of Clinical Interventional Radiology. Stroke is an important […]
Cariprazine, approved by the FDA as an adjunctive treatment for MDD, has demonstrated positive outcomes in various trials. The analysis focused on its safety profile, leveraging data from five randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials involving patients with inadequate responses to monotherapy antidepressant treatment. A recent pooled analysis of phase 3 trials has shed light on the […]
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has initiated several initiatives to promote judicious use of antimicrobials, as indiscreet prescribing of antibiotics is one of the major causes of microbial resistance in the country, the Parliament was recently informed. Concerns related to overprescription of antibiotics in the country were raised during a Rajya Sabha Session by Minister […]
Inhaled antibiotics may reduce exacerbations and improve QoL in bronchiectasis patients suggests a new study published in the Chest. Inhaled antibiotics are conditionally recommended by international bronchiectasis guidelines for the treatment of patients with bronchiectasis but results of individual studies are inconsistent. A previous meta-analysis demonstrated promising results regarding the efficacy and safety of inhaled […]