Entries by aaron

Amrita Hospital Faridabad, IIT Hyderabad join hands to develop robot-assisted ultrasound system for cancer patients

Kochi: Dr Bhaskar Viswanathan, HoD, Department of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, has been recently selected for a research grant, meant to develop an indigenous robotic ultrasound for tumor motion and radiation hyperthermia for cancer treatment. The technology would be developed in association with Dr. Avinash Eranki, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering at the […]

Yoga and Mindfulness effective in reducing schizophrenia symptoms

Schizophrenia is a severe mental health issue. It impairs a person’s thinking, emotions, and behaviour. Those who suffer from this condition may seem detached from reality, causing distress for themselves and their loved ones. According to a recent study published in Schizophrenia Research, yoga and mindfulness interventions are more effective compared to other mind-body therapies […]

Gestational diabetes mellitus not tied to increased all-cause mortality

A recent prospective cohort study investigated the potential link between the gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and long-term mortality. The major highlights of this study were published in the BMC Cardiovascular Diabetology. This study was conducted from October 2022 to April 2023 and involved a total of 10,327 women with a pregnancy history to discern whether […]

Delhi AIIMS introduces Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer treatment

New Delhi: Our skin serves as the body’s protective barrier, yet without proper care, it can become susceptible to serious conditions like cancer. The global incidence of cancer, including skin cancer, is on the rise. Every month, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi treats 5 to 6 patients with skin cancer.  To […]

Administration of antioxidant vitamins may be useful in preventing and treating prostate cancer

Turkey: Prolidase activity may, in part, play a role in the pathogenesis of prostate cancer, a recent study has shown. The findings, published online in Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations, suggest that increased collagen turnover may occur in patients with prostate cancer. Increased prolidase seems to be related to increased oxidative stress along with […]

Neuropathic Pain Worsens Disease Severity in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients

In a recent study published in the Frontiers in Medicine underscore the significant impact of neuropathic pain (NP) on disease activity assessment in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA).  This study was conducted as a cross-sectional analysis which involved a total of 246 PsA patients and excluded the individuals with prior diagnoses of fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, diabetes […]

Tai Chi Emerges as Powerful Ally in Battle Against Prehypertension

In a pivotal study conducted across two tertiary public hospitals in China, researchers have unearthed a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of cardiovascular health. The investigation, spanning from July 2019 to January 2022, focused on evaluating the effectiveness of Tai Chi versus aerobic exercise in individuals grappling with prehypertension and found that a 12-month Tai […]

A new drug candidate can shrink kidney cysts

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common form of polycystic kidney disease, can lead to kidney enlargement and eventual loss of function. The disease affects more than 12 million people worldwide, and many patients end up needing dialysis or a kidney transplant by the time they reach their 60s. Researchers at MIT and […]