A comprehensive study delved into the mental health implications of bariatric surgery in adolescents dealing with severe obesity. The study revealed that adolescents with severe obesity who underwent bariatric surgery exhibited a higher incidence of psychiatric diagnoses and prescribed psychiatric drugs compared to their matched counterparts in the general population. This study was published in […]
A recent study has shed light on an innovative approach to treating full-thickness rotator cuff tears, offering promising results for patients with limited shoulder movement. The research investigated the clinical efficacy of arthroscopic rotator cuff suture combined with 360° capsular release, aiming to enhance the Constant-Murley score, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, and shoulder flexion […]
Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. reported the successful completion of its key Phase 3 RECOVER trial for brilaroxazine, which represents a significant advancement for the treatment of schizophrenia. The outcomes have been promising in the trial, it assessed the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of once-daily brilaroxazine, a serotonin-dopamine signaling modulator, in individuals with schizophrenia. The pivotal […]
A recent randomised, double-blinded, controlled clinical trial has unveiled promising results regarding the potential of zinc (Zn) supplementation as an adjunctive therapy for managing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). This study, conducted over an 8-week period, included 50 overweight or obese participants diagnosed with NAFLD. This study was published in BMC Nutrition by Seyed M. […]
Moringa oleifera leaves are effective for hypersensitivity and formation of biomimetic cementum tissue suggests a new study published in the Scientific Reports. A study was done to evaluate the biomimetic remineralization capabilities of Moringa oleifera leaves (MOL) extract on coronal dentin and acellular cementum, two different concentrations (50 and 200 mg/ml) of MOL extract loaded […]
A recent double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial found that daily intranasal palivizumab, a mucosal monoclonal antibody (mAb) did not prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection in late preterm infants. The findings were published in eClinicalMedicine of Lancet. A total of 268 infants were enrolled from January 14, 2019 to January 28, 2021, with half receiving intranasal […]
Chennai: The Madras High Court recently briefly heard a plea seeking the timely publication of medical college assessment reports for all academic years, before the commencement of All India Counselling on the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) official website. The case has been adjourned for further proceedings, till 19.01.2024. Filing the plea, the petitioner Dr. Mohamed Khader […]
New Delhi: Considering the serious adverse events in the study data (phase-I & II) of Belantamab Mafodotin (GSK2857916) for Injection 100mg presented by drug major GSK Pharma, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has opined that the firm should present separately the toxicity profile of Indian subjects. […]
London: An Indian-origin medic and co-chair of the medical association’s junior doctors’ panel on Wednesday called on the UK government to get around the negotiating table as his colleagues began a six-day strike, the longest in Britain’s health service history. Dr Vivek Trivedi, co-chair of the British Medical Association Junior Doctors Committee, told the BBC […]
Releasing the guidelines for Intensive Care Unit Admission and Discharge Criteria, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has given a clear-cut definition on who is an “Intensivist” or Critical Care Specialist. These guidelines, compiled by a total number of 24 experts and released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) operative under the […]