People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research published in the January 31, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that polycystic ovary syndrome causes cognitive decline. It only […]
Japan: A cross-sectional study published in the International Journal of Urology has shed light on serum albumin levels as a useful complementary marker for erectile dysfunction (ED) in ulcerative colitis (UC). The researchers revealed an independent inverse association between serum albumin and severe erectile dysfunction in Japanese patients with ulcerative colitis. The findings suggest that […]
Gender inequality persists as an ongoing social issue, manifesting in various aspects of life. From wage disparities to under recognition in sports and politics, women frequently encounter barriers hindering their access to resources and well-being. Although progress has been made to address these disparities, one area that has been overlooked is the impact of gender […]
In a jaw-dropping incident, two final-year students of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) were arrested on Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 32-year-old male doctor and forcing him to perform unnatural sex. The accused locked the doctor in the hostel room and robbed him of Rs 60,000 with other valuable gold items. According to the […]
Mumbai: Prof S P Singh Baghel and Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare recently virtually launched the Kilkari programme, a Mobile Health (m-health) initiative for beneficiaries in local content in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Mobile Academy, a free audio training course designed to expand and refresh the knowledge of […]
Ever wondered how breakups and the loss of a loved one impact men and women differently? A study examining antidepressant usage among over 200,000 individuals aged 50 to 70 in Finland from 1996 to 2018 sheds light on this. Before a breakup, both genders showed an uptick in antidepressant use, but women seemed to be […]
In a pioneering study conducted by Renalis University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, a novel approach to treating overactive bladder (OAB) has emerged with the use of a digital conversational agent named CeCe. They found that CeCe’s role as a digital conversational agent emerged as a promising solution, effectively alleviating the severity of OAB symptoms and […]
Hyderabad: Aurobindo Pharma has announced that Unit VI-B, a Formulation manufacturing facility of the Company, situated at Chitkul Village, Patancheru Mandal, Sangareddy District, Telangana, has received Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) classifying the facility as “Voluntary Action Indicated” (“VAI”). VAI means objectionable conditions or practices were found, but the […]
Published in the latest December issue of JAPI, the survey included 1007 health care professionals (HCPs) from across India. Based on consensus results, panelists recommended five commandments. 1. Perform a thorough clinical evaluation before prescribing PPIs (level 1) 2. Prescribe PPIs for a short-term duration (≤8 weeks). If long-term therapy is prescribed, reassess the need […]