Entries by aaron

Doctor-Pharma Nexus: GMSH Medical officer repatriated to Haryana

Chandigarh: In response to receiving multiple complaints against a doctor accused of having a nexus with a local pharmaceutical company/ brand, the UT health department on Friday repatriated a medical officer at Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16. The doctor serving in the Department of Orthopaedics was sent back to his home cadre in Haryana […]

Cipla, Kemwell Biopharma, Manipal forge cell therapy alliance in US

Mumbai: Cipla (EU) Limited, UK a wholly owned subsidiary of Cipla Limited, hereinafter referred to as Cipla has announced a strategic collaboration with Kemwell Biopharma Private Limited (through its subsidiary Kemwell Biopharma UK Limited) and Manipal Education & Medical Group (through its subsidiary MNI Ventures, Mauritius) to incorporate a joint venture in the United States. The […]

Low vitamin D levels associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk in young adults

Low vitamin D levels associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk in young adults suggests a new study published in the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation. Vitamin D deficiency is related to metabolic disturbances. Indeed, a poor vitamin D status has been usually detected in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the relationship between vitamin D and […]

Mean Platelet Volume independently Linked to Mortality among Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

In a groundbreaking exploration at the intersection of platelet volume and patient outcomes, a recent study has illuminated the potential role of mean platelet volume (MPV) as a significant indicator of mortality risks in individuals undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). While MPV has previously been associated with severity and mortality in sepsis patients, this study expands […]

Totally magnetic technique effective option for sentinel lymph node detection and breast cancer localization

Totally magnetic technique effective option for sentinel lymph node detection and breast cancer localization suggests a new study published in the JAMA Surgery Guidewires have been the standard for breast lesion localization but pose operative and logistic challenges. Paramagnetic seeds have shown promising results, but to the authors’ knowledge, no randomized comparison has been performed. […]

Heat shock protein 90 inhibition effective and safe option against Hidradenitis Suppurativa

In a recent clinical trial discovered promising outcomes of heat shock protein 90 inhibition by RGRN-305 for individuals suffering from moderate to severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), a painful immune-mediated disorder. This results were published in Journal of American Medical Association. The randomized clinical study was conducted from September 22, 2021, to August 29, 2022 at […]

Elevated preclinical blood glucose may increase hospitalization and associated mortality risk of patients

Germany: A single-centre retrospective cohort study published in the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open has shed light on the association of preclinical blood glucose with hospitalization rate and in-hospital mortality. The researchers revealed that elevated prehospital blood glucose (PBG) ≥140 mg/dL was associated with a higher mortality risk, longer stay, and […]

Justify Durvalumab dose: CDSCO Panel Tells AstraZeneca on Study of Dato-DXd and Durvalumab

New Delhi: Reviewing the drug major AstraZeneca’s Phase III clinical trial protocol of the anti-cancer drug of Dato-DXd and Durvualumab, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recommended the firm to submit supportive documents for the selection of Durvalumab dose of 1120mg every three weeks instead of […]