Entries by aaron

Oral Factor XIa Inhibitor Milvexian Fails to Demonstrate Impressive Results for Preventing Stroke

People with factor XI deficiency have lower rates of ischemic stroke and infrequent spontaneous bleeding, presenting an essential role in thrombosis than in hemostasis. Milvexian, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of activated factor XI, may reduce the risk of non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke without increasing bleeding risk when added to standard antiplatelet therapy. A recent study published in […]

Mental Health Challenges may persist among obese adolescents even after Bariatric Surgery

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 […]

Arthroscopic rotator cuff suture and 360° capsular release may improve shoulder movement in rotator cuff tear

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 […]

Brilaroxazine exhibits positive results for Schizophrenia in Phase 3 trial

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 […]

Zinc supplementation with diet and exercise may improve metabolic outcomes in NAFLD patients

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. […]

Intranasal Palivizumab Fails to Prevent RSV Infection in Preterm Babies

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 […]

Timely Publication of Medical College Assessment Reports on NMC Website: Plea in Madras HC

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 […]

UK Junior Doctors Strike: BMC calls for credible offer to end strike

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 […]