Cardiovascular disease is the global leading cause of death worldwide, with disease prevalence increasing day by day. The rising prevalence of the disease has dramatically increased the financial burden on healthcare systems and has further constrained access to limited resources. Focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) is recently becoming standard practice in a wide spectrum of clinical […]
A recent study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology challenges the conventional method of treating actinic keratoses (AKs) through Methyl Aminolevulinate (MAL) photodynamic therapy (PDT). Traditionally, this process involves the removal of crusts and scales through curettage followed by the application of MAL cream which often causes intense pain for […]
France: In a recent study published in The Lancet, French researchers have shown the safety and feasibility of a non-invasive ultrasound therapy for treating calcified aortic stenosis. Surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is commonly used for the treatment of calcified aortic valve stenosis, which affects approximately 5 million patients in Europe and 5 […]
Asthma is a prevalent respiratory disease, affecting over 300 million people worldwide. Approximately 3-5% of asthma patients have severe disease, which involves poor symptom control, frequent exacerbations, and high exposure to oral corticosteroids. These patients often have eosinophilic asthma with uncontrolled inflammation. According to The Lancet, Patients controlled on benralizumab can significantly reduce ICS therapy […]
Comparing PET scans of more than 90 adults with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say relatively lower levels of the so-called “happiness” chemical, serotonin, in parts of the brain of those with MCI may play a role in memory problems including Alzheimer’s disease. The findings, first published online Sept. 13 […]
A recent study identified a promising treatment for Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN), a prevalent form of chronic glomerulonephritis which is a leading cause of chronic renal failure in China. The findings were published in the World Journal of Clinical Cases. Mei-Juan Meng and team from the Wuxi People’s Hospital and Nanjing Medical University conducted this […]
When it comes to the interpregnancy interval (IPI) following a clinical pregnancy loss (CPL) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, finding the right timing has remained a subject of debate. A recent retrospective cohort study conducted in China aimed to shed light on this matter by evaluating the association between various IPI lengths and the […]
Artificial bone graft substitutes (ABGS) for curettage of bone tumors are becoming increasingly popular. Ulrike Susanne Wittig et al conducted a retrospective analysis to determine the efficacy of the ABGS Cerasorb (Curasan-AG, Kleinostheim, Germany), a beta-tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP), concerning resorption profile, bone healing, and remodeling after surgery and to evaluate potential complications. The study has […]
According to recent reports from the World Health Organization, iodine intake, crucial for thyroid function, is sufficient or even excessive in numerous countries due to iodization policies. While this may seem beneficial for addressing iodine deficiency, concerns have emerged regarding the potential adverse effects of excess iodine on communities. A groundbreaking study has delved into […]
Puducherry: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) has announced the conduct of a workshop on communication skills for interns. The workshop is scheduled to be held on 7th and 14th January 2024 from 10 am to 12 noon in the Department of Medical Education. The Heads of the Departments are kindly requested […]