Entries by aaron

Fascia iliaca and pericapsular nerve group blocks may bring pain relief in patients undergoing Hip replacement

Patients who receive hip arthroplasty may have moderate to severe pain after surgery, which might negatively impact their long-term prognosis and increase their risk of perioperative complications. Treatments for regional anaesthesia, such as fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) and pericapsular nerve group block (PENG), improve functional ability and quality of life. However, there is now […]

Thyroid test not done before IVF Procedure: AIIMS Delhi held negligent, slapped compensation

New Delhi: The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Delhi recently held the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) guilty of medical negligence while providing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment to a patient. Despite undergoing the IVF procedure twice, the complainant could not conceive. She alleged that the treating doctors at the hospital failed to prescribe […]

COVID-19 Surge: Odisha medical colleges instructed to increase surveillance, testing

Bhubaneswar: In view of a recent surge in COVID-19 cases across India, the Odisha state government has asked all government-run medical colleges and chief district medical officers to increase surveillance, testing and preparedness to combat any surge in the state. With Odisha reporting 14 new COVID-19 cases this month, the state government has asked all government-run […]

Toric Monofocal Intraocular Lenses may correct Keratometric Astigmatism

A recent comprehensive analysis specifically evaluated the effectiveness of toric monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) in correcting keratometric astigmatism cataract surgery. The findings of the study were published in Journal of Ophthalmology yielded in depth insights into visual and refractive outcomes after considering only toric IOLs which was available in the United States. This study conducted a […]

Perioperative oral care management effective after pancreaticoduodenectomy

Perioperative oral care management may prevent surgical site infections after pancreaticoduodenectomy suggests a new study published in the Surgery. Pancreaticoduodenectomy has been associated with a high mortality rate and significant postoperative morbidity. Recently, perioperative oral care management has been reported to be effective in preventing postoperative pneumonia and surgical site infection. In this study, they […]

Proinsulin-to–C-peptide ratio may help identify individuals at highest risk of type 2 diabetes: Study

UK: A recent study published in Diabetes Care has revealed the usefulness of the proinsulin–C–peptide (PI-to-CP) ratio for identifying African American individuals at the greatest risk for β-cell dysfunction and ultimately type 2 diabetes (T2D). African-American adults tend to have higher acute insulin response to glucose, lower insulin sensitivity, and lower hepatic insulin clearance. Catharine […]

Is maltodextrin safe preoperative medication for diabetics undergoing minimally invasive colorectal surgery?

Recent research paper compares the effects of preoperative oral maltodextrin and plain water on blood sugar levels in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic or robotic colorectal surgery. The primary objective was to compare blood sugars at 2 hours of anesthesia, with a subgroup analysis among diabetic patients. Secondary outcomes included blood sugars at different time intervals […]