New research from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who developed signs of elevated blood pressure during pregnancy were more likely to have residual evidence of abnormal heart structure and function up to a decade after the pregnancy. “This study helps to clarify that, for some women, pregnancy is not just a […]
A recent cross-sectional epidemiological study sheds light on a concerning trend among individuals who have experienced myocardial infarction (MI). The research, conducted as part of the Tromsø Study, aimed to investigate the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among patients following a confirmed diagnosis of myocardial infarction and explore the relationship between PTSD symptoms and […]
In a sweeping epidemiological analysis aimed at unraveling the mysteries of hypertension, researchers have unveiled a significant breakthrough in understanding the associations between systemic inflammation markers and the prevalence of this prevalent health condition. They found a robust and significant positive correlation between systemic immune inflammation index (SII), system inflammation response index (SIRI), and aggregate […]
Dual antiplatelet treatment (DAPT) has proven to lower the risk of recurrent stroke as compared with aspirin alone when treatment is initiated early (≤24 hours) after an acute mild stroke. The effect of clopidogrel plus aspirin as compared with aspirin alone administered within 72 hours after the onset of acute cerebral ischemia from atherosclerosis has […]
In a groundbreaking study conducted between April 2021 and October 2022, researchers have uncovered alarming connections between repetitive head impacts (RHIs) in American football and an increased burden of white matter hyperintensity (WMH). They found that Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) WMH in RHI-exposed individuals exhibits distinct risk factors and underlying pathologies when compared with asymptomatic […]
Low-carbohydrate diets (LCDs) are popular and gained considerable attention, as they hold the promise for promoting weight loss and improving metabolic health. LCDs, include diets such as ketogenic diets with only 5% to 10% of energy from carbohydrates, have led to favorable short-term weight changes. A recent cohort study suggests LCDs that emphasized high-quality proteins, […]
New Delhi: The drug major Biological E has got the go-ahead from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to conduct the Phase-III clinical trial of the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) Vaccine (Variant XBB.1.5) This came after Biological E presented the Phase –III Clinical trial protocol titled “ A prospective […]
Zydus Lifesciences on Tuesday said its arm Zydus Healthcare Ltd has been served an income tax notice demand of Rs 284.58 crore for the assessment year 2023-2024. Zydus Healthcare Ltd (ZHL), a wholly-owned subsidiary, has received an intimation under section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (IT Act), determining demand of Rs 284.58 crore, […]
Government doctors in Haryana observed a strike on Wednesday in support of their various demands, impacting outpatient department (OPD) services at some hospitals. The strike was observed on a call given by the Haryana Civil Medical Services Association (HCMS). For more news & updates, check out the link given below: https://medicaldialogues.in/ Powered by WPeMatico
A total of 780 resident doctors at JJ Hospital in Mumbai have initiated an indefinite strike in solidarity with the 21 resident doctors from the dermatology department who have been on mass leave for the past two weeks. The strike is a response to alleged mental harassment and inadequate patient care attributed to the head […]