Entries by aaron

CABG associated with lower six-year mortality among women with multivessel disease

A comprehensive retrospective study comparing the outcomes of two common treatments, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), for women with multivessel coronary artery disease reveals crucial differences in long-term results. The researchers found that CABG is associated with lower six-year mortality among women with multivessel disease. This study was published […]

Gut microbiota dysbiosis tied to progression of chronic kidney disease

Diet, drugs, and toxins affect gut bacteria, which can contribute to chronic kidney disease. Understanding the gut microbiota may lead to new ways to slow CKD progression. According to a recent original paper on Nephrology published in International Urology and Nephrology, gut microbiota dysbiosis significantly affects CKD progression. CKD patients exhibit distinct microbial profiles, indicating […]

Study Suggests Genetic Factors Influence Dementia-Linked Mortality

New insights into the link between dementia and mortality have emerged from a comprehensive investigation utilizing case-control and co-twin control models. Conducted by researchers using data from the Swedish Twin Registry, the study explored the interplay of genetic and environmental influences on the association between dementia and increased mortality risk. This study was published in […]

Negligence: Doctor suspended by Gujarat Medical Council for 3 months

Taking action against a Surat-based doctor from Guru Nanak Hospital, the Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) has suspended his licence for three months for his alleged negligent approach while treating a patient, who ultimately died. Even though the patient, who was initially taken to the hospital for treatment of common cold and fever, was physically weak, […]

Delhi fake drugs row: AAP govt issues direction to replace failed drugs

Delhi Cabinet Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday directed the health secretary to make alternative arrangements for the five drugs that failed quality standard tests and will be withdrawn. In an official communication, the minister also asked the official to prepare within a fortnight a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure that drugs and consumables procured […]

Maiden Pharma denies tampering with tests in probe of cough syrup deaths

India’s Maiden Pharmaceuticals, whose cough syrups have been linked to the deaths of children in Gambia, on Saturday denied it had tampered with test samples or bribed officials to do so, as alleged in a complaint under investigation by local health officials. An investigator with the state of Haryana’s Food and Drug Administration told Reuters […]

Prediabetes treatment may reduce heart and kidney risks in childhood cancer survivors

A study from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital sheds light on the incidence of prediabetes and diabetes in childhood cancer survivors for better prevention and treatment. At a younger age, childhood cancer survivors can experience chronic conditions such as diabetes, typically associated with older individuals. Researchers found survivors have twice the risk of developing prediabetes […]