France: A prospective study in hospitalized older adults published in BMC Geriatrics has shed light on the association between low eosinophil count and acute bacterial infection. In the prospective monocentric study, a low eosinophil count was independently associated with diagnosing acute bacterial infection in 156 older inpatients in geriatric departments. “Our study shows an independent […]
Indoor air quality (IAQ) parameters include gas levels, airborne particulate matter like PM10 and PM2.5, microbial contaminants, and environmental factors including air temperature, humidity and air movement. Excessive exposure can cause health and psychological issues such as reduced productivity, sick-building syndrome, and impaired cognitive abilities, but there is little understanding of its impact on creativity. […]
South Korea: The de-escalation strategy is a reasonable and safe strategy option following myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with high ischemic risk, a recent study published in JAMA Cardiology has shown. In the post hoc analysis of the TALOS-AMI randomized clinical trial, 1371 patients (50.8%) were categorized as having high ischemic risk. The researchers revealed […]
Physician-researchers from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, report the first pediatric case of bilateral vocal cord paralysis after COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The patient, an otherwise healthy 15-year-old female, came to the emergency department at Massachusetts General Hospital with symptoms of respiratory distress nine days after diagnosis with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Examination […]
In a recent study, the underexplored nexus between repetitive concussions and mental health were the point of focus were the study team found a concerning association between multiple concussions and nonfatal suicidal behaviors among youth. Using data from the National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, this retrospective cross-sectional survey involved 28,442 secondary school students across […]
USA: Benzodiazepine discontinuation may be associated with unanticipated harms among patients prescribed for stable long-term treatment, a recent study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed. The researchers suggest that efforts to promote discontinuation should carefully consider the potential discontinuation risks relative to continuation. The comparative effectiveness study among 353 576 patients receiving stable long-term […]
When you eat a large meal, your stomach sends signals to your brain that create a feeling of fullness, which helps you realize it’s time to stop eating. A stomach full of liquid can also send these messages, which is why dieters are often advised to drink a glass of water before eating. MIT engineers […]
Chinese authorities are investigating an incident where a surgeon is alleged to have punched a patient during an operation, as shown in a viral video without a specified date. The hospital’s parent company, Aier China, has suspended the surgeon, and the hospital’s CEO, where the 2019 incident occurred, has been dismissed. The video appears to […]
Amid the rising pressure to make the details of the assets and liabilities of the NMC Chairman and members public, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has expressed its ‘reservations’ in this regard. Writing to the Under Secretary of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), the Commission has mentioned about the reservations for […]
New Delhi: Noting an unmet medical need in the country, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved AstraZeneca’s Trastuzumab deruxtecan concentrate solution for infusion 100mg (Enhertu 100mg) for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-Low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer who […]