Vitamin B1, called thiamine, is a water-soluble, colourless, odourless, and slightly bitter vitamin necessary for all living organisms. It is a cofactor for various enzymes involved in metabolic processes, mainly carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism. Since humans cannot produce their own vitamin B1, it must be obtained through food sources. Deficiency in vitamin B1 has […]
Maisonneuve fractures, named after Jules Germain Francois Maisonneuve, were first described in 1840.These fractures account for approximately 5% of all ankle traumas requiring surgical intervention. Diagnosis is made through radiographic imaging and clinical evaluation, including specific tests such as the Cotton test, pronation-external rotation test, squeeze test, and crossed-leg test. Puddu et al conducted a […]
Hypochloremia may increase in-hospital mortality and hospital stay in critically ill patients with HF suggests a new study published in the International Journal of Cardiology. A study was done to assess whether serum chloride predicts risk of death in intensive care unit (ICU) patients with heart failure (HF) and the effect of bicarbonate on the […]
The recent updates to the acute anaphylaxis guideline have highlighted the need for improved therapeutic options to address existing gaps in care as a top priority. According to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global, researchers have concluded that NDS1C offers a needle-free, user-friendly solution for self-administering epinephrine. This is […]
New Delhi: Citing that individual and innovators products should be taken as a reference product in the proposed bioequivalence (BE) study protocol, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has opined the drug major Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals to revise the BE study protocol of the fixed-dose combination […]
Delhi: The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has announced the conduction of the 5th National NICPR-ECHO online certificate course on Cervical Cancer Screening for Pathologists. The course will be from 17th January 2024 – 1st March 2024, twice a week, 2.30 – 4.30 PM. The candidates need to register for the course. The registration […]
New Delhi: In response to the proposal for bioequivalence (BE) study and Phase III clinical trial (CT) waiver for Sacubitril 12mg plus Valsartan 13mg film-coated tablets presented by the drug major Alkem Laboratories, the Subject Expert Committee ( SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recommended the firm to submit more […]
A recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study has revealed compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of intrarectal injections of botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) in treating urge faecal incontinence. This five-year study, conducted by a team from eight specialized French hospitals, aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of BoNTA injections compared to a placebo in adult patients experiencing […]
Kalyani: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences Kalyani (AIIMS Kalyani) has released Vacancies for Senior Residents (Non-academic) post on a contract basis in various dept. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, has been established as an Institute of National Importance and is […]
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday directed all major hospitals in Mumbai to implement the biometric system which will be linked to doctors’ salary, aiming to reduce long queues of patients. Meanwhile, a biometric fingerprint system has also been installed in hospitals on Wednesday. According to the circular, it states “Commencing at 8:00 […]