In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and inflammation when exposed to dry air, an occurrence expected to increase due to global warming. Inflammation in human airways is associated with such conditions as asthma, allergic rhinitis and […]
Researchers have found in a new research that female, younger, average-weight psoriasis patients with intermediate skin phototype and a history of phototherapy are more prone to excessive sun exposure, often linked to tanning behaviors.The findings emphasize the need for targeted sun safety education in this subgroup. The study was conducted by E. Mahe and colleagues […]
China: A recent large-scale longitudinal analysis based on NHANES data has highlighted a concerning link between oral and liver health. The study found that individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) who also had moderate to severe periodontitis faced a 29% higher risk of all-cause mortality and a 41% greater risk of cardiovascular-related death […]
Researchers have found in SECA randomized clinical trial that stoppage of ASA (Aspirin) did not lower the recurrence rate of surgically treated chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) within six months. Additionally, the recurrence risk associated with continued ASA use was significantly lower than previously reported in earlier studies. Discontinuation of low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) during the […]
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has corrected and reduced the retail prices of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) oral solutions manufactured by Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., while marketed by Aristo Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. and Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This correction comes through a corrigendum notification (S.O. 2025(E)) dated May 6, 2025, amending the previously notified […]
A new study published in Nature Scientific Reports showed that benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) were more likely to occur in people with chronic diseases. The growth of the prostate’s stromal and epithelial cells is the hallmark of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is linked to an elevated risk in […]
Researchers at UCL have tested a new scoring system to measure the risk of stroke in patients with narrowed arteries due to atherosclerosis, which could prevent unnecessary surgeries and stents. Atherosclerosis is a condition where the blood vessels become narrowed and hardened due to the buildup of plaque, including in the carotid arteries, which carry […]
Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at long-term effects of early maternal depression on children, underscoring the need to provide adequate support for mothers who might be struggling. […]
A recent study from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute uncovered potential molecular evidence linking human papillomavirus (HPV) to thyroid eye disease (TED). These findings published in the Journal of American Medical Ophthalmology suggest that viral infections, particularly HPV18, may play a previously unrecognized role in the onset and progression of TED through a process called molecular mimicry. TED […]
Spinal anaesthesia (SA) is frequently associated with hypotension during caesarean sections (CS), with reported occurrences between 30% to 83%. To mitigate this complication, various preventive measures have been explored, including uterine tilting, crystalloid or colloid preloading, and the use of vasopressors. Recent meta-analyses suggest the effectiveness of vasopressors such as mephentermine and phenylephrine, albeit with […]