Entries by aaron

Assam govt releases budget for eight new medical colleges

Guwahati: In a significant development, the state government has released a budget for eight medical colleges as part of its plan to establish 21 medical colleges in Assam by 2026-2027.  Currently, Assam boasts a total of 12 medical colleges. However, the government is actively engaged in the development of an additional 9 medical colleges, with […]

Maternal Height Independent Risk of Adverse Outcomes in Women with Gestational Diabetes

A recent retrospective study conducted by Mengkai Du and colleagues from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, shed light on a vital aspect of maternal health: the correlation between maternal height and adverse pregnancy outcomes in women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The investigation delved into how this association varied concerning gestational weight gain (GWG) […]

First comprehensive medical guideline on management of pouchitis released

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the management of pouchitis, the most common complication people with ulcerative colitis experience following surgery to remove their colon. Between 150,000 and 300,000 people with ulcerative colitis in the U.S. live with a surgically created internal reservoir or “pouch” created from their […]

Breastfeeding alters infant gut in ways that boost brain development, may improve test scores

Breastfeeding, even partially alongside formula feeding, changes the chemical makeup-or metabolome-of an infant’s gut in ways that positively influence brain development and may boost test scores years later, suggests new CU Boulder research. “For those who struggle with exclusively breastfeeding, this study suggests your baby can still get significant benefits if you breastfeed as much […]

Keto diet protects against epileptic seizures; Scientists uncover why

The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a trendy weight-loss tactic. It has also been known to help control seizures in children with epilepsy, particularly those who don’t respond to first-line anti-seizure medications. In a new UCLA study published in the journal Cell Reports, researchers demonstrate that the changes the diet causes in […]

FDA Approves First Test to predict Elevated Risk of Developing Opioid Use Disorder

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first test that uses DNA in assessing whether certain individuals may have an elevated risk of developing opioid use disorder (OUD). As part of a clinical evaluation, the AutoGenomics, Inc. AvertD test is intended to be used prior to first exposure to oral opioid pain medications […]

Estrogen-only use was associated with increased dementia rate among women after hysterectomy

A recent comprehensive study examining the correlation between estrogen-only therapy and dementia risk among women has unveiled compelling insights into the association. The study, conducted using extensive Danish registers, offers significant evidence regarding the potential impact of estrogen-only use on dementia rates, particularly in women nearing or experiencing menopause. This study was published in the […]

Minocycline Effectively Prevents Delirium in Critical Patients: CHEST

In a recent study, Filipe Dal-Pizzol and colleagues explored the potential of minocycline in preventing delirium among critically ill patients. Delirium, a severe form of acute encephalopathy, poses significant risks to patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The findings were published in CHEST Journal. This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial conducted across four ICUs and aimed […]