USA: Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) in adolescence and young adulthood, critical periods for bone development, which may have implications on future bone health and osteoporosis risk in adulthood, a recent study has found. PFAS manufactured chemicals used in products such as food packaging and […]
Glucocorticoid effective option for preventing Postoperative delirium among patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery suggests a new study published in the BMC Anesthesiology. The effects of intravenous glucocorticoids on postoperative delirium (POD) in adult patients undergoing major surgery remain controversial. Therefore, we conducted this meta-analysis to assess whether intravenous glucocorticoids can decrease POD incidence in the […]
The pharma companies and medical associations might need to disclose in the future the money they spend per doctor in conferences, a recent media report by The Print has stated. Recommendations in this regard were made by a high-level government panel set up to review the Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP). Apart from […]
USA: Metformin plus insulin treatment for preexisting type 2 or gestational diabetes diagnosed early in pregnancy failed to reduce a composite neonatal adverse outcome, a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has revealed. In a randomized clinical trial of 794 pregnant women (18-45 years), metformin added to insulin for […]
Noting that around 326 doctors have not completed their registration formalities with the National Board of Examinations (NBE) for the year 2021 and 2022, the NBE has now given them a last warning to either complete the process by December 15th or get their admissions cancelled. Through a recent notice, National Board of Examinations (NBE) […]
A recent study demonstrated significant efficacy and safety of monoclonal antibody Marstacimab in the long-term management of severe hemophilia A (HA) or hemophilia B (HB) without inhibitors. This outcomes from the pivotal Phase 3 BASIS study could revolutionize the approach to treat bleeding disorders. The findings were published in American Society of Hematology. Marstacimab enhances […]
Responding to some media reports alleging that India’s family planning program is likely to get severely affected due to failure in procuring contraceptives by the country’s central procurement agency, the Central Medical Services Society (CMSS) under the government of India has issued a response stating that such reports are ill-informed and provides misleading information. The […]
Here are the top health stories for the day: Govt junks media reports claiming contraceptive shortage in India Responding to some media reports alleging that India’s family planning program is likely to get severely affected due to failure in procuring contraceptives by the country’s central procurement agency, the Central Medical Services Society (CMSS) under the […]
USA: A retrospective matched cohort study found that Hashimoto’s thyroiditis does not raise the risk of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC). The findings published in the Archives of Dermatological Research suggest that the local proinflammatory environment present in Hashimoto does not significantly contribute to the risk of melanoma. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disorder. Normally, […]
Puducherry: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has released the information brochure regarding the admission procedure for the INI SS ( DM/MCh) course – January 2024 session concerning the first counselling for students. As per the notice, the allotted candidates need to report by 18th December 2023 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 […]