Entries by aaron

Glucocorticoid effective option for preventing delirium after major surgeries

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 […]

Marstacimab Therapy for Hemophilia Shows Long-term Efficacy and Safety

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 […]

Media reports claiming failure in procuring contraceptives are Ill-informed, misleading

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 […]

Health Bulletin 14/December/2023

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 […]

Study reveals Hashimoto’s thyroiditis does not increase melanoma risk

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, […]