Entries by aaron

Targeting TyG index more effective for primary and secondary prevention of hypertension, study suggests

China: Early identification of increasing triglyceride glucose index (TyG index) could provide insights for hypertension prevention later in life, a recent study has suggested. The study was published online in Cardiovascular Diabetology on December 15, 2023. Hui Zhao, Health Management Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning, China, […]

Warfarin use reduces mortality risk after aortic valve replacement

USA: Warfarin use after bioprosthetic surgical aortic valve replacement (sAVR) was tied to lower all-cause mortality and decreased thromboembolism risk compared with not receiving warfarin, a recent retrospective study has revealed. The findings were published online in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.  The use of bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement has increased significantly during the past decade. Among […]

Polihexanide monotherapy safe and effective in Acanthamoeba Keratitis, finds study

In a groundbreaking phase 3 study, researchers have compared the effectiveness of two treatment regimens for Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a rare but potentially severe eye infection. The trial, focused on evaluating the outcomes of patients treated with topical polihexanide (PHMB), with one group receiving a combination therapy and the other a novel monotherapy approach found […]

Early Metabolic Syndrome Linked to High Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Lancet

A recent retrospective observational study found compelling evidence of increased incidence of pancreatic cancer associated with the early stages of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The findings of the study were published in Lancet eClinicalMedicine. This study recruited a staggering 4.6 million Japanese participants in 2005 with rigorous follow up of over a decade. The clinical data, […]

Chia seeds could be future treatment of high blood pressure and cancer

A study at Oregon State University (OSU) has mapped the genome of chia seeds to help future researchers take advantage of the plant’s potential for benefiting human health in various ways. The study identifies genetic properties in chia seeds that may one day be leveraged in pharmaceuticals for treating high blood pressure and cancer. Other […]

Is there a relation between stillbirth Risk in Grandchild and Grandmother’s Obesity?

Women’s obesity and overweight problems have reached epidemic levels, making them the most significant preventable risk factors for stillbirth. Eduardo Villamor, in a recent investigation published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, said grandmaternal overweight and obesity are associated with grand offspring stillbirth. In this Swedish population-based study, researchers investigated the association between maternal grandmaternal […]

Maternal influenza vaccination during pregnancy may protect infant in first few months of life: JAMA

A recent study exploring the impact of maternal influenza vaccination during pregnancy has shown promising outcomes in reducing influenza-related hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits in infants under 6 months of age. The study, conducted using data from the New Vaccine Surveillance Network across multiple influenza seasons, sheds light on the protective benefits of maternal […]

IPC issues Safety warning against use of common painkiller Meftal

India: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has recently issued a drug safety alert on the common painkiller Meftal. The IPC is an autonomous institution of the Ministry of Health that sets standards for all drugs that are manufactured, sold, and consumed in India. The IPC has advised consumers and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to exercise caution […]