Medication errors and adverse drug events pose a significant risk for pediatric patients undergoing anesthesia, especially in lower middle-income countries (LMICs) where healthcare systems face resource constraints. A recent study examined the frequency and types of medication errors reported over a 20-year period in the anesthesia department of a tertiary care teaching hospital in an […]
A new study published in the journal of BMC Surgery showed that Perfusion Index (PI) is a non-invasive tool for predicting spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension in lower extremity orthopedic surgery patients (cut-off value = 2.25), but shows reduced accuracy in elderly individuals. The most frequent side effect of spinal anesthetic is hypotension, which is becoming more […]
Researchers have found in a new randomized trial that using high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filters in homes significantly reduced elevated blood pressure in individuals exposed to air pollution near major highways. However, no benefit was observed in people with normal systolic blood pressure (≤120 mm Hg). Researchers recommend targeting HEPA filtration for vulnerable populations residing […]
A new retrospective study published in the journal of Oral Diseases found erythematous and/or white lesions at the occlusal plane to prompt suspicion of Cinnamon-induced contact stomatitis (CCS), which can be diagnosed through patient history and clinical presentation. The study spanned for 15 years from 2010 to 2025, examined 74 cases of CCS and also reviewed […]
A new study shows an association between at least 10 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small group of college students. Beyond the reduction in self-reported and clinician rated depression, the students’ global well-being increased nearly three-fold and their performance improved on several cognitive […]
Researchers have discovered in a new study that patients with age-related eye diseases (AREDs) have a significantly increased risk of simultaneously developing coronary heart disease (CHD) and depression as compared to either of the conditions alone. The research established that patients with AREDs, such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract, and diabetes-related eye diseases (DRED), […]
USA: Researchers have reported a potential risk of severe hypercalcemia when tirzepatide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, is used in combination with chronic thiazide diuretics—particularly hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)—in patients with pre-existing chronic kidney disease (CKD). The finding comes from a new case report published in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports, highlighting a previously unrecognized […]
A recent target trial emulation study found that vancomycin use in ICU patients is associated with a higher risk of acute kidney injury compared to alternatives such as clindamycin and linezolid, highlighting the importance of following established prevention strategies. The study was published in Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety journal by Izak A. and colleagues. The […]
A new study published in Dermatology just put to rest the idea that biologics or methotrexate might double as anti-diabetes medications for people with psoriasis. Researchers tracked HbA1c levels in 386 psoriasis patients over the course of a year—those treated with TNF-α inhibitors (like adalimumab and infliximab), IL-17 inhibitors (brodalumab, ixekizumab, secukinumab), IL-12/23 inhibitor (ustekinumab), […]
Bhopal: In a major development for pharmacy aspirants, a total of 14,128 seats in B.Pharmacy and D.Pharmacy courses have been allotted during the first round of counselling in Madhya Pradesh. Despite the large number of allotments, more than 5,200 seats still remain vacant, paving the way for the second round of admissions. As per official […]