Recently published research assessed copeptin levels during the entire perioperative period of open adult cardiac surgeries involving cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in a prospective cohort study at a tertiary care hospital. The study included 61 patients, but ultimately analyzed data from 57 after exclusions for specific surgical conditions. Patients were sorted into subgroups based on their […]
Finland: In a recent long-term study evaluating treatment approaches for stress urinary incontinence (SUI), researchers have found that the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure continues to deliver more favorable patient satisfaction outcomes than polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAHG) injections. The 5-year follow-up findings shed light on the durability and efficacy of both treatment options, commonly offered to […]
A new study published in the journal of BMC Gastroenterology showed that dementia risk was higher in patients with metabolic alcohol-associated liver disease (MetALD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The following mechanisms may contribute to the development of dementia: increased insulin resistance in the brain, which causes oxidative stress, excessive free fatty acids, […]
New Delhi- The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released an important notice concerning the upcoming Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) for the July 2025 session. The notice addresses the submission guidelines for protocols and theses for postgraduate medical students appearing for the exam. In reference to the […]
Srinagar: MBBS interns from medical colleges across Jammu and Kashmir have made an appeal to the state Government and the Health and Medical Education Department, seeking an increase in their monthly stipend to Rs 26,350 following the recommendations of a committee under the Director Finance of the department. The medicos referred to the recommendations of […]
Kolkata: A woman who had been battling for her life for the past four months after she was allegedly administered expired saline at Medinipur Medical College and hospital (MMCH) in Paschim Medinipur district, died on Monday, a health department official said. Four months after a woman was allegedly administered expired saline at a hospital in […]
Mumbai: Piramal Pharma Limited, a global pharmaceuticals and wellness company, in conjunction with the 2025 Select USA Investment Summit, has committed to a $90M investment plan towards expanding two of the Company’s US facilities. These expansions are in response to ongoing demand from US customers, in support of the trend towards US onshoring of drug supply. Piramal […]
Kochi: The Nuclear Medicine Department at Amrita Hospital is celebrating its silver jubilee. As part of the celebration a two-days’ long unique live conference titled Amrita Sentinel 2025 is being conducted. Dr Prem Nair, Medical Director of the Amrita Hospitals Group, was the chief guest at the […]
In the first direct comparison study involving individuals with obesity, tirzepatide demonstrated approximately 50% greater weight loss compared to semaglutide. This landmark finding highlights tirzepatide’s potential as a more effective treatment option for weight management. According to a new head-to-head study of tirzepatide versus semaglutide for weight loss in people living with obesity, but not […]
A new study published in the Diabetes Care journal revealed a significant link between symptoms of autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysregulation and diabetes-related emotional distress in adults living with both type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). This two-part investigation highlighted how internal physiological stress responses may be closely tied to the emotional challenges […]