Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown a link between the size of cockroach home infestations and the levels of both allergens and endotoxins in those homes, with lowering roach infestation numbers through pest control triggering significant declines in the levels of allergens and endotoxins. The study’s findings suggest that eliminating cockroach infestations could […]
During the menopause transition, only 1 in 5 women have optimal scores using the American Heart Association’s health-assessment tool, known as Life’s Essential 8 (LE8). Among the tool’s eight components, four of them-blood glucose, blood pressure, sleep quality and nicotine use-are key in driving future cardiovascular risks, with sleep being particularly crucial for long-term cardiovascular […]
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that short-term exposure to both cold and hot temperatures increases the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular death in heart failure patients. The study also observed a rising mortality risk from high temperatures over time, which highlights the need for better adaptation strategies […]
Dry eyes can cause significant discomfort, and the symptoms become more common as we age. However, until now, it was unclear what proportion of the population suffered from the condition, with estimates ranging from 5-50%. In fact, research presented today (Monday) at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) […]
Lucknow: In a case of alleged police brutality, a 22-year-old pharmacy student is battling for his life after allegedly being kidnapped and brutally assaulted by four constables of the Uttar Pradesh Police in Siddharth Nagar district. The accused officers, all posted at the Mohana Police Station, have been suspended and are now absconding, with the […]
Pilibhit: A recent quackery case has resulted in a man being booked for allegedly posing as a doctor and practising medicine with a fake MBBS degree at a private hospital in Bilsanda town of Pilibhit district. The accused, identified as Arvind Kumar, a resident of Rajhaua village in Shahjahanpur district, came under the police […]
This news is covered by the Medical Dialogues Bureau present at the TCT Conference 2025, being held in San Francisco, USA. The two-year results of the IRONMAN-II randomized controlled trial demonstrated that the novel sirolimus-eluting iron bioresorbable scaffold (IBS) was non-inferior to contemporary cobalt-chromium everolimus-eluting stents (EES) in terms of safety and efficacy for patients […]
Aligarh: In a recent step towards enhancing emergency medical services, the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JNMC) at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has launched the ‘Code Blue’ Emergency Response System at its Trauma Centre. The initiative was inaugurated by Prof. M. Mohsin Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor, alongside Prof. Habib Raza, Principal and CMS, in the […]
Canada: A 30-year analysis from the Quebec Congenital Heart Disease Database presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress revealed that patients with congenital heart disease face higher rates and earlier onset of type 2 diabetes, with significant mortality risk — particularly among women. The population-based cohort study revealed that adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) are […]
A new study published in the journal of BMC Nephrology showed that that elevated albumin-corrected anion gap (ACAG) levels (≥ 20.25 mmol/L) at ICU admission were significantly associated with a higher risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients suffering from acute pancreatitis (AP). High incidence, quick progression, and multisystem complications are characteristics of […]