USA: A study found that female veterans with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) had significantly higher rates of pregnancy loss and severe maternal morbidity compared to other veterans. These risks were elevated beyond those seen in the general population. The investigation, published in ACR Open Rheumatology by Dr. Deirdre A. Quinn from […]
For patients with amputations affecting the hand, toe transfer surgery provides an alternative to replanting the amputated digits and may lead to greater improvement in hand function and other key outcomes, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). […]
A new study published in the journal of PloS One found that people who used smartphones while sitting on the toilet had a 46% higher risk of developing hemorrhoids when compared to non-users. One key factor was prolonged toilet time, with 37.3% of phone users reporting spending more than 5 minutes per trip. This research […]
Breast milk is the first ‘super food’ for many babies. Full of vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive compounds, it helps build the young immune system and is widely considered the optimal source of infant nutrition. Not all mothers, however, have the opportunity to directly breastfeed multiple times during the day and night, and might use […]
Macular edema (ME) develops when fluid leaks into the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision, typically as a result of retinal vascular leakage in conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), or diabetic retinopathy. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) fuels abnormal vessel growth and leakage, […]
Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic, immune-mediated disorder characterized by non-scarring hair loss, with profound psychological and social consequences, particularly among adolescents. While several therapeutic options exist, efficacy remains variable, and safe long-term treatments are limited for younger patients. Recently, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have emerged as promising therapies, with upadacitinib—a selective JAK1 inhibitor—gaining attention […]
Prostate cancer remains a global health challenge, ranking as the second most common malignancy among men. While early-stage disease can be effectively managed, advanced forms-particularly metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC)-pose significant therapeutic hurdles. A growing body of evidence highlights the pivotal role of SOX transcription factors, with SOX2 emerging as a central driver in tumor […]
Tamil Nadu- Only 14 percent of students allotted MBBS seats in Tamil Nadu government institutes joined and just 2 percent retained their seats. This is reportedly because most candidates used the ‘free exit’ option to upgrade or choose later rounds. According to TOI report, an analysis of the seat matrix released by the Central Medical Counselling […]
India: A recent study published in Diabetologia has shed light on a unique presentation of type 2 diabetes among young adults in Assam, India-one that defies the conventional link between diabetes and obesity. Conducted by Dr. Anupam Dutta and colleagues from the Department of Medicine, Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh, the PHENOEINDY-2 study highlights […]
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) not to enforce its order initiating criminal prosecution against IndiaMART Intermesh Limited over alleged listings of illegal drugs on its online platform. Justice Saurabh Banerjee, while posting the matter before the roster bench for hearing next week, ordered that CDSCO’s […]