Andhra Pradesh- Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr NTRUHS) is inviting online applications from candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria from the National Eligibility and Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) exam for the academic year 2025. The applications have been invited for admission into BAMS and BHMS Courses under Management Quota and AIQ (All […]
Jabalpur: In an unfortunate and tragic incident, Major Dr Vijay Kumar, posted at Jabalpur Military Hospital, was found dead inside his parked car on the driver’s seat after reportedly suffering a massive cardiac arrest. Originally from Bengaluru, Dr Kumar had travelled to the city for some personal work when his health suddenly deteriorated. Locals passing by […]
Periodontal disease remains one of the most prevalent oral health conditions worldwide, often managed through nonsurgical periodontal therapy such as scaling and root planing. Adjunctive agents, including antimicrobial rinses and irrigants, are frequently investigated to enhance treatment outcomes. One such option is ozonated water, which has been studied for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. A […]
A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fibre, vegetable proteins and healthy fats, benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In addition to improving intestinal function and mucosal immunity, it also prevents fat accumulation and optimizes the composition of the microbiota in the digestive system. In babies, this maternal dietary pattern helps to reduce the incidence and […]
Researchers have determined in a new study that psychological distress is extremely common in adolescents and young adults presenting with hip pain and is strongly correlated with poorer patient-rated pain and dysfunction. Young adults were at risk of depression, and extreme psychological distress was prevalent in female patients, obese patients, and those who had undergone […]
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children is a common but often underdiagnosed condition that can impact growth, behavior, and long-term health. Identifying modifiable risk factors is therefore critical. A new study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics has highlighted a strong association between mouth breathing and sleep-disordered breathing in school-aged children, pointing toward the importance of early […]
China: Low vitamin D levels may contribute not only to the development of Meniere’s disease (MD) but also to the severity of associated hearing loss, a new study published in Frontiers in Neurology has revealed. Conducted by Dr. Yunqin Wu and colleagues from the Department of Neurology at Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, China, the research found […]
Researchers have found in a new study that white spot lesions (WSLs) on enamel allow greater penetration of hydrogen peroxide and yield less favorable optical outcomes—especially after in-office bleaching—suggesting that at-home bleaching may be a safer, more esthetically favorable option for managing these lesions. In this in-vitro study published in Clinical Oral Investigations, forty premolars […]
A recent study published in the journal of BMC Nephrology revealed that no significant relationship between high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (h-cTnT) and IV iron, but IV iron therapy remains important for hemodialysis patients. The cross-sectional investigation from February 2023 to October 2024 in a dialysis unit, involved 244 patients who had been on hemodialysis for at […]
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 […]