USA: A new study published in JAMA Network Open by researchers from the Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group has found concerning immunity gaps among vaccinated children in southern India, raising questions about the effectiveness of measles vaccination strategies in achieving elimination goals. The cross-sectional study, led by Dr. Huy Quang Quach and colleagues, evaluated measles-specific […]
Researchers have found in a new study steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) show no superior efficacy over placebo in kidney transplant recipients and are linked to a fourfold increased risk of hyperkalemia, even with preserved kidney function. In patients with chronic kidney disease, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) exert a reno-protective effect through its anti-inflammatory and […]
A new liquid biopsy blood test could help detect cases of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated head and neck cancers with significantly higher accuracy than currently used methods, including before patients develop symptoms, according to new Mass General Brigham research. The researchers at Mass Eye and Ear, a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, found […]
Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy among men, with over 160,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the United States. Although advances in surgery, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy have extended survival, these treatments often result in complications that impact quality of life. Erectile dysfunction, reduced libido, and changes in intimacy remain common and distressing, affecting […]
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, has issued an addendum to its earlier price fixation orders for scheduled formulations of Ringer Lactate (non-glass with special features). The addendum, dated August 29, 2025, modifies NPPA’s earlier orders S.O. 1474(E) dated March 27, 2025, and S.O. 2998(E) dated July 4, […]
New Delhi: With the aim of streamlining the regulatory process for biopharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in vaccine, recombinant DNA, and other biological product development, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued a circular announcing that approvals granted by Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBSC) will now be accepted for seeking permission to manufacture test items for […]
Flossing has long been considered a cornerstone of oral hygiene, often recommended alongside regular toothbrushing to prevent plaque buildup and maintain gingival health. However, new research has cast doubt on its effectiveness, suggesting that even when performed with correct technique, flossing may not significantly reduce plaque levels. These findings support earlier studies that have questioned […]
Drug-coated stents and balloons were not associated with reduced risk of amputation or improved quality of life compared with uncoated devices in two trials in peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025. Explaining the rationale for the trials, Principal Co-Investigator, Professor Joakim Nordanstig […]
A new study published in the journal of The Lancet showed that chronic low back pain can be permanently relieved with cognitive functional therapy. Targeting unhelpful pain-related thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lead to pain and impairment, cognitive functional therapy (CFT) is an individualized method. Biofeedback via movement sensors may improve the effectiveness of therapy. […]
It is not only premature babies and children with underlying diseases who suffer from serious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. Even healthy, full-term babies are at significant risk of intensive care or prolonged hospitalisation – especially during the first three months of life. This is according to a comprehensive registry study from Karolinska Institutet in […]