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 […]
New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has recommended approval of an updated package insert for Rybelsus tablets (3 mg, 7 mg, and 14 mg), manufactured by Novo Nordisk (India) Private Limited. The decision came during the SEC meeting held on August 20, 2025, at CDSCO headquarters […]
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 […]