Entries by aaron

Tongue-to-Oral Height Ratio: New Ultrasonographic Predictor for Difficult Laryngoscopy

Recent prospective observational study evaluated the effectiveness of ultrasonography (USG) in predicting difficult laryngoscopies through measurements of key parameters such as the tongue-to-oral height ratio (TTOHR) and anterior neck soft tissue distances. The study, involving 120 patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia, focused on assessing four USG parameters: skin-to-hyoid bone distance (SHBD), skin-to-epiglottis distance […]

Methotrexate and TNF Inhibitors Linked to Lowest Cardiovascular Risk in Psoriasis: Study

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects not only the skin but also systemic health, including cardiovascular risk. Recent research has highlighted that treatment choice in psoriasis can significantly influence the likelihood of major cardiovascular events. In a new study, methotrexate (MTX) and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) emerged as the safest systemic therapies […]

World’s first clinical trial showing lubiprostone aids kidney function, finds study

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health issue worldwide. Many patients end up requiring regular dialysis to avoid kidney failure and stay alive. Despite the severity of the condition, there are currently no drugs available that improve kidney function. A research group led by Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine’s Professor Takaaki Abe has […]

Noisy knees not an early arthritis sign in young people, research shows

Young adults who experience grinding or clicking sounds in their knees post-surgery may be alarmed, but new research from La Trobe University suggests these sounds may not signal early-onset osteoarthritis. Knee crepitus, the sound of cracking or grinding in the knee joint is very common across all age groups. The study, published in the Arthritis […]

NIRF 2025 Rankings: Jamia Hamdard Leads Pharmacy Institutes, Pan-India Colleges in Top 10

New Delhi: The Ministry of Education has released the latest National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 for pharmacy institutions, with Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, once again emerging as the country’s top-ranked institute in the field. The NIRF Ranking 2025 highlights the standard of teaching, research, infrastructure, innovation, and perception in these institutions. The rankings were […]

Indian Pharma Market Grows 8.7% in August, Records Rs 20,984 Crore Sales: PharmaTrac

New Delhi: The Indian Pharmaceutical Market (IPM) grew 8.7% in August 2025, reaching Rs 20,984 crore in value, according to the latest PharmaTrac Industry Report by Pharmarack. In unit terms, the market expanded by 1.2%, underscoring steady demand despite volume stagnation. Growth in August was largely price-driven, supported by new product launches and seasonal therapies. […]

WBMCC notifies on guidelines for AYUSH admissions 2025, check details

West Bengal- The Government of West Bengal has issued a notice for the National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG) Ayush 2025 Counselling in West Bengal for Under Graduate AYUSH State Quota, AYUSH Private College Management Quota and AYUSH Private College Central Quota seats 2025. The candidates who have qualified through NEET UG 2025 conducted […]

Exploring Buccal Prochlorperazine: A Targeted Review of Its Pharmacological Profile

The Clinical Value of Buccal Prochlorperazine Prochlorperazine remains a clinically valuable agent for managing nausea, dizziness, vertigo, and vestibular migraine. (1) However, oral administration is often limited by variable absorption, significant first-pass metabolism, and poor tolerability in symptomatic patients. With such clinical needs, buccal delivery serves as a relevant treatment option with potential advantages in […]

Chhattisgarh signs MoU for 240-bed super specialty hospital in Bastar

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Telangana-based hospital for operating a 240-bed super speciality hospital, built at a cost of Rs 200 crore in Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar district in the state, an official said. Chhattisgarh’s Department of Medical Education and Continental Hospitals, Telangana, signed the MoU […]