Entries by aaron

Inner Ear Hemorrhage Detected by MRI Linked to Worse Prognosis in Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Study Shows

China: In a recent clinical study published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology, researchers highlighted the crucial role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in evaluating sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). The study revealed that MRI-detected inner ear hemorrhage is closely linked to a worse prognosis in affected patients. Patients with evidence of hemorrhage on MRI […]

Exercise can counter detrimental effects of cancer treatment

Exercise can counter the detrimental effects of cancer treatment, such as heart and nerve damage and brain fog, suggests an overarching review of the existing pooled data analyses of the most recent research, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Exercise also seems to boost psychological wellbeing and overall quality of life, lending […]

Chewing gum significantly decreases postoperative constipation in TKR patients: study

Postoperative constipation significantly impacts the quality of life during the immediate postoperative period. Non-pharmacological interventions are preferred over the use of synthetic drugs. The study by Ravikumar Mukartihal et al evaluated the effect of using chewing gum over the perioperative period on improving bowel activity during the postoperative periods in patients who underwent total knee […]

Aspirin in Primary Prevention- When to Consider?

Reframing Aspirin’s Role in Primary Prevention: Evolving evidence has refined our understanding of aspirin’s role in primary prevention. While earlier trials established cardiovascular benefits, more recent data emphasize the importance of patient selection to optimise outcomes. A 2019 meta-analysis (N=164,225) showed aspirin reduced serious vascular events by 12% and non-fatal MI by ~20%, with a […]

WBCERC directs Private hospitals not to withhold body over unpaid bills

Kolkata: In a move to address rising complaints against private hospitals, the West Bengal Clinical Establishment Regulatory Commission (WBCERC) is set to implement new regulations prohibiting the practice of withholding dead bodies until the patients’ families clear dues.  Speaking at the eighth state conference of the Progressive Nursing Home Association held in Kolkata, WBCERC commissioner and […]

Calprotectin Shows Promise as Independent Biomarker for ASCVD: JAMA

According to a new study published in JAMA ,calprotectin may serve as a mechanistically informed biomarker for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), independent of established risk factors and biomarkers. However its clinical utility requires further investigation. This study was conducted by Yu Zuo and fellow researchers. Calprotectin, a marker of neutrophil activation, has been recognized to […]

MBBS Doctor Among 9 Arrested in International Drug Trafficking Racket

Jaipur: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested an MBBS doctor along with eight other individuals for their alleged involvement in a sophisticated smuggling network that spanned across five states, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. In a recent post on X, autopsy surgeon Yamraj highlighted a disturbing trend-highly educated individuals, including […]

Foselutoclax Promising for Diabetic Macular Edema Unresponsive to Anti-VEGF Therapy: Study

Researchers have discovered in an ongoing phase IIb trial that a single intravitreal injection of UBX1325 (foselutoclax), a novel senolytic agent, demonstrated a tolerable safety profile and showed signs of potential efficacy in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) who had inadequate response to anti-VEGF treatments. The results of the ongoing phase IIb trial comparing […]