Entries by aaron

Rekha Gupta launches organ donation portal

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched an online organ donation portal and dedicated 11 new Centralised Accident and Trauma Services (CATS) to the people, promising to induct another 53 such life-saving emergency vehicles in October.  Addressing a gathering at the launch of the 11 new ambulances, CM Gupta said, “The government is committed to […]

Diabetic retinopathy and CKD increased CV risk in diabetes patients: Study

A new study published in the journal of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice showed that proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) increased cardiovascular risk in more than 2 million people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a manner comparable to that of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with risk tripling when both conditions coexisted.  Because type 2 diabetes […]

BFUHS notifies on deadline extension for nursing admissions 2025, details

Punjab– The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) has informed regarding the extension of the last date of admission for all Nursing Programs for the Academic Year 2025-26. In continuation to earlier notification, Indian Nursing Council has extended the last date of admission to nursing programs ie. ANM, GNM, B.Sc.(N), PBB.Sc.(N), M.Sc.(N), Ph.D(N), Post Basic […]

Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis Still Carries High Short-Term Mortality, Meta-Analysis Finds

USA: Short-term mortality among patients with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (sAH) remains alarmingly high despite decades of clinical advances, a recent meta-analysis published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics has shown. The analysis, led by Dr. Mushfiqur R. Siddique and colleagues from the Department of Internal Medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, New York, highlights that survival […]

Increased risk of depression and psychosis after childbirth among mothers: Study

Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts decreases. This is shown by two new studies from Karolinska Institutet. The results suggest that national guidelines for screening can help women get help earlier. Mental ill health in connection with pregnancy and childbirth can have long-term […]

Validated nomogram may Predict upper GI bleeding in peritoneal dialysis Patients: Study

Researchers have found in a new study that Calcium and PPI use, history of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), hemoglobin levels, and uric acid were identified as significant predictors of UGIB in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Therefore a validated nomogram based on these factors shows promise as a clinical tool for predicting UGIB risk in this […]

Predicta Bioactive Bulk as effective as 3M Filtek Bulk Fill in Class V Caries Restoration, Suggests Study

India: Researchers have found in a new study that Predicta Bioactive Bulk and 3M Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative showed equivalent effectiveness for restoring class V caries in high-risk patients. The randomized clinical trial, published in the Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, compared the clinical performance of a bioactive composite resin with a conventional […]

Do CT scans increase childhood cancer risk? A UF researcher has the answer

A recent study links exposure to radiation from medical imaging to a small-but-significant risk of blood cancers among children and adolescents. But do not panic. The study concludes the benefits of medical imaging outweigh the minimal risks. Funded by the National Cancer Institute, the study will help medical personnel make informed decisions about using imaging […]

Long COVID Linked to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Women: Study

UK: A U.K. study found that long COVID is associated with abnormal uterine bleeding but not with impaired ovarian function. Researchers noted a potential bidirectional relationship between long COVID and menstruation, while also highlighting that both COVID infection and vaccination have been linked to menstrual disruptions. The research, published in Nature Communications by Jacqueline A. […]