Researchers have discovered in a new study that teenage girls suffering from dysmenorrhoea, painful periods are more likely to experience chronic pain in later life. The results are based on the UK’s large Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) birth cohort study. The research identified that the adolescents with moderate to severe dysmenorrhoea […]
A new retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found that pregabalin, a commonly prescribed nonopioid analgesic, is associated with a significantly higher risk of heart failure events compared to gabapentin. The study analyzed Medicare claims data from a large population of older adults and observed that patients initiated on pregabalin had an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Patna: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS Patna has announced that MBBS classes for the 2025 batch will commence on 23rd September 2025. An orientation-inaugural programme will be held the same day Registrar (Academics), AIIMS Patna on 23rd September, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Auditorium, AIIMS Patna. Hostel / […]
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 […]