China: A large-scale retrospective cohort study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology has revealed that individuals with low body size in adulthood face a significantly higher risk of developing primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The research, led by Jianqi Chen and colleagues from the State Key Laboratory of […]
Adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) treated with adalimumab face a significantly higher risk of serious infections compared to those with psoriasis, according to a new cohort study published in JAMA Dermatology. Researchers analyzed U.S. insurance claims data of 10,349 adults initiating adalimumab between 2017–2020—1,650 with HS and 8,699 with psoriasis. They found […]
Omega fatty acids could protect against Alzheimer’s disease in women, new research has found. Analysis of lipids – fat molecules that perform many essential functions in the body – in the blood found there was a noticeable loss of unsaturated fats, such as those that contain omega fatty acids, in the blood of women with […]
A new study published in the journal of medRxiv revealed that individuals with higher levels of physical activity, as measured by wearable devices, experienced modest but statistically significant reductions in new-onset gout. The benefit was observed regardless of whether exercise was spread throughout the week or concentrated on weekends. As the findings are currently from a […]
Imbalanced autonomic function, characterized by reduced vagal activity and sympathetic dominance, is increasingly recognized in various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The vagus nerve, a key component of the parasympathetic nervous system, plays a critical role in regulating upper GI motility, inflammation, and pain perception. Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS) offers a non-invasive method to modulate vagal […]
Breastfeeding within the first 4 to 6 months of life has been identified by researchers as being associated with a reduced risk of central precocious puberty (CPP) in children of both genders. CPP is the condition of early onset of puberty at an unnatural age, and it has been on the rise globally, triggering concerns […]
New Delhi: Sun Pharma has received approval from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC), under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), to conduct a Phase IV clinical trial of Esomeprazole Dual Release Gastro-resistant Tablets 80 mg, based on its revised study protocol. According to the minutes of the 12th/25 SEC (Gastroenterology & Hepatology) meeting held […]
New Delhi: The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued a final reminder to pharmacy institutions seeking approval under Section 12 for the 2025-26 academic session, directing them to submit complete additional information between August 26 and August 31, 2025. The Council noted that despite repeated opportunities, some institutions have failed to provide the required […]
Aurangabad: A 57-year old environment, safety, and health manager at a multinational pharmaceutical company has been granted conditional bail by the Bombay High Court, in a high-profile suspected mephedrone seizure case. Justice Sanjay Deshmukh ordered Kishor Pawar’s (57), in Waluj MIDC release on a ₹50,000 personal bond, with strict instructions not to tamper with evidence […]
Lucknow- In a major development in the field of medical education, Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Samyukta Chikitsalaya, Lucknow, is soon going to start a new Diplomate of National Board (DNB) course in surgery. For this, the hospital had also received recognition from the National Board of Medical Examination (NBEMS), New Delhi last month, according to […]