Presented at ESTRO 2025, which gathered a record attendance of 7,908 participants this week in Vienna, Austria, a 10-year study, involving over 4,000 UK patients, confirms that a one-week course of post-surgery radiotherapy is just as safe and effective as the traditional three-week regimen for early-stage breast cancer patients. These long-term results from the FAST-Forward […]
Turkiye: New research shows that individuals with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) have significantly higher rates of astigmatism, dry eye disease (DED), and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) compared to those without the condition, highlighting the need for regular anterior eye assessments in this population. Published in Rheumatology International, the cross-sectional study explored the potential link between FMS […]
Recently published study explores the efficacy and safety of Transvaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) as a minimally invasive technique for treating tubal ectopic pregnancies. Tubal ectopic pregnancy poses significant maternal health risks and is traditionally managed through laparoscopic surgery. Retrospective studies indicate that vNOTES may offer advantages over alternative laparoscopic methods, such as […]
Scientists have identified five specific blood proteins that can accurately predict a person’s risk for developing a serious form of liver disease as early as 16 years before they experience symptoms, enabling early intervention and possible prevention and treatment, according to a study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2025. The findings address […]
Researchers have found in a new study published in Laryngoscope that effective treatment of upper airway atopic diseases greatly enhances middle ear function by decreasing the necessity for pressure equalization tube (PET) insertion. The study used data from the TriNetX Research Network demonstrated that both medical and surgical treatments for asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic […]
In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and inflammation when exposed to dry air, an occurrence expected to increase due to global warming. Inflammation in human airways is associated with such conditions as asthma, allergic rhinitis and […]
Researchers have found in a new research that female, younger, average-weight psoriasis patients with intermediate skin phototype and a history of phototherapy are more prone to excessive sun exposure, often linked to tanning behaviors.The findings emphasize the need for targeted sun safety education in this subgroup. The study was conducted by E. Mahe and colleagues […]
China: A recent large-scale longitudinal analysis based on NHANES data has highlighted a concerning link between oral and liver health. The study found that individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) who also had moderate to severe periodontitis faced a 29% higher risk of all-cause mortality and a 41% greater risk of cardiovascular-related death […]
Researchers have found in SECA randomized clinical trial that stoppage of ASA (Aspirin) did not lower the recurrence rate of surgically treated chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) within six months. Additionally, the recurrence risk associated with continued ASA use was significantly lower than previously reported in earlier studies. Discontinuation of low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) during the […]
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has corrected and reduced the retail prices of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) oral solutions manufactured by Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., while marketed by Aristo Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. and Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This correction comes through a corrigendum notification (S.O. 2025(E)) dated May 6, 2025, amending the previously notified […]