New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee functioning under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has granted approval for additional indications of Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) Injection 100 mg/4 ml, manufactured by MSD Pharmaceuticals, expanding its use for advanced cancers in India. However, the nod came with a condition that the firm should conduct a Phase IV […]
Korea: Patients with normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) who experience pronounced drops in nocturnal blood pressure are at a significantly higher risk of rapid central visual field loss, a new study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology has shown. The research found that over half of NTG patients classified as “over-dippers” exhibited fast central visual field […]
Long-acting reversible contraceptive methods are among the most effective contraceptives available today and are an advantageous choice of contraception for women who wish to conceive in the future. Among these is the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS), the use of which has increased in recent years. The LNG-IUS releases levonorgestrel locally, causing the cervical mucus to […]
USA: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) continue to face significantly worse outcomes compared to those without kidney failure, and these risks are not reduced even when treated at high-volume centers, according to a study published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. The research was conducted by Dr. […]
A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology revealed a striking connection between rhinosinusitis, and the development of systemic rheumatic diseases. The findings suggest that chronic sinus inflammation may not only affect breathing and quality of life but could also unmask hidden autoimmune conditions. This study included data […]
A new clinical study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology revealed in a head-to-head trial that intralesional triamcinolone led to significantly greater hair regrowth and patient satisfaction when compared to methotrexate in localized alopecia areata (AA) treatment. Alopecia areata affects millions worldwide, manifesting as sudden hair loss in small patches or, in severe cases, across […]
New Delhi: Amid rising caution over the use of the widely prescribed cough suppressant dextromethorphan, medical practitioners and pharmacies in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan are increasingly switching patients to alternative medicines. According to local reports, several clinics and chemists have started recommending substitutes such as levocloperastine, ambroxol, bromhexine, cetirizine + phenylephrine combinations, and herbal syrups in […]
Radiation therapy could be an underused tool to reduce pelvic relapse risk for patients with locally advanced, muscle-invasive bladder cancer, according to results of a new phase III randomized trial. In the study, moderate doses of radiation therapy after bladder removal surgery sharply cut the rates of cancer returning in the pelvis without adding serious […]
In a new study, Yale School of Medicine (YSM) researchers unveiled a novel diagnostic method for detecting leptospiral virulence-modifying (VM) proteins in the blood and urine of hamsters, an advance that could pave the way for early diagnosis of the tropical disease leptospirosis in humans and improved treatment options. The findings were published in the […]
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is safe and highly effective in improving sleep among individuals living with chronic diseases like cancer, cardiovascular conditions, chronic pain, and stroke. Insomnia often exhibits compounding physical symptoms and reducing quality of life. Standard treatment guidelines […]