A new study published in the journal of Arthritis & Rheumatology revealed that a considerable elevated risk of severe infection across anatomic locations and a variety of pathogen types is linked to rheumatoid arthritis-associated lung disease (RA-LD), especially RA-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD). An estimated 1% of people in the US and northern European nations suffer […]
China: Severe emphysema, quantitatively assessed using high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), is a strong independent predictor of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new retrospective study has found. The study was published online in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Researchers found that CAD risk more than […]
A recent study published in Clinical Oral Investigations by Lena Bal, Cangül Keskin, Aybuke Karaca Sakallı, Bilge Ozcan, and İsen Guleç Kocyigit investigated the effect of different reinforcement materials on the fracture resistance of mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavity restorations in endodontically treated teeth. The researchers aimed to determine how applying fiber-reinforced composites to the cervical and […]
USA: A new study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that delayed diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is linked to a higher risk of death. The investigation revealed that most VTE cases were diagnosed after more than 24 hours, and in many instances, delays extended beyond 72 hours. These diagnostic lapses were strongly tied […]
Netherlands: A multicenter study has described the development of a dynamic prediction tool that helps tailor platelet transfusion decisions for preterm infants with severe thrombocytopenia, showing that the potential benefit or harm of prophylactic transfusion can vary widely based on the infant’s real-time clinical status. Published in JAMA, the research highlights that using this individualized […]
A new clinical study suggests that narrow Band Ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy is effective, well-tolerated treatment for antihistamine-refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria, offering a viable alternative to oral cyclosporine. CSU, marked by persistent hives and itching lasting more than 6 weeks, often leaves patients and clinicians struggling to find effective treatment beyond antihistamines. Cyclosporine, though effective, […]
An ancillary analysis of the FROG-ICU cohort, published in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, has found that elevated serum uric acid levels at the time of intensive care unit admission are strongly associated with adverse outcomes, including higher mortality and kidney complications. The study, known as the URIC-ICU analysis, examined whether uric acid could […]
Researchers have found in a new study that Vitamin D deficiency is associated with Meniere’s disease and worsened hearing loss. The findings highlight the importance of nutritional factors in ear health, particularly the role of Vitamin D in maintaining balance and auditory function. Meniere’s disease is a chronic inner ear condition marked by symptoms such […]
Lucknow: The Director General, Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (UPDGME) has issued the time schedule for third round of UP NEET counseling 2025 for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses in the state run medical and dental colleges for this academic year 2025-26. All the concerned candidates are advised to take note of the following […]
Guwahati: As part of the ongoing Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan being organized nationwide from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospitals conducted a series of health camps and awareness programmes on 28th September 2025 at multiple locations, including Tiruppur, Tirunelveli, Beltola (Guwahati) and other outreach sites. The initiative […]