Entries by aaron

Donor, Recipient die after liver transplant; Health Dept issues notice to Sahyadri Hospital

Pune: A woman who had donated a part of her liver to her husband tragically died after he passed away following a transplant surgery at Sahyadri Hospital in Pune, raising serious concerns about post-transplant complications. In response to the incident, the Maharashtra health department has issued a notice to the hospital, an official said. The transplant took […]

The Forgotten Insulin Sensitizer: Revisiting Pioglitazone for Metabolically Unhealthy Non-Obese (MUNO) Indians with T2DM

MUNO Indian Phenotype: A Silent High-Risk Candidate The Metabolically Unhealthy Non-Obese (MUNO) phenotype is a silent but high-risk profile, especially common among South Asians. Despite a normal BMI, these individuals have markedly higher visceral and liver fat, increased carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), and reduced insulin sensitivity and secretion, which significantly elevates the risk of T2D […]

Stress Hyperglycemia Ratio and Hypertension Closely Associated with Stroke Risk: Study

A new study published in the BMC Cardiovascular Diabetology found the importance of a novel metabolic marker, the stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR), in predicting stroke risk-especially when combined with hypertension. The study used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), followed 9,682 stroke-free participants aged 45 years and older from 2011 through […]

Low-Dose Glucagon Reduces Exercise-Induced Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes, finds study

Exercise can dramatically lower blood glucose levels and trigger hypoglycemia in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), even when insulin doses are adjusted. A new systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Diabetes Care, found that low-dose glucagon effectively reduces the risk of exercise-induced hypoglycemia and time spent below target glucose range (TBR) in this population. […]

Inhaled Insulin Shows Promise as Safe Option for diabetes management in Pregnancy: Study

A study published in Pregnancy suggests that inhaled technosphere insulin may be a safe alternative to rapid-acting insulin analogs for diabetes management during pregnancy. Cases demonstrated effective postprandial blood glucose control, and researchers recommend further studies comparing efficacy and safety with rapid-acting insulin analogs. The case series, conducted by researchers from the University of Texas, […]

GLP-1 Agonists Tied to Slightly Increased Risk of New-Onset Diabetic Retinopathy: JAMA

USA: A large retrospective cohort study has revealed that the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with a 7% higher risk of developing new-onset diabetic retinopathy, although it did not increase the progression to proliferative retinopathy or diabetic macular edema. Regular eye screening is recommended for all patients taking these medications.  The research, published […]

Chitinase-3-like protein 1: a novel biomarker for liver disease diagnosis and management, finds study

The identification of Chitinase-3-like protein 1 (CHI3L1) as a crucial biomarker in liver disease is revolutionizing how clinicians approach the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of various liver conditions. As a member of the glycoside hydrolase family 18, CHI3L1 is recognized for its unique ability to bind to ligands and influence multiple pathophysiological processes, despite lacking […]

UP DGME Releases NEET MDS Stray Vacancy Revised Schedule 2025

Lucknow: The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Uttar Pradesh, has released the revised time schedule for the Stray Vacancy Round of Online Counseling for UP NEET MDS-2025. In continuation of the revised time-table issued by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi for counseling of NEET MDS course, the revised time-table of Stray […]