Netherlands: A new longitudinal study published in the Journal of Dental Research has found that nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) not only improves gum health but also significantly lowers blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), particularly in those with poor baseline glycemic control. The research, led by H.K. Chee from the Center […]
South Korea: A large population-based study from South Korea has revealed a significant association between cholecystectomy—the surgical removal of the gallbladder—and an elevated risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), particularly in individuals with multiple cardiometabolic risk factors. The research, conducted by Dr. Hyuk Soo Eun and colleagues from the Department of Internal […]
One of the world’s leading causes of irreversible vision loss could begin with elevated eye pressure, according to a recent study published in the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Yi Hua, a biomedical engineering professor at the University of Mississippi, partnered with researchers at the University of Pittsburgh to study how ocular hypertension – elevated eye […]
Each year, millions of women undergo mammography to screen for breast cancer, yet tiny calcium specks-known as microcalcifications-often evade detection or are misread, leading to delayed diagnoses or unnecessary biopsies. Conventional computer-aided tools rely on hand-crafted rules and struggle with the sheer variety of imaging devices and lesion patterns. In a recent study led by […]
A new study published in The Journal of Urology found that low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (LI-SWT) did not significantly improve erectile dysfunction (ED) in men post-radical prostatectomy when compared to a sham procedure. Fewer than 20% of men in the LI-SWT group achieved erections sufficient for sexual intercourse. Even with nerve-sparing procedures, ED is […]
Researchers have found in a new study that Metformin, commonly used before and during pregnancy, may offer a safe and cost-effective option to reduce the recurrence of hyperemesis gravidarum in patients with a prior history. However further clinical trials were needed to validate its preventive use before conception to improve outcomes for both mother and […]
New Delhi: Delhi Police has issued a lookout circular (LOC) against Vicky Ramancha, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a pharmaceutical company, for allegedly duping a US-based firm of over Rs 180 crore in a fraudulent Ozempic supply deal. According to a recent media report in The Indian Express, officials said Ramancha misled Assure Global LLC, […]
India: Inhalation therapy remains a cornerstone in the treatment of obstructive, inflammatory, and infectious respiratory diseases, with inhalers often being a physician’s go-to device. However, their effectiveness is frequently compromised due to poor adherence and incorrect usage. Studies show that 30–60% of asthma patients and up to 80% of COPD patients commit at least one […]
Thiruvananthapuram: A controversy has erupted after the Head of the Nephrology Department at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital (MCH) publicly criticised Kerala’s post-mortem organ donation programme, the Kerala Network for Organ Sharing (KNOS/K-SOTTO), calling it a “complete failure.” In a social media post mourning the death of former nephrology head Dr Venugopal, the present HoD Dr Mohan Das said […]
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that although it did not decrease the incidence of new loop diuretic introduction in patients who were not on them at baseline, finerenone’s safety and effectiveness were constant across all diuretic subgroups, lowering total diuretic usage in patients with heart failure with mildly […]