Entries by aaron

Mfn2 and Preeclampsia: Study Exploring a Potential Game Changer in Maternal Health: Study

Recent study investigates the expression of mitofusin 2 (Mfn2) in placentas and peripheral blood from patients with early-onset preeclampsia (eoPE) and late-onset preeclampsia (loPE), exploring its potential as a diagnostic and therapeutic target for preeclampsia. Preeclampsia, a serious condition occurring after 20 weeks of gestation, presents significant morbidity and mortality risks, particularly differentiating between eoPE […]

75 percent MBBS fee hike at Odisha private medical colleges

Bhubaneswar: Medical education in Odisha is going to get costlier as an announcement has been made regarding a steep fee hike for the MBBS and PG medical courses in the private medical colleges across the State. MBBS fees at three private medical colleges, including Hi-Tech Medical College Bhubaneswar, DRIEMS Medical College Cuttack, and Hi-Tech Medical College […]

9-year-old dies of Rare Brain Infection in Kerala

Following the death of a 9-year-old girl from amoebic encephalitis— a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by free-living amoeba commonly found in contaminated water, health authorities in Kozhikode have issued a high alert. The child was first admitted to a local hospital last week with a high fever. As her condition worsened rapidly, […]

Health Bulletin 18/August/2025

Here are the top health stories of the day: Tirunelveli Medical College doctor removed over alleged fabrication of Road Accident Case A doctor at Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital (TvMCH), accused of fabricating medical records by falsely stating that the road accident victim was intoxicated at the time of the incident, has been removed from his […]

Woman loses Rs 2.10 lakh to Fake UK doctor on social media

Lucknow: A healthcare worker from Lucknow has been duped of Rs. 2.10 lakh by a man posing as an England-based doctor on social media on the pretext of sending her gifts. The cybercrime wing has registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. Also Read:Kerala Doctor loses Rs 4.43 crore in WhatsApp Trading fraud According […]

Saliva testing may reveal early signs of diabetes and obesity, reveals research

Measuring elevated levels of insulin in blood, called hyperinsulinemia, is a proven way to measure metabolic health and can show risk of developing future health concerns, including Type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Now, a team of UBC Okanagan researchers has found that measuring insulin levels in saliva offers a non-invasive way to do […]

Amiodarone Linked to Higher Risk of Thyrotoxicosis in AF Patients: Study

A new study published in the journal of Heart Rhythm showed that in individuals with atrial fibrillation, amiodarone therapy was independently linked to a higher incidence of thyrotoxicosis. A common treatment for potentially fatal arrhythmias is amiodarone. Despite the fact that amiodarone has few adverse effects, 15-20% of patients may experience thyroid dysfunction. Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis […]

Thigh Muscle Fat May Signal Greater Metabolic and Heart Disease Risk: Study Shows

Spain: A study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism suggests that intermuscular fat — though not visible like abdominal visceral fat — is metabolically active and may contribute to chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and muscle dysfunction, increasing the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. The research, led by Alba Camacho-Cardenosa from the Sport […]

FDA Approves Tonmya for Fibromyalgia

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tonmya (TNX-102 SL), a sublingual formulation of cyclobenzaprine HCl for the treatment of adults with fibromyalgia. This marks the first new drug approval for fibromyalgia in over 15 years, offering a much-needed option for patients. Tonmya is designed to target two core aspects of the condition-nonrestorative sleep […]

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio Linked to Poor Outcomes in CKD and MACE: Study

A new study published in the journal of BMC Nephrology showed that neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) shows a significant association with all-cause mortality, major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), cardiovascular mortality, and adverse renal outcomes in chronic kidney disease (CKD).  About 10% of people worldwide suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a progressive illness linked to higher […]