A new study published in Nature Scientific Reports showed that benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) were more likely to occur in people with chronic diseases. The growth of the prostate’s stromal and epithelial cells is the hallmark of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is linked to an elevated risk in […]
Researchers at UCL have tested a new scoring system to measure the risk of stroke in patients with narrowed arteries due to atherosclerosis, which could prevent unnecessary surgeries and stents. Atherosclerosis is a condition where the blood vessels become narrowed and hardened due to the buildup of plaque, including in the carotid arteries, which carry […]
Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at long-term effects of early maternal depression on children, underscoring the need to provide adequate support for mothers who might be struggling. […]
A recent study from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute uncovered potential molecular evidence linking human papillomavirus (HPV) to thyroid eye disease (TED). These findings published in the Journal of American Medical Ophthalmology suggest that viral infections, particularly HPV18, may play a previously unrecognized role in the onset and progression of TED through a process called molecular mimicry. TED […]
Spinal anaesthesia (SA) is frequently associated with hypotension during caesarean sections (CS), with reported occurrences between 30% to 83%. To mitigate this complication, various preventive measures have been explored, including uterine tilting, crystalloid or colloid preloading, and the use of vasopressors. Recent meta-analyses suggest the effectiveness of vasopressors such as mephentermine and phenylephrine, albeit with […]
Mumbai: Global pharma major Lupin Limited has announced that the company has launched Eslicarbazepine Acetate Tablets, 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, and 800 mg, following the approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) from the U.S. FDA. The product is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and […]
Mathura: In an Anti-Corruption crackdown, a government doctor, his private practitioner wife, a pharmacist, and a driver were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly extorting money from police recruitment candidates by threatening them with medical disqualification. The arrest was made at a private hospital run under the name of the doctor’s wife. Authorities seized Rs 1.3 lakh […]
SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Lower Hyperkalemia Risk and Improved RAASi Continuation suggests a new study published in the JAMA . Hyperkalemia is a common complication of taking a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor (RAASi). Post hoc analyses of large randomized clinical trials suggested that the addition of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) may attenuate this risk. It […]
UK: A recent individual-participant-data meta-analysis has highlighted the potential benefits of adding high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays to traditional risk-prediction methods for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), suggests that incorporating these biomarkers into current risk models results in a modest but meaningful improvement in predicting […]
In a new National Institutes of Health-funded study led by scientists at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have determined that low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, may promote a breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier, an important boundary that regulates the flow of nutrients, waste and water in and out of the […]