In a new study, curcumin lozenges demonstrated comparable pain relief to triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% paste after one and two weeks, while also reducing lesion size, pain, and burning sensation. The findings, published in Cureus by Harakh Chand Baranwal, Neelam Mittal, and colleagues, suggest that curcumin may serve as a safe and effective therapy for oral […]
Diagnosis of Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis (SNRA) is based on clinical, radiological, and MRI findings with set criteria. High specificity is provided by plain X-rays in the differential diagnosis of rheumatic disorders. In the study by C Rex et al of pelvis X-rays, they found that ischiopubic ramus enthesopathy was more common than sacroiliitis and they […]
A meta-trial of randomized clinical studies across six countries has found that inhaled heparin significantly reduced the need for intubation, overall mortality, and in-hospital death among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. A widely available and affordable drug has been shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients, according to a new international study led by […]
Research published in Cancer Discovery suggests that high consumption of the artificial sweetener sucralose may reduce the effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in cancer patients. The research revealed that sucralose disrupted the balance of the gut microbiota, inhibited T cell function and metabolism, and eventually dampened the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), i.e., […]
New Delhi: In the wake of the tragic child deaths in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a strong directive to all State and Union Territory Drug Controllers, calling for strict enforcement of the Drugs Rules, 1945, with specific emphasis on the mandatory […]
A new study published in the journal of Mayo Clinic Proceedings showed that kidney stones are 15% to 22% more common in shift workers, with night shift workers having the highest risk. A developing employment trend in contemporary culture, shift work interferes with circadian rhythms and modifies a number of physiological and behavioral processes. According […]
The EVEREST trial directly compared biologics in severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and coexisting asthma, and found that dupilumab (Dupixent) was superior to omalizumab (Xolair). At week 24, dupilumab achieved better results across all primary and secondary efficacy endpoints. The findings were published in the recent issue Lancet Respiratory Medicine. CRSwNP is a chronic […]
South Korea: A new large-scale population-based study published in Scientific Reports has identified a noteworthy link between allergic diseases and an increased risk of developing optic neuritis (ON). The research highlights the need for heightened clinical vigilance and further exploration into the shared inflammatory mechanisms connecting allergic and autoimmune diseases. Drawing data from the Korean […]
Turkey: Researchers have found in a new study that the use of vaginal progesterone may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, especially with longer duration and early initiation in pregnancy, suggesting the need for repeat glucose tolerance testing beyond 24–28 weeks. The research, published in the Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, explored whether progesterone prescribed […]
Taiwan: A large population-based cohort study has revealed that adults diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) face a significantly higher risk of developing certain psychiatric disorders, particularly major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD). The study, published in the Journal of Medical Virology by Hui-Chin Chang and colleagues from the Evidence-based Medicine Center, Chung Shan […]