Germany: A secondary analysis of the EAST-AFNET 4 randomized clinical trial, published in JAMA Cardiology, has highlighted that early rhythm control therapy remains effective and safe in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) irrespective of the presence of obesity or diabetes. The study was conducted by Andreas Metzner and colleagues from the German Center for Cardiovascular […]
USA: Preclinical research published in Circulation suggests that hypertriglyceridemia plays a significant role in the development and rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). AAA, a potentially fatal condition characterized by the dilation and rupture of the abdominal aorta, currently lacks effective pharmacological treatment. The study, led by Dr. Yaozhong Liu and colleagues from the University […]
A new study from Emory University reveals that maintaining optimal cardiovascular health can significantly improve overall physical and psychological well-being. Published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the study synthesizes findings from nearly 500 peer-reviewed studies. It confirms that the benefits of heart-healthy behaviors extend far beyond the heart, positively impacting brain […]
A new study published in the Annals of Medicine and Surgery showed that metformin use in patients with both asthma and metabolic syndrome significantly improved ACT scores, FEV₁, and FVC. A major global health concern that affects people of all ages is asthma. Nearly 235 million people are thought to have asthma globally, with high-income […]
USA: A recent multicenter study published in JAMA Surgery has demonstrated the potential of an exosome-based liquid biopsy assay, Destinex, for the early and noninvasive detection of gastric cancer (GC). The study, led by Silei Sui from the Department of Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, California, evaluated the […]
The retina places a large energy demand on the body, in part due to the activity of photoreceptors. These specialized cells are responsible for receiving light and transmitting visual information to the brain. Photoreceptor death is the cause of vision loss in many retinal diseases, and there are no effective therapies that improve their survival. […]
Recent investigation assessed the relationship between parity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurrence while considering additional influencing factors among a large cohort of Chinese women. The prevalence of GDM has significantly increased, particularly in China, driven by rising rates of obesity, advanced maternal age, and changing reproductive policies. GDM, associated with numerous adverse outcomes for […]
Sweat does more than just cool down an overheating body. Measuring the chemical makeup of an individual’s sweat-specifically the levels of chloride, a chemical component of salt-can serve as an early warning system to help inform the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that damages the lungs and digestive system. A group of researchers […]
For some patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy can cause severe, sometimes life-threatening side effects in those who carry certain genetic variants that can impact how their bodies process the drugs used to treat their disease. Testing for variants in two genes before starting chemotherapy can significantly improve patient safety […]
New Delhi: The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, key legislation governing India’s pharmaceutical sector, is set for further decriminalization under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Alongside the pharma law, the bill also proposes amendments to the Tea Act, 1953, […]