Japan: Researchers have found in a new study that duodenal laparoscopy–endoscopy cooperative surgery is a promising procedure offering better outcomes and a lower complication rate compared to endoscopic resection (ER). However, its indications and feasibility should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The study, published in the Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery by Dr. Koji […]
Researchers found that the application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in addition to current medical treatment significantly improves hearing gain in the case of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). SSNHL, an acute hearing impairment happening in thousands of individuals each year, is a challenging condition with unclear pathogenesis and variable responsiveness to treatment. The study […]
Phase 3 trials have demonstrated that tildrakizumab 100mg significantly improved ACR20 response rates in patients with active psoriatic arthritis at 24 weeks compared to placebo, marking a promising advancement in PsA treatment. Treatment with tildrakizumab 100 mg (ILUMYA) resulted in greater improvements in PsA signs and symptoms at Week 24 compared to treatment with placebo. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]