Entries by aaron

More Sit-to-Stand Transitions May Lower Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women: Study

A new study published in Circulation has revealed that increasing the number of daily sit-to-stand transitions can significantly lower diastolic blood pressure in postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity, offering a simple, low-cost strategy to improve cardiovascular health. Researchers found that participants who performed more frequent sit-to-stand movements throughout the day experienced measurable reductions in […]

Lebrikizumab Shows Strong Efficacy and Safety in Atopic Dermatitis: Study

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease that significantly impacts quality of life and often requires systemic therapies for patients with moderate-to-severe disease. With increasing focus on targeted biologic therapies, anti–IL-13 monoclonal antibodies have emerged as a promising treatment option for patients inadequately controlled with conventional therapies. Findings from the BIOREP registry […]

Cholecystectomy Linked to Higher Risk of MASLD, Especially in Patients with Multiple Metabolic Risk Factors: Study

South Korea: A large population-based study from South Korea has revealed a significant association between cholecystectomy—the surgical removal of the gallbladder—and an elevated risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), particularly in individuals with multiple cardiometabolic risk factors. The research, conducted by Dr. Hyuk Soo Eun and colleagues from the Department of Internal […]

Vision loss, damage could be tied to eye pressure, study finds

One of the world’s leading causes of irreversible vision loss could begin with elevated eye pressure, according to a recent study published in the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Yi Hua, a biomedical engineering professor at the University of Mississippi, partnered with researchers at the University of Pittsburgh to study how ocular hypertension – elevated eye […]

Rs 180 Crore Ozempic Fraud: LOC Issued Against Pharma Firm CEO

New Delhi: Delhi Police has issued a lookout circular (LOC) against Vicky Ramancha, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a pharmaceutical company, for allegedly duping a US-based firm of over Rs 180 crore in a fraudulent Ozempic supply deal. According to a recent media report in The Indian Express, officials said Ramancha misled Assure Global LLC, […]

Indian Pulmonologists Release Evidence-Based Expert Review for Optimizing Nebulization in the Management of Obstructive Airway Disorders

India: Inhalation therapy remains a cornerstone in the treatment of obstructive, inflammatory, and infectious respiratory diseases, with inhalers often being a physician’s go-to device. However, their effectiveness is frequently compromised due to poor adherence and incorrect usage. Studies show that 30–60% of asthma patients and up to 80% of COPD patients commit at least one […]