Jaipur: In a shocking case of violence against medical professionals, a medical officer at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Kochchur, Sikar, was allegedly slapped by an ASHA worker on Friday. The health department has ordered an inquiry, and the accused has been arrested. The incident occurred after the doctor issued a notice to […]
Pune: A woman who had donated a part of her liver to her husband tragically died after he passed away following a transplant surgery at Sahyadri Hospital in Pune, raising serious concerns about post-transplant complications. In response to the incident, the Maharashtra health department has issued a notice to the hospital, an official said. The transplant took […]
MUNO Indian Phenotype: A Silent High-Risk Candidate The Metabolically Unhealthy Non-Obese (MUNO) phenotype is a silent but high-risk profile, especially common among South Asians. Despite a normal BMI, these individuals have markedly higher visceral and liver fat, increased carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), and reduced insulin sensitivity and secretion, which significantly elevates the risk of T2D […]
A new study published in the journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases showed that in addition to reducing the incidence of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) by 72.9%, the recombinant herpes zoster vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a decreased risk of hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke in patients 50 years of age and older. […]
USA: A new study published in JAMA Oncology has revealed that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), widely used for type 2 diabetes management and weight loss, may have an impact on cancer risk among adults with obesity. The research, led by Hao Dai and colleagues from the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Indiana […]
A new study published in the BMC Cardiovascular Diabetology found the importance of a novel metabolic marker, the stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR), in predicting stroke risk-especially when combined with hypertension. The study used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), followed 9,682 stroke-free participants aged 45 years and older from 2011 through […]
Exercise can dramatically lower blood glucose levels and trigger hypoglycemia in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), even when insulin doses are adjusted. A new systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Diabetes Care, found that low-dose glucagon effectively reduces the risk of exercise-induced hypoglycemia and time spent below target glucose range (TBR) in this population. […]
A study published in Pregnancy suggests that inhaled technosphere insulin may be a safe alternative to rapid-acting insulin analogs for diabetes management during pregnancy. Cases demonstrated effective postprandial blood glucose control, and researchers recommend further studies comparing efficacy and safety with rapid-acting insulin analogs. The case series, conducted by researchers from the University of Texas, […]
USA: A large retrospective cohort study has revealed that the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with a 7% higher risk of developing new-onset diabetic retinopathy, although it did not increase the progression to proliferative retinopathy or diabetic macular edema. Regular eye screening is recommended for all patients taking these medications. The research, published […]
The identification of Chitinase-3-like protein 1 (CHI3L1) as a crucial biomarker in liver disease is revolutionizing how clinicians approach the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of various liver conditions. As a member of the glycoside hydrolase family 18, CHI3L1 is recognized for its unique ability to bind to ligands and influence multiple pathophysiological processes, despite lacking […]