Entries by aaron

Half of Abdominal TB Patients on ATT Develop Liver Abnormalities, Many Recover via Hepatic Adaptation: AIIMS Patna Study

India: A new prospective cohort study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology has shed light on the patterns of liver injury and recovery in patients with abdominal tuberculosis (ATB) undergoing anti-tuberculosis treatment (ATT).    Conducted by Abhishek Kumar and colleagues from the Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), […]

Stopping HRT leads to a period of higher risk of bone fracture for most women: Study

A new study has found that the bone fracture protection women get from menopausal hormone therapy (MHT, also known as HRT) disappears within a year of stopping treatment. In the new study, published in Lancet Healthy Longevity, experts from the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham, also found that in most cases, stopping […]

Study Uncovers role of vitamin C in skin regeneration

The skin acts as the body’s first line of defense against external threats. However, as we age, the epidermis—the outermost layer of skin—gradually becomes thinner and loses its protective strength. About 90% of the cells in this layer are keratinocytes, which originate from deeper layers of the epidermis and migrate upward, ultimately forming the skin’s […]

Predicting the Unpredictable: Study finds Insights into Intraoperative Hypotension through HPI Evaluation

In a recent study comparing the Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) values obtained from Acumen™ arterial pressure transducer and ClearSight™ continuous non-invasive blood pressure monitor, the primary objective was to assess the potential impact on intraoperative hypotension incidence and perioperative complications. Intraoperative hypotension is a significant concern due to its association with increased post-operative morbidities and […]

Recent advancements in treatment of age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains a leading cause of vision loss globally, with significant advancements in treatment options for both dry and wet AMD. As highlighted by Huang and colleagues, “Current therapies for dry AMD have limited effectiveness in halting the progression of geographic atrophy (GA), underscoring the need for innovative approaches”. One of the […]

Rotary Instrumentation May Improve Pediatric Root Canal Outcomes, but Standardized Research Needed: Study

A new study suggests that using rotary instrumentation in root canal treatments for primary teeth could improve obturation quality and postoperative comfort in children. The findings indicate potential benefits over traditional hand instrumentation, including more consistent filling of root canals and reduced discomfort after the procedure. However, researchers noted that the current evidence base is […]

FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Zongertinib for HER2-Mutated NSCLC

The FDA has granted accelerated approval to zongertinib (Hernexeos) for treating non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer patients with HER2 tyrosine kinase domain activating mutations. The kinase inhibitor is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have HER2 (ERBB2) tyrosine kinase domain activating mutations, […]

NMC says Granting FMG registration as per HC order ‘Arbitrary Relaxation’- Andhra medical council files review plea

Vijayawada: Filing a review petition before the Andhra Pradesh High Court, the State Medical Council has sought more time and clarification regarding the two verdicts delivered by the High Court, granting permanent registration to foreign medical graduates. This comes after issuing a seven-page clarification to Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC), the National Medical Commission (NMC) highlighted the importance […]

3 DM, MCh seats added in AIIMS INI SS July 2025 session open round, details

New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi has announced the revised seat matrix for the Open Round of Institute Allocation for admission to DM, MCh super-speciality courses under the INI-SS July 2025 session. DM Neurology now has one open seat each at AIIMS Patna and NIMHANS. For M.Ch. Trauma Surgery and […]

2 more doctors arrested in Hyderabad baby-selling racket

Hyderabad: The illegal surrogacy and baby-selling racket linked to Universal Srushti Fertility Centre in Secunderabad is getting bigger and more complicated with every passing day. Hyderabad police have now arrested two more doctors from King George Hospital (KGH) in Visakhapatnam for their alleged role in the case. The accused- Dr Vasupalli Ravi, head of anaesthesiology, […]