Regulator-approved AI models used in eye care vary widely in providing evidence for clinical performance and lack transparency about training data, including details of gender, age and ethnicity, according to a new review led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Moorfields Eye Hospital. The analysis, published in the journal npj Digital Medicine, examined […]
A new international study led by researchers at McMaster University has identified the most effective and safest treatments for people suffering from chronic urticaria, more commonly known as chronic hives. Published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology on July 15, 2025, the study is the first comprehensive network meta-analysis to compare more than 40 […]
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG): Adult Sinusitis Update today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. The purpose of this multidisciplinary guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities in managing adult sinusitis and to provide explicit and actionable guidance that can be implemented across all clinical […]
Premature menopause has been described as a life-changing diagnosis with profound physical, psychological, and social consequences. Affected women not only experience the effects of estrogen deficiency, but they also experience the unanticipated loss of reproductive function. However, some women are more adversely affected by these changes than others. A new study helps explore reasons for […]
USA: A recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery has found a connection between the use of acid reflux medications and the likelihood of undergoing supraglottoplasty in infants diagnosed with laryngomalacia. The research, led by Dr. Habib Zalzal from the Department of Otolaryngology at Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC, sought to determine whether […]
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that behavioral therapy is as effective as drug therapy in managing overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. These results support considering behavioral therapy as a first-line treatment option in clinical guidelines for urinary symptoms in PD. The symptoms of OAB […]
According to a new study adjunctive application of placental extract gel in surgical periodontal therapy significantly improved healing outcomes. Additionally, periostin has shown potential as a reliable biomarker for monitoring periodontal wound healing. The elimination of the causative agent and the facilitation of tissue regeneration are the fundamental objectives of periodontal therapy. Various adjunctive agents […]
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has initiated action in 2,605 cases of drug overpricing from 31st March 1979 to 31st March 2025, involving an overcharged amount, along with interest and penalty, totaling Rs 9,950.10 crore. Of this, the government has so far recovered Rs 1,418.80 crore (ie. 14.25 percent) from the pharmaceutical […]
Hyderabad- In a shocking incident, as many as 32 students of a medical college in Hyderabad were found consuming drugs. This has come to light after Telangana’s Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) recently arrested two people on charges of supplying drugs. According to Omcomnews report, a total of 82 people have been […]
Rohtak: In a disturbing incident that has raised serious concerns about patient safety, a young man holding only a diploma in patient care assistance was caught treating patients at the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak, pretending to be his friend, who is a medical intern at the hospital. He was seen roaming […]