Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases the risk of dementia, suggests the largest combined observational and genetic study to date, published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine. Even light drinking-generally thought to be protective, based on observational studies-is unlikely to lower the risk, which rises in tandem with the quantity of alcohol consumed, the […]
UK: Researchers have found in a new study that methylphenidate did not significantly reduce fatigue severity in patients with advanced cancer after 6 (± 2) weeks of treatment. However, it was found to be safe and well-tolerated. The phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, published in Health Technology Assessment and led by Dr. Patrick Stone and […]
Researchers have found in a new nationwide population-based study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders that patients with Graves’ disease face a significantly higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders compared with the general population, highlighting the complex interplay between thyroid autoimmunity, neuropsychiatric health, and long-term disease management. The study analyzed a large cohort of […]
Food noise refers to obsessive and intrusive thoughts about food and eating. This preoccupation with food can hinder healthy lifestyle implementation and lead to overeating, making weight loss difficult. Previous research has found that 57% of people who have living with overweight or obesity have experienced food noise, although few are familiar with the term. […]
Recent study investigated the relationship between second-trimester anthropometric obesity indicators and cesarean section (CS) in Chinese pregnant women, aiming to identify effective predictors to reduce unnecessary CS rates. The research highlighted the increasing global CS rates and the associated short- and long-term risks for both mothers and infants. Maternal obesity during the second trimester has […]
A new study has found that the ferritin-to-albumin ratio (FAR), a biomarker that reflects both inflammation and nutritional status, can predict short-term mortality in critically ill patients with non-COVID-19 pneumonia. The findings highlight how routinely available blood tests may offer valuable insights into patient outcomes, providing a practical way to identify those at higher risk. […]
New Delhi: The Allahabad High Court has quashed the summoning order issued against Associated Biotech and its directors in a drugs (Amoxycillin) quality case, holding that the trial court failed to comply with statutory safeguards and passed a “cryptic and unreasoned” order. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikas Budhwar, who examined whether the Special […]
Denmark: A major study of laser correction for short-sightedness shows that the procedure is as safe and effective in older teenagers as it is in adults, according to research presented today (Tuesday) at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). Short-sightedness, or myopia, affects around a third of children […]
New Delhi: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently upheld the charges of medical negligence against a Karnataka-based hospital, which was told to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a patient. Previously, while considering the matter, the District Commission had held the neurosurgeon negligent and directed him to pay Rs 15 lakh compensation to the […]
China: Using a simple nasopharyngeal airway before painless gastrointestinal endoscopy can dramatically cut the risk of dangerous oxygen drops in obese outpatients, new research in Respiratory Medicine has reported. The prospective randomized trial found that inserting the soft airway tube ahead of the procedure nearly eliminated hypoxemia—episodes of low blood oxygen—without causing extra discomfort or […]