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Transforaminal nerve root block effective, minimally invasive intervention for lumbar radiculopathy: study

Transforaminal nerve root block (TFNRB) is a precise local injection technique used to target a particular inflamed nerve root that causes lumbar radiculopathy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Lumbar radiculopathy is characterized by radiating lower extremity pain following specific dermatomal patterns, typically resulting from nerve root compression or inflammation. While its management includes conservative treatment […]

Kids with poor posture during reading and writing suffer from both myopia and scoliosis: Study

A new study published in the journal of Frontiers in Pediatrics showed that adolescents with poor posture during reading and writing are more likely to suffer from both myopia and scoliosis. Improper reading/writing postures during near-work activities may be the cause of both myopia and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), two seemingly separate but mechanistically related […]

Use of weight loss drugs before bariatric surgery has soared in recent years, study finds

New research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery, signaling an evolution in the management of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. The research will be presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago, October 4-7.  “There’s no one-size-fits-all […]

Bimiralisib Gel Shows Strong Efficacy for Early-Stage Actinic Keratosis in Phase 2 trial

In phase 2 results, bimiralisib gel 2% demonstrated high efficacy and tolerability in treating actinic keratosis, achieving a 92% response rate in Olsen grade 1 lesions. The gel targets the PI3K/mTOR pathway, offering a novel, mechanism-based approach for managing early-stage skin lesions. The randomized, multi-center study evaluated topical bimiralisib gel as a field-directed treatment for […]

Flavonoids Show Therapeutic Potential in NAFLD Management: Study

A new meta-analysis suggests that flavonoid supplementation offers promising benefits for people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers reviewed 25 randomized controlled trials involving more than 1,600 participants to evaluate how different types of flavonoids—such as quercetin, anthocyanins, genistein, silymarin, and naringenin—affect liver health, blood lipids, and insulin sensitivity. The findings showed significant reductions […]

Meta-Analysis Reveals 54 Percent Increased Risk of AAA in Patients With H. pylori Infection

India: A new meta-analysis published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders has highlighted a potential connection between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The findings suggest that H. pylori may significantly elevate the risk of AAA, pointing to an underexplored target for preventive strategies in vulnerable adults. The study was […]

Consumer Court clears Lucknow hospital, doctor of medical negligence in bedsore death case

New Delhi: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently exonerated a Lucknow-based hospital and doctor from charges of medical negligence during the treatment of a 75-year-old patient. Earlier, the State Consumer Court had held the hospital and its management guilty for faulty nursing care resulting in the development of bedsores in the patient. However, while considering […]

Medical Negligence: Does Free Treatment Exempt Hospitals from Legal Liability?

The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC), Gujarat, recently held that even when the treating hospital has not charged any fees from the patient, the service provided by the hospital would fall within the definition of service and the patient would be considered as a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Such an observation […]