Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts decreases. This is shown by two new studies from Karolinska Institutet. The results suggest that national guidelines for screening can help women get help earlier. Mental ill health in connection with pregnancy and childbirth can have long-term […]
Researchers have found in a new study that Calcium and PPI use, history of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), hemoglobin levels, and uric acid were identified as significant predictors of UGIB in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Therefore a validated nomogram based on these factors shows promise as a clinical tool for predicting UGIB risk in this […]
India: Researchers have found in a new study that Predicta Bioactive Bulk and 3M Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative showed equivalent effectiveness for restoring class V caries in high-risk patients. The randomized clinical trial, published in the Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, compared the clinical performance of a bioactive composite resin with a conventional […]
A recent study links exposure to radiation from medical imaging to a small-but-significant risk of blood cancers among children and adolescents. But do not panic. The study concludes the benefits of medical imaging outweigh the minimal risks. Funded by the National Cancer Institute, the study will help medical personnel make informed decisions about using imaging […]
UK: A U.K. study found that long COVID is associated with abnormal uterine bleeding but not with impaired ovarian function. Researchers noted a potential bidirectional relationship between long COVID and menstruation, while also highlighting that both COVID infection and vaccination have been linked to menstrual disruptions. The research, published in Nature Communications by Jacqueline A. […]
New Delhi: Altogether 15 researchers associated with the LV Prasad Eye Institute have been recognised among the world’s top 2% of scientists in the prestigious database curated by Professor John PA Ioannidis of Stanford University, in collaboration with the Elsevier Data Repository. Being recognised in Stanford University’s top 2% list of scientists acknowledges their pioneering research, […]
Indianapolis: Eli Lilly and Company has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Inluriyo (imlunestrant, 200 mg tablets), an oral estrogen receptor antagonist, for the treatment of adults with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2–), ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer (MBC) whose disease progressed after at least one line […]
Shujalpur: In a shocking case of bribery, a gynaecologist from Shujalpur has been accused of demanding and accepting a bribe from the family of a pregnant woman, despite conducting the delivery at the Shujalpur Government Hospital. According to the complainant, his daughter had been under the doctor’s care throughout her pregnancy. He alleged that from […]
Hyderabad: Dr Reddy’s Labs has appointed Gayatri Prabhu as Head Digital Marketing (Emerging Markets). Gayatri is a result-driven Digital Professional with 20 plus years of experience in driving Innovation, Digital Transformation and Business growth across Banking, Insurance and Pharma industry. She specialises in the areas of Transforming Offline Business to Digital, with key focus on New Customer Acquisition, […]
Panaji: The All India Institute of Ayurveda in Goa on Wednesday launched a joint Integrative Oncology Research and Care Centre. The initiative combines modern oncology with AYUSH systems of medicine to improve the quality of life of cancer patients, an official said. According to the PTI report, the inaugural clinic was conducted at the newly inaugurated Integrative Oncology […]