New Delhi: With an aim to demonstrate the safety and efficacy on lower back pain, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functioning under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has opined that Elevate Scientific should conduct the clinical investigation of Radiopaque Gelified Ethanol (Absolute Gel) on the Indian population. In addition, the expert panel suggested […]
New Delhi: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited has received approval from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) under CDSCO to conduct a Phase III clinical trial of its investigational dermatological product Tapinarof Cream 1%, aimed at treating plaque psoriasis. The decision was made during the SEC’s 7th meeting held on 23rd July 2025 at CDSCO headquarters, New […]
Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence is a rare and serious complication primarily observed in monochorionic monoamniotic (MCMA) twins, manifesting with acute impacts on both twins involved. With a historically low incidence of approximately 1%, the advent of advanced ultrasonography and assisted reproductive technologies may increase the observed frequency, potentially up to 1 in 40 […]
A new study published in BMC Nephrology has found that elevated levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) are significantly associated with an increased risk of diabetic nephropathy (DN), a serious microvascular complication of diabetes. Researchers analyzed data across multiple studies and concluded that hs-CRP—an inflammatory biomarker—may serve as a useful tool for identifying high-risk individuals […]
A two-drug combination for treating advanced kidney cancer had sustained and durable clinical benefit in more than five years of follow-up, according to a study published in Nature Medicine. The study reports final clinical data and biomarker analyses from the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-426 trial, which compared the drug combination pembrolizumab plus axitinib versus the single […]
A new study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology has found that vitiligo has a direct causal relationship with a number of autoimmune diseases, most notably rheumatoid arthritis (RA), type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), and alopecia areata (AA). Applying novel genetic analysis, this research provides strong evidence of a bidirectional causal relationship between vitiligo […]
Researchers have found in a new randomized clinical trial that modified open anterior mesh repair repair is a suitable option for groin hernia repair in women, especially in low-resource settings. Femoral hernias were highly prevalent, and exposing the femoral canal was crucial for their accurate detection. The study was published in JAMA Network by Alphonsus […]
Researchers have found in a new study that sildenafil citrate did not lower the incidence of adverse perinatal outcomes potentially associated with intrapartum hypoxia. Sildenafil citrate may increase uteroplacental blood flow. Its ability to reduce perinatal complications related to fetal hypoxia during labor is uncertain. A study was doe to compare the effectiveness of intrapartum […]
A new study published in the journal of International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology showed that the individuals with olfactory impairment (OI) had double the prevalence of cognitive decline (CD) when compared to people with normal olfactory perception. Due to the fact that OI is a common symptom of COVID-19 and that many patients have […]
Japan: A recent case report published in BMC Ophthalmology by Ayako Sadahide and colleagues from the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Hiroshima University Hospital, Japan, documents the first known instance of serous retinal detachment (SRD) accompanied by a retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) tear following PreserFlo MicroShunt (PMS) surgery. The minimally invasive glaucoma device is […]