Optical coherence tomography (OCT), a tool routinely used to diagnose and plan treatment for eye diseases, has now been modified to collect images of the inner ear. A proof-of-concept study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that OCT imaging can measure fluid levels in the inner ear, which correlate […]
Spain: Researchers have found in a new study that administration of 200 or 400 mg/day vaginal progesterone in late pregnancy for preterm birth prevention showed no impact on the cognitive or psychopathological outcomes of dichorionic twins at 6–9 years of age. The study was published online in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Recent […]
Taiwan: Patients who experience severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) could face a markedly higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases (ADs), according to a large population-based cohort study published in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. The study was conducted by Tzu-Min Lin and colleagues from the Division of Rheumatology, Immunology, and Allergy at Taipei Medical University Hospital […]
Sharing exam content will lead to cancellation, penal action: NBE warns NEET PG 2025 candidates The National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET PG) exam for the academic year 2025 was conducted recently. After the completion of the exam, the exam conducting body, the National Board of Medical Examination (NBEMS), has released an important alert for […]
Researchers have identified that some subgroups of patients with diabetes, older males, smokers, and White ethnicity, are at significantly increased risk of developing diabetic foot ulcer disease (DFUD), a severe condition with a poorer five-year survival rate than most cancers. The study was published in Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism by Safoora G. and colleagues. The […]
China: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Open has highlighted the alarming mortality rate among hospitalised adult patients with tetanus and identified key factors that significantly influence survival outcomes. The study, conducted by Zhenlin Chen and colleagues from the Department of Emergency, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, analysed data from 22 […]
USA: A substantial portion of patients diagnosed with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) go on to experience meaningful improvement in cardiac function, but they remain at notable clinical risk—emphasizing the continued need for guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT). The findings stem from a large, retrospective cohort study published in JACC by Dr. Kyung H. […]
Anxiety during anesthesia induction in children is a significant concern, associated with various adverse outcomes, including behavioral issues and prolonged induction times. Approximately 50-67% of pediatric patients experience this anxiety, highlighting the necessity for effective management strategies. Nonpharmacological interventions, such as parental presence, psychological therapy, and virtual reality, have been proposed as alternatives to pharmacological […]
Researchers have determined in a new study published in EClinicalMedicine that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), even at its earliest stages, have a substantially elevated risk of requiring hospitalization for serious infection. The results concluded that reduced kidney function and increased excretion of albumin in the urine are independently and stepwise related to increased […]
Researchers have found in a global study of over 63,000 pregnant women that low free thyroxine (FT4) levels and isolated hypothyroxinaemia are linked to a higher risk of gestational diabetes. Contrary to prior assumptions, subclinical hypothyroidism showed no significant association, suggesting that universal screening and treatment for it may not reduce gestational diabetes risk. Pregnancy […]