Entries by aaron

Pemivibart Shows Promise as Preventive Treatment for COVID-19, suggests study

A new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases highlights the potential of pemivibart, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, as a preventive therapy for COVID-19. Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of pemivibart in a phase 3 randomized controlled trial involving uninfected adults who were at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure. The results showed that a single […]

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome linked to worse surgical outcomes, higher costs, suggests study

Patients who develop alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) after major surgery face significantly higher risks of complications, longer hospital stays, and increased health care costs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). The findings underscore the need for screening before surgery and targeted interventions. Using the National Inpatient […]

Impact of kombucha, coffee, and turmeric beverages on the color stability of a single-shade versus a multi-shade resin-based composite: Study

A new study published in PeerJ has found that turmeric causes the most significant discoloration in dental resin-based composites (RBCs) compared to coffee and kombucha, with single-shade RBCs exhibiting poorer color stability than multi-shade composites. Researchers tested 60 composite specimens using two types of materials: a single-shade RBC with an advanced polymerization system (APS) (Vittra […]

Hypothyroidism May Lower Breast Cancer Risk, Especially After Menopause: Study

Researchers have found that women diagnosed with hypothyroidism may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, especially after menopause. This conclusion was drawn from a large Danish cohort study that followed over 1 million women for nearly two decades. The study published in the International Journal of Cancer was conducted by Allan J. and […]

Age at woman’s first period can offer clues about long-term health risks: Study

The age at which a woman has her first period can offer valuable clues about her long-term risk for conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and reproductive health issues, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif. The Brazilian study found that both early […]

Probiotics Pretreatment Boosts H. pylori Eradication Rates and Cuts Side Effects, Meta-Analysis Finds

China: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Annals of Medicine has found that administering probiotics before Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication therapy can significantly improve treatment success rates while minimizing adverse effects. The research, led by Shiyu Xiao and colleagues from the Department of Gastroenterology at Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science […]

NPPA Caps Prices of Ipratropium, Sodium Nitroprusside, Two Other Essential Drugs

New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, has fixed the ceiling prices of four scheduled formulations, bringing down the maximum permissible retail prices for widely used medicines across respiratory, cardiovascular, antiseptic, and critical care categories. The order was published via a Gazette notification dated August 1, 2025, under the […]

Shocking! 104 out of 125 MBBS students fail in AIIMS Gorakhpur Internal Exams

New Delhi: In a shocking outcome, altogether 104 MBBS students out of 125 students from the 2024 batch at AIIMS Gorakhpur have failed the internal examination of the second semester. The results of the internal examination, which tests students’ preparations before the final exam, have left the administration in shock. The failure of so many students […]

Addressing Ketoconazole Resistance: Exploring the Efficacy of Selenium Sulfide in Resistant Cases

Seborrheic dermatitis has long been treated with azoles, particularly ketoconazole, due to their effective antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.[1] treatments, available in various forms like shampoos and oral medications, work by reducing yeast levels on the skin, thereby alleviating symptoms.[1] However, the widespread and prolonged use of antifungals has led to a growing concern: the emergence […]

CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates SSB Multispeciality Hospital in Kailash Colony

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday inaugurated the SSB Multispeciality Hospital in Kailash Colony, which aims to provide round-the-clock medical services at reasonable rates, officials said. The hospital features advanced services such as a robotic knee replacement facility and has dedicated departments for gastroenterology, respiratory care, nephrology, and neuro and spine surgery, they […]