The US food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared TytoCare’s AI-powered device, Tyto Insights for Lung Sounds, to detect rhonchi, adding to its existing capabilities for identifying wheeze and crackles. Designed for use in primary care settings and patient homes, the tool brings specialist-level lung sound detection to more accessible environments. With this latest clearance, […]
A new study published in the journal of The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology showed that children with maternal diabetes have a higher chance of developing neurodevelopmental problems and perform worse in these domains. Diabetes in the mother may change how the fetus develops its brain. Thus, to synthesize and assess the existing data about the […]
A new study published in the Journal of Dentistry unveiled a curious phenomenon in cosmetic dentistry that teeth whitening treatments may be more effective on upper canines when compared to their lower counterparts. Teeth bleaching remains one of the most sought-after aesthetic dental procedures, designed to counter both external and internal tooth discoloration. Yet, dental […]
Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that children diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are at significantly increased risk of premature death and serious long-term health complications. The findings, published April 22, 2025 in Hepatology, the scientific journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, come from […]
A new strategy for tuberculosis (TB) screening, proposed by a team of researchers led by Queen Mary University of London, provides a solution to problems with current TB screening, which does not always accurately detect disease. Simultaneously screening for both active and dormant TB infection could save lives, curtail infection rates, and rewrite the story […]
A new study published in the journal of Joint Bone Spine showed that dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) results in quicker complete tophus resolution compared to ultrasound in patients with gout. Gout is the most prevalent cause of inflammatory arthritis globally and is brought on by the accumulation of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals following prolonged hyperuricemia. […]
Researchers have discovered in a new study that high serum uric acid (SUA) levels are highly correlated with the risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with long-term diabetes. Eye and kidney complications of diabetes are a serious problem in clinical settings. The cross-sectional study at Shanghai General Hospital found […]
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala State Human Rights Commission on Tuesday directed the formation of a medical team under the Director of Medical Education to investigate the recent deaths due to rabies infection. Commission Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas directed the proposed team to submit a report in this regard within one month. According to the PTI report, in the order, the […]
Jaipur: In a big step towards improving hospital infrastructure, the Rajasthan government has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for government medical colleges and hospitals. The SOP, developed jointly by the Medical Education and Public Works Departments, aims to improve patient safety and ensure timely hospital maintenance. It was issued based on the directives […]
Vijayawada: In a latest development, the Andhra Pradesh Health Department has appointed renowned radiologist Dr Daggumati Sreehari Rao as the new Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, with Dr Gogineni Sujatha named as the Vice-Chairman. Previously, Medical Dialogues reported that six newly appointed interim members of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, including Dr […]