A new study published in the journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology showed that the possibility of vitamin D supplementation as an inexpensive adjuvant in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was supported by its association with a decrease in IBD-related ED visits, hospitalizations, and corticosteroid use. Providing vitamin D is undoubtedly the most […]
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow that progresses rapidly, making immediate treatment essential. While chemotherapy and targeted drugs have improved outcomes for some patients, many forms of AML remain resistant to treatment, and relapses are common. A new study sheds light on why certain types of AML […]
Researchers have found in a new study that Pneumococcal vaccination was associated with fewer hospitalizations and a milder course of COVID-19 in individuals with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD), suggesting a protective effect beyond its primary purpose. It has been suggested that vaccinations could induce a trained immunity able to decrease COVID-19 severity. Our primary aim […]
A group led by the Department of Neurosurgery at the Brain Research Institute, Niigata University, has successfully treated a patient with a brainstem glioma harboring a rare IDH2 mutation. The patient initially presented with a gradual loss of hearing in the left ear, and MRI showed a lesion at the left side of the brainstem, […]
Maternal well-being during pregnancy is crucial for the overall health of both the mother and the baby. Recent study aimed to investigate the impact of sociodemographic factors, obstetric variables, and maternal health literacy on pregnant women’s well-being during pregnancy. Well-being during pregnancy involves various dimensions such as subjective, social, and psychological aspects, making it an […]
France: A new study has found that using a combination of multiplex PCR (mPCR) testing and serum procalcitonin levels to guide antibiotic management in critically ill patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) did not significantly reduce antibiotic exposure or improve outcomes when compared to standard care. The findings of the MULTI-CAP randomized controlled trial were published […]
A new study published in the journal of Nature Scientific Reports highlighted the importance of copper as a micronutrient in maintaining cognitive function with age. This study found that there is an optimal level of dietary copper intake for older adults-intakes below this level may lead to cognitive decline, while higher levels offer no additional […]
Researchers have identified in a new study published in JAMA that repeated low-dose treatment with lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is safe but not substantially symptom-reducing in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A randomized controlled trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of microdosing LSD among patients with moderate to severe ADHD, with no difference in improvement […]
Madhya Pradesh- The Director of Medical Education (DME) of Madhya Pradesh is soon going to begin the MP State National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) Mop-Up round Counselling for the academic year 2025. In this regard, MPDME has released a schedule for the candidates who are willing to participate in the […]
Tripura- The Director of Medical Education (DME) Tripura is soon going to commence Round 1 of Tripura State National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 Counselling for admission to MBBS, BDS, BHMS & BAMS Courses in various colleges against the Tripura State Quota/Domicile seats. On this, DME Tripura has released a notification detailing the […]