Coimbatore: A shocking incident of alleged medical negligence has come to light at the Tirupur Corporation TSK Government Maternity Hospital, where a 35-year-old pregnant woman was reportedly given an expired glucose packet during a routine antenatal visit. The incident took place on Friday, sparked widespread public anger and led to a protest outside the hospital premises. According to the […]
An analysis of studies incorporating data from almost 30 million people has highlighted the role that air pollution-including that coming from car exhaust emissions – plays in increased risk of dementia. Dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease are estimated to affect more than 57.4 million people worldwide, a number that is expected to almost triple to […]
Japan: A recent case study published in BMC Nephrology has highlighted a rare instance of peritoneal dialysis (PD)-associated polymicrobial peritonitis that developed with a delayed onset following a root canal procedure. The researchers note that peritonitis remains a major concern in PD patients, increasing the risk of catheter removal and mortality. While invasive procedures, including […]
The FDA has approved delgocitinib cream as a topical treatment for moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema (CHE) in adults, according to the manufacturer’s announcement on July 23, 2025. ANZUPGO is an innovative steroid-free, topical pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor for adults with CHE.1 ANZUPGO inhibits the JAK-STAT pathway, specifically blocking the activity of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and […]
Topline results from a second phase 3 trial of AD109-an investigational oral therapy combining aroxybutynin and atomoxetine-were announced for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). AD109 aims to enhance oxygenation during sleep by improving upper airway muscle tone through its dual mechanism: antimuscarinic and norepinephrine reuptake inhibition. LunAIRo was a 12-month study that evaluated the […]
USA: A new study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science and presented at the 2025 ARVO Annual Meeting has identified critical comorbidities that may help predict early-onset age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Conducted by Ethan Wu and colleagues from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the study leveraged machine learning to examine how systemic […]
Finland: A recent study published in Acta Paediatrica has brought new insights into the detection of urinary tract abnormalities in children following a urinary tract infection (UTI). Conducted by Dr. Mikael Hakkola and colleagues from the University of Oulu in Finland, the study questions the prevailing practice of limiting ultrasound (US) screening to children under […]
Denmark: A large-scale Danish study suggests that long-term use of low-dose aspirin may help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence, although it does not appear to improve overall survival outcomes. The study, conducted by Elisabeth Solmunde and colleagues from the Department of Clinical Epidemiology at Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, examined the long-term […]
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association revealed that the use of diaphragm position on chest radiographs lacked the precision needed to accurately assess aerated lung volume and guide clinical decisions in infants in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Therefore it will be worthwhile to use a combination of clinical and diagnostic […]
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that helps clinicians identify brain activity patterns linked to nine types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, using a single, widely available scan-a transformative advance in early, accurate diagnosis. The tool, StateViewer, helped researchers identify the dementia type in 88% of cases, according to research […]