Entries by aaron

Amidst NMC inspection bribery scandal, demand for restructuring NMC intensifies

Amidst controversy over NMC inspection bribery scandal, demand for restructuring NMC escalates Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the corruption case involving inspection-related malpractice in the medical education sector in India, the institutions have urged the Prime Minister of India (PMO) to ensure the strengthening of the National Medical Commission (NMC) for autonomous, transparent, and accountable […]

Delayed Puberty in Boys Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Study

A new study study presented at a joint meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and the European Society of Endocrinology, boys who experience delayed puberty are 2.5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes in early adulthood. This increased risk is independent of weight and socioeconomic status, highlighting pubertal timing as a […]

High HDL-C Linked to Increased Risk of Low Muscle Mass in Older Men: Study Reveals

China: A recent study conducted in China has shed light on a surprising link between high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)—often termed “good cholesterol”—and a greater risk of low muscle mass in older adults, especially men. The research, published in Frontiers in Endocrinology, was led by Dr. Weixiao Zhang from the Department of Nuclear […]

New credit card-sized TB test could close the diagnostic gap in HIV hotspots: Study

Current tuberculosis infection tests struggle to detect the disease in those with HIV. A common co-infection, HIV can hide TB from traditional tests by eliminating the immune cells relied upon to sound the alarm. While more than 90% of the 2 billion TB cases worldwide are latent-symptom-free and not contagious-the weakening of the immune system […]

Benzodiazepine Breakthrough: Enhancing Anesthesia for TAVI with Remimazolam, finds study

Recent study investigates the perioperative management of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) using remimazolam, a short-acting benzodiazepine, in combination with flumazenil, contrasting it with sevoflurane. The hypothesis posited that this combination could significantly reduce emergence time when compared to traditional sevoflurane anesthesia. Methodology A prospective, randomized, open-label trial was conducted, enrolling 60 patients […]

Low Fluid Removal Rate in AKI Patients Linked to Higher Mortality: Study

Researchers have discovered that a low rate of fluid removal in patients with severe acute kidney injury (AKI) receiving continuous dialysis is related to a highly increased risk of dying within 90 days. In one of the largest retrospective studies at the University of Chicago, patients with less aggressive removal of fluids in the initial […]

MetS Increases Mortality Risk in Stroke Patients After Intravenous Thrombolysis: Study

A new study from Shanxi Bethune Hospital revealed that metabolic syndrome (MetS) significantly worsens outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) who receive intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). The findings were published in the recent issue of Frontiers in Neurology. This prospective cohort study from January 2022 to December 2023, examined 292 AIS patients who underwent IVT. […]

Socioeconomic Factors May Overshadow Racial Emphasis in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Study Shows

USA: A recent study has revealed that patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) are more likely to live in affluent areas, as determined by their Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), compared to those with alopecia areata (AA). The researchers argue that the traditionally held belief that FFA predominantly affects certain racial groups may reflect underlying socioeconomic […]