Sweden: A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has suggested the involvement of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in the development of common psychiatric disorders. The population-based cohort study of more than 200,000 individuals revealed that high levels of triglycerides and glucose and a low level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) were associated with a higher […]
Denmark: A recent study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology has revealed significantly higher calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) levels in rosacea patients even after adjusting for sex and age. CGRP levels were unaffected by several factors, including sex, age, BMI, rosacea subtypes, migraine, comorbidities, or ongoing treatments. The findings […]
Diabetes, anemia and old age may increase risk Dacron-cuffed catheter related infection among hemodialysis patients suggests a study published in the BMC Nephrology. A study was done to provide theoretical basis for prevention of a Dacron-cuffed catheter related infection (CRI), the risk factors of CRI in hemodialysis patients were systematically evaluated. Eight databases, including PubMed, […]
China: A recent study investigating the efficacy of appendicoscopy utilizing single-operator cholangioscopy (SOC) in managing acute obstructive appendicitis revealed a high success rate of the procedure with a technical success rate of 96.4% & a clinical success rate of 91.8%. The mean procedure time was 20.9 minutes, and 99.1% of patients experienced rapid relief of […]
New Delhi: Reviewing the justification presented by the drug major Torrent Pharmaceutical, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval to manufacture and market the fixed-dose combination (FDC) Alogliptin Benzoate eq. to Alogliptin 25mg/25mg plus Pioglitazone Hydrochloride USP eq. to Pioglitazone 15mg/30mg film-coated tablet. This came […]
Hyderabad: Through a recent BSE filing, Dr Reddy’s Labs has informed that the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, namely, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories SA, Switzerland, (referred to hereinafter as “Dr. Reddy’s Swiss”) has entered into Stock Purchase Agreement for sale/ disposal of its entire stake in Dr Reddy’s Venezuela C.A., Venezuela, the wholly owned subsidiary of Dr. Reddy’s […]
Thiruvananthapuram: Around 200 doctors from Kerala, who completed their postgraduate studies this year, are upset with the decision of the Travancore-Cochin Medical Council (TCMC) to deny their registration. The medical council decided not to register these doctors noting their courses were not recognised by the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI), now the National Medical Commission […]
A recent study published in Kidney International highlights the concerning correlation between the widespread use of skin fairness creams and an increase in kidney problems in India. The obsession with fair skin in society has fueled a lucrative market for these creams, but their high mercury content poses serious health risks, particularly to the kidneys. […]
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday announced the successful transportation of a tissue sample via drone from a peripheral hospital to a tertiary setting for advanced pathological testing. This innovative approach aims to expedite the determination of whether the resected tissue is cancerous, potentially revolutionizing surgical decision-making. For more details, check out […]
New Delhi: A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that 45 per cent of prescriptions deviated from standard treatment guidelines, with nearly 10 per cent involving “unacceptable deviations”. The potential consequences of these deviations could have led to increased cost for patients and probability of increase in the number […]