Entries by aaron

Addition of Metronidazole to Cefazolin Reduces Surgical Site Infections risk in Gynecologic Surgery, finds study

Surgical site infections (SSI) pose a considerable risk in gynecologic cancer surgery due to their potential for complications such as wound dehiscence, abscess formation, and prolonged hospitalization. These infections not only impact patient morbidity and mortality but also contribute to increased healthcare costs. To mitigate this risk, pre-operative antibiotic prophylaxis is routinely administered. Cefazolin is […]

Novel CT exam reduces need for invasive artery treatment, study finds

A new study showed that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization procedure. The findings were published as a Special Report in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Doctors use coronary CT angiography (CTA) to diagnose narrowed […]

Study reports high success rate for spontaneous space closure in patients treated with early extraction of first permanent molar

Sweden: The early extraction of the first permanent molar (FPM) in orthodontic treatment has long been a debatable topic among dental professionals. A recent retrospective records-based cohort study published in The Angle Orthodontist sheds new light on this subject, focusing specifically on spontaneous space closure following first permanent molar (FPM) extraction. “The success rate of […]

Breakthrough Ultrasound Technology Offers Noninvasive Pain Relief through Brain Modulation, reveals study

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have explored the potential of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) to noninvasively target and modulate the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC), a key brain region associated with pain and autonomic processing. The findings present a promising avenue for noninvasive therapeutic interventions in pain management.   The study results were published in The […]

Netarsudil and latanoprost combo useful fixed dose option for open-angle glaucoma and IOP: Study

A recent study published in the Graefe’s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology compared the effectiveness and safety of two fixed-dose combination (FDC) ophthalmic solutions for treating open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and ocular hypertension (OHT). This study evaluated the efficacy of the FDC of netarsudil 0.02%/latanoprost 0.005% (NET/LAT; Roclanda®) against bimatoprost 0.03%/timolol maleate 0.5% (BIM/TIM; Ganfort®). Over […]

Compounds in female ginseng could lead to new osteoporosis treatments, claims study

With ever-increasing life expectancy comes the challenge of treating age-related disorders such as osteoporosis. Although there are effective drugs for treating this metabolic bone disease, they can be expensive and have side effects, limiting their availability to some people. In the search for alternative drug candidates, researchers reporting in ACS Central Science have discovered and […]

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Gets CDSCO Panel Nod to Study Lobeglitazone Sulfate, Glimepiride FDC Table

New Delhi: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a major pharmaceutical company, has received approval from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) operating under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to conduct Phase IV clinical trials for the antidiabetic drug combination of Lobeglitazone Sulfate 0.5 mg and Glimepiride 1 mg tablet. However, this approval is subject to the condition […]