In a preclinical study, researchers found tamoxifen encourages uterine cell growth; the findings could change how some breast cancers are treated in the future Studies show that people receiving tamoxifen, a highly effective and commonly used therapy to treat breast cancer, face a 2- to 7-fold increased risk of developing uterine cancer within 2-5 years […]
A new study published in Scientific Reports has established that sarcopenia enhances middle-aged and older Chinese adults’ risk of hip fractures. The study was conducted by Huang S. and colleagues. These results highlight the pressing need for early identification and intervention measures for sarcopenia to curb hip fracture risk and its long-term effects on the […]
Premenstrual symptoms can manifest at any point after menarche and considerably affect women’s quality of life, mental health and personal and work relationships, especially in severe cases. Premenstrual symptoms can be divided into somatic and psychological components. Somatic symptoms include abdominal pain, cramps, nausea, breast pain and swelling, whereas psychological symptoms are further divided into […]
Rib fractures are common injuries in critically ill patients and often result in severe pain, impaired ventilation, and a higher risk of pulmonary complications. Optimal analgesic strategies are essential to ensure effective pain control, minimize opioid use, and reduce secondary complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure. While dexmedetomidine, a selective α2-adrenergic agonist, has shown […]
Researchers have found that patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) are at greatly heightened risk of developing all major histological subtypes of lung cancer, including adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and small cell carcinoma. The study was published in JAMA Network Open by Hui Xu and colleagues. The research identified that ILD almost doubles the risk […]
The FDA has approved a subcutaneous (SC) induction regimen of guselkumab (Tremfya) for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). This makes guselkumab the first and only IL-23 inhibitor to provide both SC and intravenous (IV) induction options for treating UC and Crohn’s disease, offering patients flexibility including self-administration from the start of […]
New Delhi: The Dental Council of India (DCI) has directed all dental colleges to upload details of BDS students admitted for the 2025-26 academic session on the DCI portal by November 5, 2025. Failure to comply will invoke Section 10B or 16A of the Dentists Act, implying that unreported admissions will be considered invalid. MCC, […]
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) is introducing innovative reforms in medical education to strengthen competency-based learning. Dr Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth, Chairman of National Medical Commission presided over the 11th Convocation Ceremony of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital today. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sheth highlighted […]
Jaipur: A major crisis is brewing in Rajasthan’s healthcare supply chain, with chemists and pharmacists across the state warning of an indefinite strike over unpaid government dues of nearly Rs 880 crore. The mounting backlog has left thousands of medical shops and suppliers struggling to stay afloat, sparking concerns of medicine shortages if the issue […]
Mumbai: After holding a state-wide strike on September 18 against the registration of homoeopathic practitioners with a Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP) under the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), doctors under the banner of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have now announced their next course of action. The IMA has decided to wait for seven […]