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Peritoneal dialysis patients with longer serum phosphorus time in range tied to lower mortality risk: Study

China: A multicenter retrospective cohort study has revealed an association between longer serum phosphorus time in range and a lower mortality risk among peritoneal dialysis patients. The findings, published in BMC Nephrology, highlight the importance of maintaining serum phosphorus levels within 1.13–1.78 mmol/L for peritoneal dialysis patients. Mineral bone disease (MBD) is a common complication […]

Persistent postoperative hyperglycemia tied to increased risk of mortality in patients undergoing elective craniotomy: Study

China: A recent study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery has shown an association of moderate and severe persistent postoperative hyperglycemia with an increased mortality risk compared with normoglycemia in patients undergoing an elective craniotomy. The association was observed regardless of whether patients had preoperative hyperglycemia. The impact of persistent postoperative hyperglycemia after craniotomy has […]

Aceclidine-based Eye Drops Effective in Treating Presbyopia, reveals phase 3 trial

The recent press release from a prominent biopharmaceutical company, LENZ Therapeutics, Inc. unveiled promising findings from its Phase 3 CLARITY study making a significant stride forward in the treatment of presbyopia. The study evaluated two formulations of aceclidine, LNZ100 and LNZ101 by demonstrating their potential to enhance the near vision in individuals with presbyopia. Presbyopia […]

Eli Lilly Gets CDSCO Panel Nod To Market Mirikizumab for ulcerative colitis in adults

New Delhi: Pharmaceutical major Eli Lilly has got marketing authorization from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for Mirkizumab Injection 300mg/15mL solution in vial and 100mg/mL solution in Prefilled Syringe (PFS) indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis in adult. This came after […]

Odisha Govt lays down stringent measures to curb fake doctors menace

Cuttack: In a significant move aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of citizens, the Odisha government has decided to establish anti-quack cells in all districts. The government has pledged to eliminate the presence of quacks, across the state.   Responding to the Orissa High Court, the government has outlined a series of measures to […]

Amritsar doctor arrested in case of cheating, forgery for death of patient in 2018

Amritsar: A city-based doctor from a private hospital located in the posh Ranjit Avenue area has been recently arrested on charges of cheating and forgery related to a case of alleged post-operative negligence resulting in a patient’s death.  The complainant in this case, Gokul Chand Aneja accused the doctor and the hospital staff of gross […]

Delhi HC directs Centre to decide plea to include Ayurveda, Yoga in Ayushman Bharat

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to treat representation as plea seeking the inclusion of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy within Ayushman Bharat, the national public health insurance scheme.  A bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora disposed of the public interest litigation (PIL) after asking the Union Ministry […]

Aurobindo Pharma arm gets 3 USFDA observations for AP injectable facility

Hyderabad: In a recent BSE filing, Aurobindo Pharma has informed that the new injectable facility of Eugia Steriles Private Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Eugia Pharma Specialities Limited and a stepdown subsidiary of the Company, situated at Parawada Mandal, Anakapalli District, Andhra Pradesh, has recently started the commercial operations. The United States Food and Drug Administration […]

Medical School Admissions: Professors in South Korea to file constitutional petition

Seoul: Medical professors in South Korea are preparing to challenge the government’s decision to increase medical school admissions, citing concerns over their constitutional rights. The move comes amid ongoing disruptions to the country’s medical services, triggered by a plan to add 2,000 new medical students next year to alleviate a shortage of doctors. The Medical Professors […]