A woman’s cardiovascular risk can rise sharply after she goes through menopause, quickly catching up to men of a similar age and health profile, according to new findings presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session. Researchers said the study underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing early warning signs of heart disease […]
Exposure to high altitudes presents physiological challenges such as arterial hypoxemia, electrolyte imbalances, and periodic breathing, which can increase vulnerability to cardiac arrhythmias. Cardiac arrhythmias, including tachyarrhythmias and bradyarrhythmias, pose serious health risks, particularly in challenging environments such as high altitudes. However, the incidence and characteristics of arrhythmias in individuals undertaking extreme altitude climbs like […]
USA: A prospective cohort study has revealed an association between lower insulin sensitivity and albuminuria development, suggesting a role for insulin signaling in the pathogenesis of proteinuria. The findings, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism on February 28, 2024, highlight the potential of improving insulin signaling as a therapeutic strategy. The study implies that maintaining […]
Denmark: Findings from a randomized clinical trial have suggested potential adverse health effects from n–3 (ω–3) long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (n–3 LCPUFA) supplementation during pregnancy. The study was published online in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in its April 2024 issue. The researchers revealed that children of mothers receiving n–3 LCPUFA supplementation had an […]
A large multi-state electronic health record-based study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) VISION Network has found that COVID-19 vaccines are as effective for adults with anxiety or depression or mood disorders as for individuals without these common diagnoses. This is one of the first studies to evaluate COVID-19 mRNA vaccine effectiveness […]
India: A recent study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery revealed effective pain control with a transbuccal mucoadhesive patch of diclofenac sodium with fewer side effects and quicker analgesia than oral tablets. Swelling, pain, and trismus are the most common sequelae after surgical removal of mandibular third molars. They pose significant challenges for […]
The elimination of tuberculosis (TB) in the US relies on effective tests to detect individual risk of developing the disease, aiding in preventive interventions. However, the comparative performance of available TB tests—specifically, the tuberculin skin test (TST) and two interferon-γ release assays (IGRAs)—in predicting TB disease development remains uncertain. In high-risk populations, accurate prediction of […]
New Delhi: The District Consumer Court, Delhi recently directed an IVF facility, an IVF Head, and 2 Gynaecologists to pay Rs 7,48,230 to a pregnant patient, who underwent treatment at the facility. After admitting the patient for the delivery of her children, the hospital and its doctors failed to handle the case and referred her to another […]
A recent comprehensive study unveiled the real-world evidence of the effectiveness and safety of a biological drug, tildrakizumab, in treating patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. The key highlights of this study were published in the recent edition of Drugs in Context journal. This multicentric, prospective, observational study marks a significant stride forward to help understand the treatments […]
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Ohio, attention has been drawn to the potential dangers of everyday household chemicals on brain health. Published in the esteemed journal ‘Nature Neuroscience,’ the research reveals alarming insights into the adverse effects of commonly used disinfectants, furniture, and even toothpaste […]