Entries by aaron

Study: Iron plays a major role in down syndrome-associated Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a key connection between high levels of iron in the brain and increased cell damage in people who have both Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, researchers found that the brains of people diagnosed with Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease (DSAD) had […]

JAK Inhibitors Linked to Higher Cancer Risk in RA Patients: Study

Data from a large German registry has revealed that Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors used for rheumatoid arthritis are associated with significantly higher rates of malignancies compared to biologic agents. While some earlier studies showed mixed results, this study confirmed increased cancer risk overall, particularly in certain patient subgroups. The findings of the study have been […]

Early Induction Reduces Shoulder Dystocia Without Increasing Adverse Events, Suggests Study

UK: Researchers have found in a new study that shoulder dystocia occurred less frequently in the early induction group compared to standard care, while the incidence of serious adverse events remained similar between both groups. Published in The Lancet, the multicentre, open-label randomized controlled trial, known as the Big Baby trial, was led by Prof […]

91 per cent Nursing posts filled: PGI Chandigarh tells HC

Chandigarh: The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh has informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that 91.3% of its sanctioned nursing posts are currently filled, countering recent media reports which claimed that nearly 60% of these positions were lying vacant, leading to overcrowding and strain on hospital services. The High Court […]

Telangana announces 15 percent stipend hike for MBBS Interns, PG medical, MDS, Super-Speciality Doctors

15 percent Stipend Hike Announced for MBBS Interns, PG medical, MDS, Super-Speciality Doctors in Telangana In a major relief to the MBBS interns and doctors pursuing post-graduate and super-speciality courses in medicine and dentistry in government institutes across Telangana, the State Government has announced a 15 percent stipend hike. “…the Dlrector of Medlcal Educatlon, Telangana, […]

Pashamylaram Pharma blast kills 36; CM announces Rs 1 crore compensation

Hyderabad: In a tragic turn of events, the death toll from the explosion at Sigachi Industries Ltd’s pharmaceutical plant in Pashamylaram has climbed to 36, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy confirmed during his visit to the blast site on Tuesday. The devastating blast, which shook the industrial area, has also left several workers injured and many […]

Intensive BP Control May Raise Heart Risk in Those with Low Muscle Mass: Study

Researchers have discovered that tight blood pressure (BP) control can enhance cardiovascular risks in those with low muscle mass, but continues to provide protection to the brain. This was inferred from a new analysis of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT), a groundbreaking study that sought to learn about how aggressive BP goals influence […]

1 in 5 TB Survivors Develop COPD Within 11 Years, Shows Long-Term Korean Study

South Korea: A new multicenter study from South Korea has identified critical risk factors contributing to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in individuals treated for tuberculosis (TB), emphasizing the need for long-term respiratory monitoring. Published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, the research was led by Dr. Dong-Hyun Joo […]

Study Finds Strong Link Between Hearing Loss and Depression, Dysthymia

USA: A new study published in The Laryngoscope has revealed a compelling link between hearing loss and depression, emphasizing the broader mental health implications of auditory impairment. Conducted by Dr. Justin S. Golub and colleagues from the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, the study used […]