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Glucose Fluctuations Impact Cognitive Performance in Type 1 Diabetes Patients: Study

A recent research published in the Digital Medicine Journal explored the intricate relationship between glucose levels and cognitive function in individuals with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). This recent study employed cutting-edge continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology with cognitive ecological momentary assessment (EMA), that found unprecedented insights into how natural fluctuations in glucose affect cognitive performance. […]

Hypoplastic pitted amelogenesis imperfecta linked with Kindler epidermolysis bullosa: JAMA

A recent longitudinal study published in the JAMA Dermatology uncovered a significant association between Kindler epidermolysis bullosa (KEB) and hypoplastic pitted amelogenesis imperfecta which is a rare dental condition characterized by defective enamel formation. This research was conducted from 2003 to 2023 by marking a crucial step forward to understand the comprehensive impact of KEB, […]

Promising Results for Erenumab in Treating Episodic Migraine, shows APPRAISE Trial

In a novel trial, researchers have found that erenumab may be a more effective and tolerable option for patients with episodic migraine who have not responded well to previous oral migraine preventive medications (OMPMs). The findings, published in a recent issue of a prestigious medical journal, shed light on the potential benefits of early intervention […]

Non-invasive electromagnetic phrenic nerve stimulation in ICU Setting Key to Preventing Diaphragm Atrophy: CHEST

Electromagnetic stimulation of the phrenic nerve induces diaphragm contractions, but no coils for clinical use have been available. In original Research published in CHEST, researchers concluded that Bilateral transcutaneous non-invasive electromagnetic phrenic nerve stimulation (NEPNS) has proven to be a feasible option in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting, potentially offering the advantage of preventing […]

NEET 2024 on May 5: Here are Top 10 NIRF-ranked medical colleges

New Delhi- The National Eligibility and Entrance Test for Undergraduate Courses, also known as NEET UG, is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:20 pm in offline mode. Every year lakhs of aspiring students eagerly wait for NEET seeking admission into the top-ranked medical colleges in India. Here is […]

Kerala HC issues notice to Kozhikode hospital on Lesbian couple plea against conversion therapy

Kochi: In a significant legal development, a lesbian couple hailing from Malappuram has approached the Kerala High Court, levying serious allegations against their parents and the hospital for using forced conversion therapy on one of them. Some use conversion therapy without any scientific ground as a means to change someone’s sexual orientation.   The petitioners, […]

MBBS student held for impersonating a candidate in exam for Rs 5 lakh

An MBBS student from Agartala Medical College was recently arrested for impersonating a candidate to write the senior teacher (secondary education) Grade-2 exam-2022. Allegedly, the medico, who is studying as a first-year MBBS student at the medical college appeared in the science subject paper as a dummy candidate. For more information, click on the link […]

Medical AI tool uncovers breast cancer signs in 11 women that doctors overlooked

In a groundbreaking advancement for cancer detection, a medical AI tool named Mia has emerged as a potential game-changer in the fight against breast cancer. Developed by the British firm Kheiron Medical Technologies, Mia showcased its prowess during a mass trial conducted within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Covering 10,889 patients, the trial, implemented […]