Entries by aaron

PCKP has less risk of cement leakage than UPKP in treatment of vertebral compression fractures: study

Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) have become a significant public health concern due to the high morbidity and limited efficacy of conservative treatment. Conventional unilateral percutaneous vertebral kyphoplasty (UPKP) is beset by technical limitations, including the uneven distribution of cement and the inherent risk of leakage. Conversely, percutaneous curved kyphoplasty (PCKP) involves the creation of […]

New USC study links wildfire smoke exposure and heat stress to adverse birth outcomes

Exposure to wildfire smoke and heat stress can negatively affect birth outcomes for women, especially in climate-vulnerable neighborhoods, according to a recent study led by USC postdoctoral researcher Roxana Khalili, PhD. The investigation, just published in Environmental Science & Technology, is one of the first to show that living in areas more susceptible to the […]

Botox mitigates debilitating dry mouth in prostate cancer patients receiving radiopharmaceutical therapy: Study

A dual-protective approach using botulinum toxin (Botox) alongside an anti-nausea patch significantly reduces salivary gland toxicity in patients with metastatic prostate cancer undergoing PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy. The strategy led to a 30 percent decrease in PSMA uptake by the salivary glands without affecting the treatment’s cancer-fighting efficacy. This reduction may enhance treatment adherence and improve […]

E-cigarette and cannabis social media posts pose risks for teens, study finds

Teens who see social media posts showing cannabis or e-cigarettes, including from friends and influencers, are more likely to later start using those substances or to report using them in the past month, according to surveys done by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Viewing such posts was linked to cannabis use, […]

Pregestational and Gestational Diabetes Raise Postpartum Kidney Disease Risk: Study

Researchers have found that women with pregestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM) face a dramatically higher risk of postpartum kidney disease, and those with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) also experience elevated, though more modest, risks. This study was published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice journal by Amy Backal and colleagues. Rates of PGDM and GDM have […]

Pharma Firms To Face Periodic Inspection As HC Flags Effluent Risks

Sikkim: The High Court of Sikkim has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the unauthorised release of effluents and extraction of groundwater by pharmaceutical companies, while directing the State Government to conduct periodic inspections of the companies and finalise the Sikkim Springs and Groundwater (Regulation and Management) Bill, 2025. The Division Bench comprising […]

AstraZeneca expands Global Hub in Bangalore with Rs 166 crore investment

Bangalore: AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company, has announced the expansion of its state-of-the-art Global Hub in Bangalore. The new facility will house nearly 1300 employees, including 400 new jobs, supporting the company’s capabilities in AI-powered innovation across Research and Development, Global Business Services, IT, and Digital Health operations. This announcement represents AstraZeneca’s second major investment in […]

Telangana’s Husnabad to Get Its First Govt PG Medical College With 50 Seats

Telangana- Telangana’s Husnabad first government postgraduate medical college is going to be established soon. The government has approved 50 PG seats for the newly expanded 250-bed government hospital in the city. On Friday, Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha visited his constituency along with Ponnam Prabhakar, Tummala Nageswara Rao and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy. During this, the […]