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Medical Bulletin 08/ April/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day: Does protein intake during pregnancy affectinfants’ facial features? A new study, published in Nature Communications, revealed a novel link between the child’s face and pregnancy lifestyle, specifically protein intake during pregnancy. A child is expected to share facial features with their parents. However, the face is […]

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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 […]

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What’s wrong with Delhi’s Health infrastructure? Status report in High Court

New Delhi: Describing the current status of the health infrastructure in the National Capital and what’s plaguing it, a committee constituted by the Delhi High Court has filed a comprehensive interim report with recommendations to improve the medical services in Delhi. The 267-page interim report has been drafted by the six-member committee headed by Dr […]

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Medical Bulletin 05/ April/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day: Use of cannabis impacts breast milk and lactation, finds study In a recent study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, researchers explored the impact of cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation. More specifically, they examined the effects of cannabinoids on lipid metabolism in the breast […]

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Kombucha tea may be linked to fat loss, finds study

According to research conducted at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and published in the journal PLOS Genetics, drinking kombucha tea may help reduce fat accumulation and lower triglyceride levels. When a person has too much fat stored within their body, particularly triglycerides, it can increase their risk for several health conditions, including […]

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Probiotic-rich Kombucha Tea may reduce fat, triglyceride and positively impact Host Metabolism: Study

Kombucha Tea (KT) has gained popularity for its potential health benefits, including protection against metabolic diseases. However, scientific evidence supporting these claims has been lacking. A recent study aimed to investigate how the probiotic microbes in Kombucha Tea impact host metabolism using the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. This study was published in the journal PLoS […]

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Health Bulletin 28/ March/ 2024

Here are the top health news for the day: Delhi Govt mandates CCTV recording of viva exams to safeguard female medicos Prioritising the safety of female medical students, the Delhi Government has directed all the hospitals and medical colleges under the Delhi Government to ensure that all the CCTV cameras installed there are functional at […]

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Study suggests that estrogen may drive nicotine addiction in women

A newly discovered feedback loop involving estrogen may explain why women might become dependent on nicotine more quickly and with less nicotine exposure than men. The research could lead to new treatments for women who are having trouble quitting nicotine-containing products such as cigarettes. Powered by WPeMatico

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Why UCPMP-2024 Needs Teeth: Moving Beyond Voluntary Compliance

Preamble In the landscape of pharmaceutical marketing ethics, the UCPMP (Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices) has been a cornerstone, albeit with limited efficacy. The inception of UCPMP-2014 as a voluntary framework aimed to instil Good Marketing Practices within the Indian pharmaceutical industry, yet its lack of enforcement mechanisms rendered it toothless against transgressions. Fast […]

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Experimental gene therapy for giant axonal neuropathy promising in clinical trial: NEJM

An investigational gene therapy for a rare neurodegenerative disease that begins in early childhood, known as giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), was well tolerated and showed signs of therapeutic benefit in a clinical trial led by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Currently, there is no treatment for GAN and the disease is usually fatal by […]