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A shift in testing for and managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) to much earlier in pregnancy (before 14 weeks) can prevent health complications for both the mother and baby, according to a new Series published in The Lancet. Series authors challenge the current approach to GDM management – which focuses on late GDM (24 weeks+) […]
New Zealand: In a landmark randomized clinical trial, diazoxide has emerged as a promising therapeutic option for the management of severe or recurrent neonatal hypoglycemia. This groundbreaking research offers new hope for infants at risk of life-threatening drops in blood sugar levels, presenting a potential paradigm shift in the approach to neonatal care. The randomized […]
Inhaling the synthetic opioid fentanyl may cause potentially irreversible brain damage (toxic leukoencephalopathy), warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after treating a middle aged man found unresponsive in his hotel room after snorting the drug. Leukoencephalopathy refers to inflammation and damage to the brain’s white matter-the network of nerve fibres that enable the […]
Recent research paper titled “The Experience of Anaemia and Ingesting Oral Iron Supplementation in Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study” aimed to understand the experience of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) and oral iron supplementation among pregnant women. The study explored the factors affecting compliance with oral iron supplementation and the awareness of potential consequences of untreated anaemia. […]
The incidence of central nervous system tumours in India ranges from 5 to 8 per 100,000 population. Tumours of the central nervous system constitute approximately 2% of all malignancies. Yearly incidence of brain tumours in India is 40,000-50,000 and 20 percent of them are children. The type of tumour and its clinical behaviour depends on […]
Automated system bests manual cleaning processes for reprocessing and lubrication of dental handpieces, finds a study published in the JADA Foundational Science. This work aimed to provide evidence for the importance of regular cleaning and care of dental handpieces. In addition, this study aimed to show that automated cleaning of dental tools may deliver superior […]
According to preliminary data from a multi-institution Phase III trial led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) achieved similar clinical outcomes and offered significant patient benefits when compared to traditional intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) as part of chemoradiation treatment for patients with oropharyngeal (head […]
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited the Netaji Subhas State Homeopathic Hospital in Rentas Colony, Sadhutilla on Wednesday, underscoring the government’s dedication to enhancing healthcare services, particularly in the realm of alternative medicine. During his visit, Dr Saha toured the hospital’s facilities, interacted with both medical staff and patients, and assessed the various services offered […]
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission recently directed Malappuram-based hospital and its doctor to pay Rs 50 lakh as compensation to a woman who gave birth to a child with 90% locomotor disability. It was alleged that neither the hospital nor the doctor had even given her any indication regarding the abnormality of the child […]
Nigeria: The administration of antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) has long been considered a cornerstone in preterm labor management, aimed at improving neonatal outcomes, particularly respiratory health. However, a recent study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth delves into the efficacy of ACS, specifically in babies born during the late preterm period, shedding light on its impact […]