Kefir May Modulate Gut and Oral Microbiota, but Evidence Remains Inconsistent, reveals study Dr Riya Dave5 Jan 2026 9:30 PM ISTKefir has the potential to affect the gastrointestinal and oral microbial ecosystem, but there is insufficient evidence to support the concept...
High-dose antibiotic does not reduce mortality in tuberculous meningitis: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Jan 2026 9:15 PM ISTEach year, 11 million people worldwide develop tuberculosis, and about 1.4 million die from it. Meningitis occurs in 1-2% of patients and is the most...
High-Dose HCQ Tied to Better Symptom Control in SLE With Lower Adverse CV Events: Study Medha Baranwal5 Jan 2026 8:45 PM ISTTaiwan: Analysis of national data from Taiwan shows that hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), despite known long-term risks such as retinopathy, remains a...
Irregular Menstrual Cycles Linked to Higher Risk of Heart and Metabolic Diseases, Finds Meta-Analysis Medha Baranwal5 Jan 2026 8:15 PM ISTEgypt: Women with irregular menstrual cycles may face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, a recent meta-analysis...
AmblyoPlay App Improves Vision and Motor Skills in Children With Amblyopia, suggests research Medha Baranwal5 Jan 2026 8:15 PM ISTTurkey: A pilot study published in BMC Ophthalmology suggests that a gamified, app-based multimodal visual therapy may offer meaningful benefits for...
Common TB Drug, Rare Blood Reaction: Case Report Links Ethambutol to Platelet Drop Medha Baranwal5 Jan 2026 8:00 PM ISTFrench Guiana: A rare but clinically important adverse reaction linked to ethambutol has been highlighted in a new case report published in the...
Topical Clascoterone 5% Shows Significant Hair Regrowth Without Systemic Effects in topline data Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Jan 2026 8:00 PM ISTClascoterone 5% topical solution, an anti-androgen that targets the hair follicle androgen receptor without measurable systemic absorption,...
Short-Term Vitamin D Supplementation May Impact Diastolic BP and Lipid Levels: Study Dr Riya Dave5 Jan 2026 9:00 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that daily oral vitamin D supplementation (1000 IU; 40-67 IU/kg body weight) for 42 days was associated with a...
Traditional Chinese Medicine Injections Show Potential Benefit in elderly With Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Study Dr Riya Dave4 Jan 2026 10:30 PM ISTTraditional Chinese medicine Injections (TCMIs) seem to provide positive benefits for elderly patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP);...
Breast cancer hijacks immune alarm: turning defense into cancer-fueling inflammation Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Jan 2026 10:15 PM ISTWith a new study in the journal Science Bulletin, researchers at Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University have discovered a new way that...
Dietary Supplements Safe and Promising Adjunctive Therapy for Psoriasis, Suggests Study Medha Baranwal4 Jan 2026 10:15 PM ISTChina: A network meta-analysis of 21 randomized controlled trials suggests that curcumin, vitamin D, and XP-828L are the most promising dietary...
TIPS in Decompensated Cirrhosis Patients Linked to Acute Kidney Injury: Study Medha Baranwal4 Jan 2026 9:15 PM ISTChina: A retrospective cohort study published in BMC Nephrology has highlighted that acute kidney injury (AKI) is a relatively frequent and clinically...
