Lorazepam treatment may be linked to poorer outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients Isra Zaman18 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTPatients with pancreatic cancer who took the benzodiazepine lorazepam, commonly prescribed to treat anxiety during cancer treatment, had a shorter...
Levonorgestrel and Anti-Inflammatory Medications Combo for Emergency Contraception Isra Zaman18 Aug 2023 9:15 AM ISTTaking piroxicam, an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for arthritis pain, at the same time as the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive...
Cancer death risk after exposure to low dose ionising radiation underestimated Isra Zaman18 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTProlonged exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation is associated with a higher risk of death from cancer than previously thought, suggests research...
New postpartum depression pill could be game changer Roshni Dhar17 Aug 2023 5:03 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication indicated to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in...
Medical Bulletin 17/August/2023 Isra Zaman17 Aug 2023 3:30 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day:Certain acid reflux drugs long term use linked to higher risk of dementiaPeople who take acid reflux...
Eli Lilly concludes acquisition of Sigilon Therapeutics Ruchika Sharma17 Aug 2023 10:00 AM ISTIndianapolis: Eli Lilly and Company has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Sigilon Therapeutics, Inc. The acquisition...
Cognitive decline may be hastened by extreme heat in vulnerable populations Isra Zaman17 Aug 2023 9:45 AM ISTA new study finds that ongoing extreme heat can worsen cognitive decline among vulnerable groups-particularly Black older adults and those living in...
Up to 40% lower risk of 9 cancers in people with good cardiorespiratory fitness Isra Zaman17 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTGood cardiorespiratory fitness when young is associated with up to a 40% lower risk of developing 9 specific cancers later on-at least in men-suggests...
Young vapers at risk of bronchitis as well as shortness of breath even if they also smoke Isra Zaman17 Aug 2023 9:15 AM ISTYoung vapers are at risk of bronchitic symptoms and shortness of breath, even if they, or others around them, smoke cigarettes or cannabis, suggests...
Certain acid reflux drugs long term use linked to higher risk of dementia Isra Zaman17 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia compared to...
Mandatory generic prescriptions: IMA demands deferring implementation of NMC regulations Roshni Dhar16 Aug 2023 6:30 PM ISTThe Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday demanded deferring the implementation of the National Medical Commission regulations that make it...
NEET PG seat counselling: MD Medicine, MD Radiodiagnosis most sought after specializations Roshni Dhar16 Aug 2023 6:00 PM ISTNEET PG counselling results are out and the trend towards MD General Medicine and MD Radiodiagnosis being the most sought-after specializations is...
