WHO Prequalifies The First Vaccine Against Mpox Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri18 Sept 2024 8:00 AM ISTThe World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox to be added to its prequalification list.“This...
Antibiotics for Acute Otitis Media in Children: Effective Pain Relief but Increased Side Effects, suggests study Dr Riya Dave18 Sept 2024 7:15 AM ISTResearchers have found that antibiotics are not more effective in pain relief for children with acute otitis media (AOM) after two or three days of...
Replacing ultra-processed foods in diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk: Lancet Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Sept 2024 6:45 AM ISTPeople who eat more ultra-processed foods (UPF) are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but this risk can be lowered by consuming less...
Combination of Metronidazole and Cefazolin Halves Surgical Site Infection Rates in Gynecologic Surgery, Study Shows Medha Baranwal18 Sept 2024 5:00 AM ISTAdding metronidazole into the cefazolin regimen before gynecologic surgery led to a 50% reduction in the rate of surgical site infections.USA: In a...
Study Confirms Baricitinib's Effectiveness for Severe Alopecia Areata and Advocates for Early Trichoscopy Medha Baranwal17 Sept 2024 9:45 PM ISTItaly: A recent 24-week study conducted in Italy has yielded promising results regarding the effectiveness and safety of baricitinib for patients with...
Septoplasty Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms in Patients with Septum Deviation, finds research Medha Baranwal17 Sept 2024 9:15 PM ISTTurkey: A recent cross-sectional study has revealed promising results for patients suffering from both fibromyalgia and septum deviation. The study,...
New Study Links Chronic Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Bone Health in Men Dr.Niharika Harsha B17 Sept 2024 8:45 PM ISTNew research found that chronic use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly prescribed for acid-related gastrointestinal conditions, has been...
E-cigarettes use in preferred flavors increases effect of nicotine-reduction, suggests JAMA study Jacinthlyn Sylvia17 Sept 2024 8:45 PM ISTA recent study suggests that allowing participants to use their preferred e-cigarette flavors, including fruity and sweet options, led to greater...
Air pollution linked to higher risk of infertility in men, States study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Sept 2024 8:15 PM ISTLong term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to a higher risk of infertility in men, whereas road traffic noise is...
SGLT2is and GLP-1 RAs effective anti-hyperglycemic agents for cardiovascular outcomes: JACC Dr.Niharika Harsha B17 Sept 2024 9:30 AM ISTA recent multinational, federated analysis of LEGEND-T2DM study published that Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like...
Responsible Use of Oral Corticosteroids in People with Comorbid Diabetes: An Indian Expert Consensus Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Sept 2024 9:15 AM ISTComorbidities and intercurrent illnesses in people with diabetes may necessitate the use of steroids. Steroids cause or increase the risk of...
Individualized Acupuncture Provides Moderate Relief for Chronic Neck Pain: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia17 Sept 2024 9:00 AM ISTA new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine evaluated the long-term effectiveness of individualized acupuncture for individuals with...
