Clinical Trial Shows 40 Percent Reduction in Risk of Death from Cervical Cancer Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri16 Oct 2024 8:00 AM ISTDoctors are hailing a new treatment regime for cervical cancer that could reduce the risk of dying by 40%, in the biggest advance against the disease...
Better Use of Vaccines Could Reduce Antibiotic Use by 2.5 Billion Doses Annually, Says WHO Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri15 Oct 2024 8:30 AM ISTA new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that vaccines against 24 pathogens could reduce the number of antibiotics needed by 22% or...
Study Warns Against Use of AI Chatbots for Drug Information Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri14 Oct 2024 8:30 AM ISTArtificial Intelligence (AI) powered search engines and chatbots may not always provide accurate and safe information on drugs, and patients shouldn’t...
Gaps in Cancer Drug Access Between Developed and Developing Nations: BMJ Global Health Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri14 Oct 2024 8:15 AM ISTNew cancer drugs launched each year increased from 0.5 in the 1990s to over eight in 2022 among high-income countries, whereas they increased from ...
Can Skin Tone Affect Your Meds? Study Sheds Light Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri14 Oct 2024 8:00 AM ISTSkin pigmentation may act as a "sponge" for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their intended targets,...
Health Warning: Lead in Turmeric Found to Exceed Safe Limits by 200 Times in India Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri12 Oct 2024 8:15 AM ISTLead levels in turmeric sold in India, Nepal and Pakistan were several times higher than the regulatory limit, according to a new study.Samples from...
Hydrocortisone in Septic Shock: Continuous Infusion and Bolus Dosing Yield Comparable Blood Sugar Results, reveals study Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri11 Oct 2024 8:15 AM ISTA recent prospective randomized study has investigated the effects of continuous infusion versus bolus dosing of hydrocortisone in patients...
Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatments May Degrade into Carcinogenic Benzene: Study Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri10 Oct 2024 8:30 AM ISTInvestigators have determined that a substantial portion of topical benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne and rosacea treatments currently on the market are...
Systematic Review Shows FDA Antidepressant Warnings Linked to Mental Health Care Decline and Rising Suicide Rates in Youth Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri9 Oct 2024 8:45 AM ISTThe longstanding epidemic of severe pediatric depression is a significant public health concern, with only one third of the affected population...
Can the Position of Arm During Blood Pressure Screening Overestimate Test Results? Study Explores the Impact Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri9 Oct 2024 8:30 AM ISTA study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP)...
Can Decisions Like What to Have for Breakfast Impact Your Health and Energy Levels? Study Provides Insights Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri9 Oct 2024 8:15 AM ISTThe current study employed a mathematical model of men's and women's metabolisms, showed that men's metabolisms respond better on average to a meal...
Early Breakfast and Overnight Fasting Linked to Lower Body Mass Index: Study Reveals Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri8 Oct 2024 8:45 AM ISTTo keep weight in check, it is not only important to consider what we eat, but also the times at which we eat. According to a study published in the...
