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Irregular menses may indicate underlying CVD and diabetes
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Irregular menses may signal underlying cardiovascular disease and diabetes, according to a recent study published in Clinical endocrinology.
Vitiligo patients have significantly increased odds of sensorineural hearing loss
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vitiligo is a frequent depigmenting condition caused by autoimmune melanocyte loss. Some data shows that melanocytes in the auditory system are involv...
Faster transmission of the Omicron virus and why third dose might be needed
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A team of researchers from Hong Kong University (HKU) has given an explanation on why the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus transmits faster.
22.12.21 TOP MEDICAL NEWS
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Novel way to prevent complication after pancreatic surgery lamotrigine monotherapy effective in post- stroke epilepsy Baked Beans Reduce A...
Body Mass Index and problems of mental well being associated with high dental fear
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BMI in males and problems of mental well-being in females were positively associated with high dental fear, according to a recent study published in t...
Baked Beans Reduce ApoB 100 Levels
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
consumption is associated with multiple health benefits, including preventing and managing obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease...
Novel way to prevent complication after pancreatic surgery
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pancreatic fistulae, or ducts that grow from the pancreas to nearby organs such as the colon, are a frequent complication after pancreatic surgery.
Dermoscopy helps diagnose AVH
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Acrokeratosis verruciformis of Hopf (AVH) is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis. It is caused by a mutation in the ATP2A2 gene, located on chromosom...
Drug combination helps young CLL patients
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Young patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can enjoy long remissions on the drug ibrutinib, but must stay on it indefinitely to keep the c...
Do Not Prescribe Dextromethorphan For Kids Less Than 4 Years Of Age DGHS
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
counterpart in Delhi government to issue a notice to all dispensaries and Mohalla clinics to stop the prescription of the cough suppressant Dextrometh...
Visual Outcomes, Complications, Results of Cataract Surgery
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Simple or isolated microphthalmos is an eye shorter than the mean by two standard deviations (typically<21.0 mm) with a normal anterior chamber dep...
Doctors Allege Discrepancies In NEET PG Score, Supreme Court Issues Notice
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The petition filed by a few doctors has further pointed out before the court that the number of questions reflected at the end of the paper on the com...
Amid Omicron Scare, AIIMS Chief Warns India To 'be Prepared For Any Eventuality'
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Sunday warned on rising cases of COVID variant Omicron.
Calcitriol, Sirolimus combo helps treat ITP
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A study was conducted to investigate the clinical efficacy of calcitriol combined with sirolimus in the treatment of chronic primary immune thrombocyt...
21.12.21 TOP MEDICAL NEWS
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Calcitriol, Sirolimus combo helps treat ITP Visual Outcomes, Complications, Results of Cataract Surgery Dermoscopy helps diagnose AVH &n...
21-12-21 TOP HEATH NEWS
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1. Doctors Allege Discrepancies In NEET PG Score, Supreme Court Issues Notice 2.Amid Omicron Scare, AIIMS Chief Warns India To 'be Prepare...
Vitamin B12 deficiency tied to increased risk of depressive symptoms in community dwelling
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a large population representative research of older persons, Eamon Laird and colleagues discovered that poor B12 status was related with a consider...
Use of certain Hair and Beauty Products may Impact Hormones, Especially During Pregnancy
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Use of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study.
Lithium use A Friend or Foe to kidney health 7 views • Dec 21, 2021 • Lithium remains the most efficaciou
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lithium remains the most efficacious therapy for a significant proportion of patients with type 1 bipolar disorder. Despite the therapeutic advantages...
Exposure to toxic metals tied to atherosclerosis risk
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study has reported that exposure to toxic metals, including cadmium and titanium, arsenic among employees at a car assembly plant is related ...
Adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with increased risk of midlife stroke
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A history of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO) is associated with higher odds of midlife stroke. APO included preterm delivery, low birth weight, preec...
20.12.21 TOP MEDICAL NEWS
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with increased risk of midlife stroke Exposure to toxic metals tied to atherosclerosis risk Lithiu...
20-12-21 TOP HEATH NEWS
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1. NMC Announces Provisional Relaxation For Appointment And Promotion Of Faculty 2. NEET, NEET PG 2021: MCC To Conduct AIQ Counselling In 4 Roun...
Iron treatments reduce heart attacks in patients on dialysis
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coronary artery disease is prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease but how often heart attacks occur in patients on maintenance hemodialysis...
18.12.21 TOP MEDICAL NEWS
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Iron treatments reduce heart attacks in patients on dialysis Speech Recognizing App helps predict HF Mild increase in BP tied with...
Simple diagnostic model may accurately predict pneumonia risk in kids without an X ray
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosis of community acquired pneumonia in children usually involves x-rays, despite recommendations to limit their use by professional societies.
Ketamine shows speedy improvement in suicidal ideations
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Depression is the most common underling cause in suicidal patients. None of the currently available antidepressants are capable of inducing immediate ...
Vaccines and previous infection could offer stronger than basic protection to Omicron
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the earliest, peer-reviewed studies looking into the Omicron variant of COVID-19 suggests that people previously infected with COVID, and those...
Metformin improves outcomes in patients with Heart Failure and diabetes
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Metformin improves outcomes in patients with Heart Failure and diabetes
Dupilumab new treatment option for moderate to severe asthma in kids
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The biologic agent dupilumab reduced the rate of severe asthma attacks and improved lung function and asthma control for children ages 6 to 11.
After Dumka, Medical Colleges In Palamu Hazaribagh Get NMC Nod For 100 MBBS Seats Each
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
good news to the medical aspirants in Jharkhand, the National Medical Commission(NMC) has finally given its nod for the MBBS courses at state-run medi...
17.12.21 TOP MEDICAL NEWS
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dupilumab new treatment option for moderate-to-severe asthma in kids Metformin improves outcomes in patients with Heart Failure and diabetes &n...
3000 Plus Doctors Attending NEOCON 2021
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
the Karnataka High Court has recently sought to know from the State Government if the State has given any permission for organizing such an event.
17-12-2021 Top Health News
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1.3000 Plus Doctors Attending NEOCON 2021: Doctors Conference Under HC Scanner 2. After Dumka, Medical Colleges In Palamu, Hazaribagh Get NMC No...
Criminal Medical Negligence Complaints May Not Be Entertained Without Credible Expert Opinion Kerala
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dismissing a plea filed by a patient, who had accused a gynaecologist and a nurse of medical negligence during the delivery of her child leading to th...
Heavy Penalty Will Be Imposed On Erring Private Medical Colleges Karnataka Govt On Surrender Of Seat
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The State Health and Medical Education Minister of Karnataka, Minister K Sudhakar has promised to take strict action to take "strict measures" against...
Shortage of 4 3 Million Nurses In India Experts
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Set against the context of the ongoing pandemic and the probable fear of advent of yet another wave across the globe, 'Think Change Forum' (TCF), a th...
Overactive bladder linked to increased falling risk in older adults
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The health care costs associated with falls and fall-related injuries are high. These facts highlight the importance of further investigation into oth...
Wearing removable dentures tied to pneumonia risk in older adults
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Older adults are more prone to pneumonia, a common respiratory infection. About 1 million older adults are hospitalized per year for community-acquire...
Rapid cooling anesthesia device effective for achieving Local Anesthesia for intravitreal injection
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intravitreal injections (IVT) have become the most common procedure performed by retina specialists. A number of studies have demonstrated that patien...
Dietary 'flavanols may help burn excess fat by enhancing browning of fat
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) after cold exposure, exercise, and calorie restriction is well known to induce fat brown...
Bariatric surgery helps reduce hepatic steatosis in Type 2 Diabetes patients
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kathrine Aglen Seeberg and colleagues have found that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) were both extremely successful in de...
MBBS Admissions 2021 In UP Fee Structure at Private Medical Colleges
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Directorate General of Medical Education Uttar Pradesh (UP DGME), has recently released the MBBS Fee structure for the academic session 2021-2022,...
16.12.21 TOP MEDICAL NEWS
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dietary 'flavanols may help burn excess fat by enhancing browning of fat Bariatric surgery helps reduce hepatic steatosis in Type 2 Diabetes pat...
15-12-21 TOP HEATH NEWS
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1. Criminal Medical Negligence Complaints May Not Be Entertained Without Credible Expert Opinion: Kerala HC 2. Shortage of 4.3 Milli...
Blood Pressure During Exercise Stress Test helps predict Hypertension & Cardiovascular Events
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
exercise testing is the most common noninvasive test to assess patients with suspected or known cardiovascular disease. Measurement of blood pressure ...
Transparent Masks May Improve Daily Communication And Patient Clinician Interactions
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The widespread use of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic has posed numerous communication barriers, muffling speech and impeding lip-reading. For deaf...
38 Medical Colleges Approved This Year By Centre, Maximum In TN, UP
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Indian States which have been benefitted from the new medical colleges, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu come in the first place as a total number of nine...
Vitiligo: Symptoms, Causes, Types & Management
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vitiligo is a long-term, or chronic, skin disease that causes loss of skin color in patches. In this condition, areas of the skin that lose pigment tu...
Doctors Seek 1.5 Seat To Candidate Ratio In NEET PG Counselling Supreme Court Asks To Approach HC
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Observing that the matter concerned in-service reservation of West Bengal NEET PG candidates, which is not an all-India issue, the Supreme Court bench...
Prunes show promising effect on men's bone health
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New research from San Diego State University's School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences reports that eating prunes daily has a protective effect on...
Increased Alcohol Intake a Risk Factor For Geographic Atrophy In Eye
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Advanced AMD consists of geographic atrophy (GA) and neovascular AMD (nAMD). Treatment is currently only available for nAMD and comes in the form of i...
Vitamin D Supplementation Beneficial In Diabetes And Prediabetes Cases
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The researchers in a recent study have demonstrated modest improvement in insulin sensitivity, glycose homeostasis, and disease development in diabete...
15.12.21 Top Medical News
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vitamin D supplementation beneficial in diabetes and prediabetes cases Increased alcohol intake- a risk factor for Geographic atrophy in ...
Promise Of MBBS Seat At JIPMER Businessman Cheated Of Rs 43 Lakh
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A 50-year-old businessman was cheated of Rs 43 lakhs by two fraudsters who promised him of getting his daughter an MBBS seat in the premier Jawaharlal...
Make All Admissions, Establishment Details Public NMC Gives Deadline To Medical Colleges
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"The Medical Assessment & Rating Board of National Medical Commission has decided to request the medical colleges/institutes to display the inform...
15-12-2021 Top Health News
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1. Make All Admissions, Establishment Details Public: NMC Gives Deadline To Medical Colleges 2. Promise Of MBBS Seat At JIPMER: Businessm...
Melatonin May Exacerbate Asthma Leading To Nocturnal Symptoms
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Patients with asthma often experience a worsening of asthmatic symptoms at night in so-called "nocturnal asthma." According to reports, more than 50% ...
Severe COVID could Reduce Male Fertility
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
the testis does not do well during COVID," said lead author Clayton Edenfield, a doctoral environmental health science student in UGA's College of Pub...
Tapinarof Cream Effective For Patients With Plaque Psoriasis
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tapinarof cream is a topical aryl hydrocarbon receptor–modulating agent under investigation for psoriasis treatment. Tapinarof modulates the express...
Lupus a Harmful Trigger For Macular Degeneration
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a discovery linking lupus, a potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder, and ...
14.12.21 TOP MEDICAL NEWS
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tapinarof cream effective for patients with plaque psoriasis Severe COVID could reduce male fertility Melatonin may exacerbate asthma le...
Doctors Oppose Animal Use In PG Pharmacology And Physiology Courses, Write To NMC
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Claiming that using animals is unnecessary for routine teaching and training of PG pharmacology and physiology courses, more than 60 doctors hav...
Spaceflight Leads To Brow Elevation Without Affecting Eyelid Position
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
recent study revealed that spaceflight although does not consistently alter upper eyelid position, it does lead to a significant elevation of brow pos...
Fish Oil & DASH Diet Partially Alters Lipid Metabolism not glycemic control or adiposity
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Type 2 diabetes is associated with elevated levels of metabolic abnormalities and systemic inflammation, with an increased risk of developing cardiova...
Low Socioeconomic Status Related To Higher BMI In Early Infancy
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Findings from a recent study showed that low socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with increased body mass index (BMI) and accelerated growth duri...
Urine test In COVID 19 Patients Predicts Kidney Injury, Death
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to the study, in COVID-19 patients, elevated urinary NGAL (uNGAL) was associated with acute kidney injury (development), increased duration ...
Zirconia Crowns Provide Acceptable Level of Success And Longevity
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zirconia crowns provide an acceptable level of success and longevity, as per a new study published in the International Journal of Dentistry. Dental t...
Brain Lesions On MRI Linked To Years of Playing Football
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Certain markers of injury to the brain's white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, can be seen on brain scans. A new study finds that brain ...
13-12-2021 TOP HEATH NEWS
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1. Lack of Expert opinion to prove deficiency: Consumer Court Exonerates Pediatrician from Medical Negligence charges 2. Doctors oppose an...
Long Term Exposure To Air Pollution Linked To Fatty Liver Disease
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a growing global health challenge and poses a substantial economic burden. A large-scale epidemiol...
Govt Nod to 8 More Device Manufacturers Under PLI Scheme For Medical Devices
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has recently approved 8 more manufacturers under PLI scheme for promotion of Domestic Manufacturing of Medic...
13.12.21 TOP MEDICAL NEWS
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zirconia crowns provide acceptable level of success and longevity Low socioeconomic status related to higher BMI in early infancy Stroke...
8 More Drug Manufacturers Bag Approvals Under PLI Scheme
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has recently approved 8 more manufacturers under PLI scheme for promotion of domestic manufacturing of critical ...
Doctors cannot be charged under Consumer Protection Act if medical services have been given for free
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The matter of medical services and the Consumer Protection Act, the Supreme Court has noted that just because a doctor draws a salary from the hospita...
Vitamin D levels during pregnancy may be linked to postpartum depression
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meta-analysis have suggested a possible association between vitamin D levels at mid-pregnancy and postpartum depression (PPD). Considering this, women...
NMC re invites applications for the establishment of new Medical Colleges increase in MBBS seats for 2 views • Dec 11, 2021 • Get the latest
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has re-invited applications from concerned authorities and various stakeholders across the country seeking the e...
New antidiabetic treatment approved for human trials
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new anti-diabetic compound derived from a garden flower has been approved by Health Canada for Phase 1 human trials. GlycoNet researcher Stephen Wit...
11.12.21 TOP MEDICAL NEWS
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vitamin D levels during pregnancy may be linked to postpartum depression Fish Oil & DASH Diet Partially Alters Lipid Metabolism not glycemic contr...
11-12-21 Top Heath News
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1. Doctors cannot be charged under Consumer Protection Act if medical services have been given for free: Supreme Court 2. 8 more drug Manufactur...
Chondroitin Sulfate Reliable Treatment For Diabetic Osteoporosis
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People with type 1 diabetes, often show poorer bone quality and an increased risk of fractures. People with persistent disease and poor blood sugar co...
Vitamin D Can Boost Your Heart Health
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to suffer from heart disease and higher blood pressure, than those with normal levels of vitamin D. F...
10.12.21 Top Medical News
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chondroitin sulfate reliable treatment for diabetic osteoporosis Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome related to small bowel hypo-contract...
Iron Deficiency Anemia
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common type of anemia and a major public health problem in India. In this condition, there is a decreased num...
Acute Chest Pain
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chest pain is the initial symptom of many life-threatening disease processes. Pain may arise from any structure located in the thoracic cavity. Cardia...
Oral ketotifen, famotidine with sunscreen treats Melasma
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brazil: A recent study showed that a combo of sunscreen plus oral ketotifen with famotidine improved facial melasma more than the use of sunscreen alo...
Micronet covered carotid artery stent protects brain
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As compared to a conventional stent, the Micronet covered stent provides superior cerebral protection during and after carotid artery revascularizatio...
Estrogen impacts vaginal wound healing
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Striking evidence from animal studies dating back to 1962 that estrogens play a crucial role in cutaneous wound healing and repair is reported. Charac...
TOP HEALTH NEWS
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1. Supreme Court defers NEET PG Counselling 2021 hearing, Doctors launch Twitter storm demanding expedition 2. Supreme court empowers Admission...
Dr Reddys open to making Pfizer COVID pill after deal with Merck
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, one of a handful of Indian drug companies licensed to make a new COVID-19 pill developed by Merck, said it was open to makin...
CHF associated with high mortality risk in malnourished patients
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In malnourished patients, chronic heart failure (CHF) is associated with increased mortality risk, according to a new study published in the Plos one....
Ketamine Swiftly reduces Suicidal tendency in patients with Depression
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Suicidal depressed patients need rapid relief from suicidal ideation. Standard antidepressants may reduce suicidal ideation and behaviour in depressed...
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy found to be superior to open surgery for localized prostate cancer
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study published in the European Urology suggests that Robotic Radical Prostatectomy is oncologically safe and maybe functionally superior, to...
Contact lenses prove to be better than spectacles for correcting vision while using face masks
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the recent Covid - 19 pandemic face masks were thought to be effective because they reduce viral transmission, their usage was made compulsory in c...
Moderate caffeine intake during pregnancy may lower gestational diabetes risk
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A cohort study by Hinkle N Stefanie and team revealed that Moderate intake of coffee in second trimester was associated with a lower risk for ge...
17.11.21 TOP MEDICAL NEWS
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Penicillin reduces rheumatic heart disease progression ACE inhibitors, ARBs prevent Diabetes onset Micronet-covered carotid artery stent protects th...
TOP HEALTH NEWS
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1. Medical College Should be Welfare State: Gujarat HC over Bond Amount Dispute 2. First Private Medical College in Jharkhand gets NMC nod for 100 MB...
TOP HEALTH NEWS
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1. 30 percent or 50 percent reservation for Inservice doctors: HC asks MP state 2. Services By Doctors In Lieu Of Fees Fall Under Consumer Protection ...
11.11.21 TOP MEDICAL NEWS
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#HEPA air cleaners benefit COPD patients #SGLT- 2 inhibitors protect kidney, heart #Pretreatment PET/CT catches cancer metastases #Vitamin D, Omega-3 ...
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy causes cognitive decline in type 2 diabetes patients
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lack of studies examining measures of cognition are related to DPN presence and/or cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy. Also, data regardin...