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FDA grants breakthrough therapy status to treatment for severe malaria
The new investigational drug product developed by La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company has received the US FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for the tre...
High intake of vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus may reduce breast cancer risk
High vitamin D, high calcium and phosphorus intake are associated with low breast cancer risk. Vitamin D helps regulate bones, teeth, and muscle healt...
WHO hails World’s first malaria vaccine program launch in Malawi
World’s first malaria vaccine program has been launched in Malawi to immunize babies in Malawi with the RTS, S vaccine. The RTS, S vaccine had b...
Albuterol before tonsillectomy prevents postoperative respiratory complications: JAMA
Australia: Administration of albuterol before tonsillectomy may help in the prevention of perioperative respiratory adverse events in children laryngo...
Risk of preterm birth in mothers with type 1 diabetes strongly linked to HbA1c levels
DELHI: In women with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the risk for preterm birth is strongly associated with periconceptional HbA1c levels, finds a recent study...
Time of exercise important, exercise in evening more productive
Time of exercise important, exercise in the evening seems to be more productive, find studies. Regular exercise is one of the best things one can do ...
Prevent use of Depo-Medrol in eye surgeries, it may lead to vision loss
USA: Methylprednisolone acetate, known by trade name Depo-Medrol should no longer be used in ophthalmological surgeries as its intraocular use can lea...
Standard dose of Paracetamol associated with liver injury in Dengue: Lancet
Even recommended paracetamol dose may cause liver injury in Dengue, finds a study appearing in the Lancet. Paracetamol is the recommended antipyretic ...
Adding anti-inflammatory agents to anti-depressants may benefit in depression
It has been constantly reported that individuals with symptoms of various depressive disorders have a high level of inflammatory biomarkers. In line t...
