Vellore: Indian doctors have identified a rare but extremely dangerous strain of hypervirulent bacteria that may cause blindness, severe infections, a...
Medicine
2018 Global Nutrition Report reveals worrying trends of malnutrition worldwide
Bangkok – The world’s most comprehensive report on nutrition “Global Nutrition Report “ in its fifth edition has highlighted the worrying...
These antidiabetic drugs may lead to bile duct cancer
Canada: DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists, used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), are associated with an increased risk of cholan...
No antihypertensive for mild hypertension, JAMA Study defies guidelines
United Kingdom: A longitudinal cohort study found no evidence to support guideline recommendations that encourage the initiation of antihypertensive t...
Hormone therapy may reduce risk of carpal tunnel syndrome
USA: A new study in the journal Plos One finds that menopausal hormone therapy (HT) may reduce the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in postmenopau...
Wasp venom source of antibiotics to tackle resistant bacteria
The venom of insects is enriched with compounds which are bactericidal in nature and may act as antibiotic drugs. A new study published in the journal...
A case of frank amoebic liver abscess reported in NEJM
A case of frank amoebic liver abscess reported in NEJM.This case has been reported by Dr Hsin-Hui Wang at Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaoh...
Elderly women with tooth loss more prone to high BP
According to a new study elderly women who have experienced tooth loss are more prone to developing high BP. The study has been published in the Ameri...
Apixaban safe and effective anticoagulant in cancer patients
Treatment with the oral drug apixaban for prevention of blood clot formation in patients undergoing cancer therapy is safe and effective, Mayo Clinic ...
Rare case of blood sweating or hematohidrosis syndrome
A rare case of blood-sweating or hematohidrosis syndrome has appeared in Canadian Medical Association Journal. The case has been reported by Roberto M...
