FDA Approves maralixibat as First and Only treatment of rare genetic liver disease Written By Hina Zahid4 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LIVMARLIâ„¢ (maralixibat) oral solution for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients...
Ozanimod, effective induction and maintenance therapy for ulcerative colitis: NEJM Written By MD Editorial Team2 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine reported ozanimod to be more effective than placebo for the treatment of patients with...
Bigger waistlines increase risk of fibrosis in diabetes patients with NAFLD: Study Written By Hina Zahid1 Oct 2021 10:15 AM ISTLarger waistlines are linked to progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), finds study. Each 1cm...
Majority of Chronic pancreatitis patients have osteopathy, reveal Dexa scans Written By MD Editorial Team1 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTChronic pancreatitis (CP) can lead to severe complications. Calcium stones and cysts may develop in the pancreas, however chronic pancreatitis is...
Robotic gastrectomy not effective in reducing infections risk in gastric cancer surgery: JAMA Written By MD Editorial Team1 Oct 2021 9:00 AM ISTJapan: Robotic gastrectomy (RG) for stomach cancer may not be effective for reducing the risk of intra-abdominal infectious complications such as...
Colon cancer risk extends to second- and third-degree relatives, finds study Written By Hina Zahid28 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTHaving second- or third-degree relatives with colorectal cancer increases a person's risk of developing the disease, according to the findings of a...
Platelet-rich plasma improves biologic mesh incorporation in ventral hernia repair: Study Written By Medha Baranwal28 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Findings from a recent study suggest that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) reduces inflammation which may be useful for the incorporation of the...
Patients of uveitis more likely to develop IBD, finds study Written By MD Editorial Team27 Sept 2021 11:15 AM ISTAccording to a recent study, patient with uveitis have a much higher chance of acquiring inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than those who do not have...
RYGB better than Sleeve Gastrectomy to reduce CVD events in Type 2 Diabetes: Study Written By MD Editorial Team25 Sept 2021 10:45 AM ISTMetabolic surgery is popularly used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) that fails to respond to lifestyle and medication changes, rather than...
Weight loss in obese boys may protect their reproductive function in future: Study Written By Hina Zahid25 Sept 2021 10:30 AM ISTReproductive function in boys with obesity may be improved through weight loss, which could protect their fertility in adulthood, find researchers in...
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (BOK) : J. B. Chemicals initiates a resourceful knowledge-sharing platform for the medical fraternity. Written By MDTV Bureau25 Sept 2021 10:15 AM ISTWith an aim to provide updates on recent medical advancements and practice pearls to doctors, J.B. Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (JBCPL) has...
Use of computer-assisted colonoscopies reduce rate of missed lesions, finds study Written By Hina Zahid24 Sept 2021 9:30 AM ISTBOSTON - Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Regular screening...
