The Lancet: First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe, study finds Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 March 2026 11:00 PM ISTA phase 1 clinical trial published in The Lancet has shown that combining stem cell therapy with standard fetal surgery before birth is a safe and...
Sildenafil and shingles vaccine show surprising promise against Alzheimer's, suggests study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 March 2026 8:15 PM ISTResearchers have pinpointed three already approved medications that may be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease. Instead of starting...
Suicidality at Epilepsy Diagnosis Linked to Future Drug Resistance: JAMA Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia13 March 2026 8:30 PM ISTA new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that suicidality at the time of focal epilepsy diagnosis was linked to a...
Febuxostat Effectively Lowers Uric Acid in Gout Regardless of Renal Function: Study Written By Medha Baranwal12 March 2026 8:30 PM ISTSouth Korea: A study published in The Journal of Rheumatology found that febuxostat effectively reduces and maintains serum urate levels in patients...
Individuals with Chronic Back Pain may exhibit Increased Auditory Sensitivity: Study Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia12 March 2026 8:15 PM ISTA study published in Annals of Neurology has found that individuals with chronic back pain exhibit significantly higher auditory sensitivity compared...
FDA Approves First Treatment for Patients with Cerebral Folate Transport Deficiency Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 March 2026 8:15 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved expanded use of Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) tablets for the treatment of cerebral folate...
GFAP and NfL as Biomarkers have a Role for Real-Time Neurologic Monitoring in Children Receiving ECMO: JAMA Written By Medha Baranwal11 March 2026 8:15 PM ISTUSA: Researchers have found in a new study that GFAP and NfL show promise as real-time biomarkers for neurologic monitoring in children...
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Use Linked to Panic Attacks, Unravels Study Written By Medha Baranwal10 March 2026 8:45 PM ISTCanada: A new study by Canadian researchers suggests a possible association between fluoroquinolone antibiotics and an increased risk of panic...
Catheter ablation, in addition to standard therapy, failed at Secondary Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Written By Dr. Shravani Dali10 March 2026 8:45 PM ISTAmong patients with atrial fibrillation, those with a recent stroke are at significantly higher risk of recurrence than those without. Catheter...
Study highlights stroke risk linked to recreational drugs, including among young users Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 March 2026 8:15 PM ISTThe recreational drugs cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines significantly increase the risk of stroke-including among younger users-Cambridge...
Brain stimulation improves vision recovery after stroke, reports research Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 March 2026 8:00 PM ISTEach year, thousands of stroke survivors are left with hemianopia, a condition that causes loss of half of their visual field (the "vertical...
Pilot clinical trial suggests low dose lithium may slow verbal memory decline: Study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 March 2026 8:30 PM ISTLithium-a decades-old treatment for bipolar disorder-may hold potential neuroprotective benefits beyond mood stabilization.An exploratory clinical...
