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USA: A recent study has shed light on a concerning correlation between the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and the age of asthma onset among both adults and youths in the United States. Published in JAMA Network Open, the research adds to growing concerns about the potential health implications of vaping, particularly concerning respiratory conditions. This cohort study comprised 7766 adults and 17 023 youths from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study (2013-2021). It revealed that adults who used ENDS in the past 30 days had an increased risk for asthma incidence at earlier ages versus adults who did not use ENDS in the past 30 days. This finding did not apply to youths. "These findings suggest the need for tobacco regulations, intervention campaigns, prevention, and cessation programs to prevent early age of asthma onset among adults using ENDS, to protect public health, and to help improve asthma screening guidelines," the researchers...

Within the next 10 years, it’s projected that up to 50% of United States adults will be affected by obesity, which is associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. Investigators at Michigan Medicine found that people with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery had stable cognition two years later. Researchers say it suggests that bariatric surgery may mitigate the natural history of cognitive decline expected in people with obesity. The results are published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. “Since individuals with obesity experience more rapid cognitive decline than those without, stable cognition two years after bariatric surgery may be considered a success against historical trends, yet future controlled trials are needed to test this,” said first author Evan Reynolds, Ph.D., lead statistician for the NeuroNetwork for Emerging Therapies at Michigan Medicine. Using a collection of memory and language tests developed by the National Institutes of Health, as ...

Mediterranean diet beats low-fat diet for arresting kidney function decline among obese diabetics with CAD, suggests a study published in Nutrition & Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is recognized an independent risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The precise contribution and differential response to treatment strategies to reduce kidney dysfunction, depending on whether obesity is present alongside T2DM or not, remain to be fully clarified. Our objective was to improve our understanding of how obesity contributes to kidney function in patients with T2DM and coronary heart disease (CHD), who are highly predisposed to CKD, to assign the most effective dietary approach to preserve kidney function. 1002 patients with CHD and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)≥30 ml/min/1.73m[2], were randomized to consume a Mediterranean diet (35% fat, 22% MUFA, < 50% carbohydrates) or a low-fat diet (28% fat, 12% MUFA, > 55% carbohydrates). Patients were classifie...

A recent study unveiled a new approach to effectively manage dental caries or tooth decay that affects millions globally. The findings of this study were published in the latest issue of Journal of Dentistry which highlighted the combined use of fluoridated toothpaste (FT) and mouthwash (MW) as a potent defense against enamel demineralization. Traditionally, the decline in dental caries have been attributed to the widespread use of fluoride which is commonly found in toothpaste and mouthwash. However, this study examines the synergistic effects of combining these two dental products in depth. This research by Amanda Scarpin Gruba and colleagues carried forward in vitro experiments using bovine enamel blocks to simulate real-life conditions. The blocks were treated with different combinations of fluoride-based products, including toothpaste, mouthwash with a new additive, the sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP). The results from this study found that the adjunct use of mouthwash with flu...

Mangalagiri- The examination section of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has released the seat matrix for the MSc Nursing courses of AIIMS Mangalagiri for the August 2024 session. As per the seat matrix, there are a total of 6 MSc Nursing courses and a total of 12 vacant seats in 6 categories i.e. UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PWBD. “ The Seat Matrix has been released in pursuance of the communication received from Registrar (Academic) AIIMS New Delhi ”, an official notice on this stated. Also Read:  AIIMS Invites Applications for BSc Nursing, BSc paramedical, MSc Nursing and MSc Courses August 2024 Session, Details SEAT MATRIX S.NO COURSE TOTAL UR OBC SC ST EWS PwBD 1 Medical-Surgical Nursing. 2 2 0 0 0 0 01 (UR) 2 Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing. 2 1 1 0 0 0 3 Oncology Nursing. 2 1 1 0 0 0 4 Paediatric Nursing. 2 2 0 ...

Daltonganj:  The Medinirai Medical College Hospital (MMCH), Daltonganj has now come under the National Medical Commission's (NMC) scanner as the licence of its blood bank expired on September 30, 2020. Directing the institute to renew the licence by July 10, the Apex Medical Education Regulatory Body has warned to slap a Rs 6 Lakh penalty on the institute for non-compliance. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), operative under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, issues this licence through the State unit. Also Read: Medical Colleges Under Tight Scrutiny of National Medical Commission As per the latest media report by the Times of India , during its meeting with the MMCH Principal Dr. Kamender Prasad on May 10, NMC stressed the importance of updating the blood bank's license. Responding to this, Dr. Prasad informed the Commission that the college was pursuing the matter with the drug inspector of Palamu Chandan Kachchap. Meanwhile, Chandan s...

New Delhi: The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) functional under the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has noted the post-marketing surveillance report of the Monovalent recombinant Hepatitis-B vaccine study titled “A multicentre single arm, post marketing surveillance study to evaluate the safety of Biological E’s Monovalent recombinant Hepatitis-B vaccine when administered to 6-8 weeks old infants in 6-10-14 weeks dosing schedules”. This came after the vaccine major Biological E presented the post-marketing surveillance report of the Monovalent recombinant Hepatitis-B vaccine study titled “A multicentre single arm, post-marketing surveillance study to evaluate the safety of Biological E’s Monovalent recombinant Hepatitis-B vaccine when administered to 6-8 weeks old infants in 6-10-14 weeks dosing schedules”. Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant) is composed of highly purified hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) adsorbed to an aluminum adjuvant. The antigen is produced...