Goa Medical College seeks licence for corneal transplant facility
Goa: The Department of Ophthalmology at Goa Medical College (GMC) has applied for a licence to be registered as a corneal transplant centre. The development was announced in the Goa…
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Low testosterone, high fructose: A recipe for liver disaster: Study
Low testosterone in itself can cause a variety of health problems, but the addition of a poor diet can exacerbate certain conditions. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is one…
Maternal Thyroid Hormone Levels in Early Pregnancy Not Tied to Birth Defects: Study
Denmark: Maternal thyroid hormone levels in early pregnancy may not increase the risk of birth defects in children, a large cohort study from Denmark has revealed. However, the presence of…
MRI-Based MERIS Score Predicts Early Recurrence After Surgery for Small Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Study
South Korea: A newly developed MRI-based scoring system may help identify patients at higher risk of early recurrence after surgical removal of small hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The findings, published in…
Vaginal estrogen therapy not linked to cancer recurrence in survivors of endometrial cancer: Study
Despite the increased incidence of endometrial cancer in younger women, there is limited research regarding the safety of local, low-dose vaginal estrogen therapy (ET) for survivors. A new study suggests…
Febuxostat Effectively Lowers Uric Acid in Gout Regardless of Renal Function: Study
South Korea: A study published in The Journal of Rheumatology found that febuxostat effectively reduces and maintains serum urate levels in patients with Gout, regardless of kidney function. The drug…
Vegetarian Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Several Cancers; Mixed Findings for Vegans: Study
UK: A study of 1.8 million individuals, published in the British Journal of Cancer, has found that vegetarians had a lower risk of multiple myeloma and kidney, pancreatic, prostate, and…
Once-Daily Roflumilast Cream Delivers Lasting Benefits in Atopic Dermatitis: Study Shows
USA: A subgroup analysis published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reports that roflumilast cream may provide sustained improvement in patients with atopic dermatitis, including those who also…
STAT+: FDA launches unified system for adverse event reports
BIO's Crowley warns U.S. risks losing lead, a familiar red flag with Aldeyra, and other biotech news from The Readout
Analysis of Medicare data shows who mental health providers treat over telehealth
A new analysis of Medicare data shows mental health specialists who embraced telehealth did not see substantially more rural patients