Medscape, August, 2023: John M. Mandrola, MD, has raised the question whether the doctors should really follow the cardiology based published evidence in medical journals evolving from observational studies. Robert Yeh, MD, from Beth Israel in Boston has emphasized in his publication ‘Bringing the Credibility Revolution to Observational Research in […]
Shots, Health News from NPR, August 21, 2023: Ozempic and Wegovy, the diabetes and weight loss drugs created a buzz in the summers of 2022. Two clinical trials result on similar medication by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly astonished the doctors. Tirzepatide, traded as Mounjaro, specific for diabetes, eventually showed higher […]
The New York Times, August 21, 2023: After 50 years of repeated failed attempts of discovering respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved Pfizer respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine – ABRYSVO™ for older adults, making […]
The Times of India, New Delhi, September, 2023: Abbott India has initiated a recall of Digene gel due to taste and odor complaints, following a warning alert from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). While Digene is known for its pink color and sweet taste, the recalled product was […]
The Indian Express, New Delhi, September, 2023: Scrub typhus, a concerning bacterial infection caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, is claiming lives in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Over 700 cases have been reported, with at least five fatalities. This infectious disease spreads through mite (chigger) bites in lush, vegetated regions during the […]