Background Bronchi on the right and left sides are air conduits that originate from the lower end of the trachea, demarcated externally on the surface of the trachea by a ridge called the carina.1 The tracheal bronchus (TRB) is a congenital anatomical variant of the bronchus that occurs as an accessory bronchus originating directly from […]
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Introduction Postmastectomy pain syndrome is a debilitating form of chronic persistent postsurgical pain (PPSP) with neuropathic characteristics. Patients often describe this pain as burning, stabbing, or pulling sensations localized in the anterior thorax, axilla, or upper medial arm, generally ensuing after mastectomy, lumpectomy, or other breast-related surgical procedures.1–3 Several authors have advocated for a broader […]
Scientists in the United Kingdom have reported an ongoing nationwide increase in cases of cryptosporidiosis. The rise in infections was first noted in August and is mainly due to Cryptosporidium Hominis, although there are also hundreds of Cryptosporidium parvum cases. There have been 2,411 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK with 2,032 in England, 163 […]
BHAVNAGAR: Amid the rising heart attack cases in the country, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that people who have suffered from severe Covid-19 infection should not do hard work or strenous exercises for some time to avoid heart attacks.The Union Health Minister has cited an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) research.“The ICMR […]
“The coronavirus epidemic has started,” characterised Eeva Ruotsalainen, a deputy chief physician of infectious diseases at the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS). Ruotsalainen revealed to the public broadcasting company that the number of coronavirus patients in specialised medical care has quadrupled from 25 to 80 patients since the beginning of the month. While […]
Jagan Mohan Reddy Government in Andhra Pradesh is under severe criticism for Distribution of Freebies without focus on creating wealth. Now, Political Strategist Prashant Kishor also found fault with this strategy of Jagan. “You have cited the example of Andhra Pradesh. That is taking things little too far. How can Governments give freebies if they […]
CHITRAL: The 14-year-old blood feud has been resolved amicably between two families in Terich valley as a result of hectic efforts of reconciliation carried by the Lower Chitral deputy commissioner. The feud had started with the murder of a minor boy 14 years ago who was sentenced to death by the high court and his […]
The cannabis plant hosts more than a hundred species of fungi in its roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and buds, some of which can produce potentially harmful spores. Nevertheless, not one nation or state in the United States that has legalized cannabis requires requires safety testing for all of these potential mycotoxins. Researchers at the University […]
In a study published in Cancer Discovery, researchers from Canada tested the use of a multimodal liquid biopsy assay based on cell-free DNA (cfDNA) for early cancer detection in patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Study: Early Cancer Detection in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome with Cell-Free DNA. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock.com The researchers found that the assay showed increased […]
While the treatment of breast cancer does not change with pregnancy status unless absolutely necessary, the health of the fetus must be carefully considered while deciding on the choice of therapy. Study: Treatments during pregnancy targeting ERBB2 and outcomes of pregnant individuals and newborns. Image Credit: fizkes / Shutterstock.com The safety and efficacy of anti-ERBB2 inhibitors […]