Monthly Archives: November 2023

Dydrogesterone exposure during early pregnancy associated with the reporting of birth defects, says Global PV Study

Dydrogesterone use during early pregnancy was associated with increased reporting of birth defects, including congenital heart defects and hypospadias, a global pharmacovigilance study that examined approximately 30 million birth records reported. The study was published in ‘Human Reproduction-Oxford Academic’ Journal. This pharmacovigilance study, designed as a case–non-case study, analyzed 29,120,563 individual case safety reports using […]

Dydrogesterone exposure during early pregnancy associated with the reporting of birth defects, says Global PV Study

Dydrogesterone use during early pregnancy was associated with increased reporting of birth defects, including congenital heart defects and hypospadias, a global pharmacovigilance study that examined approximately 30 million birth records reported. The study was published in ‘Human Reproduction-Oxford Academic’ Journal. This pharmacovigilance study, designed as a case–non-case study, analyzed 29,120,563 individual case safety reports using […]

Explainer: FAQs concerning recent rise in respiratory infections in China

BEIJING, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) — As monitoring systems and hospitals across China report a rise in respiratory infectious diseases, the country’s public health departments and medical institutions are implementing proactive measures to address the situation. The following are responses from the National Health Commission (NHC) to some of the most-discussed issues regarding the infections. — […]

Blood goes wireless

Tiny devices inside our bodies, like micro and nano-implants, gather crucial information, changing how we do medicine. Connecting them for communication has been challenging. But now, a worldwide team, including EPFL researchers, planned a molecular network with many transmitters. First came the Internet of Things (IoT). Now, at the crossroads of computer science and biology, […]

Irish Neo-Nazis reeling after Blood and Honour organiser unveiled as ‘informant’

The case against Robert Talland is being heard at Woolwich Crown Court, where he is accused of stirring up race hate as well as “encouraging terrorism”. Talland is better known to his Hitler-worshipping goons in Ulster as ‘Ginger Rob’. He has been a regular visitor to Northern Ireland over the last couple of decades. The […]

Preview: ‘Jennifer Blood: Battle Diary’ #1

Jennifer Blood: Battle Diary #1Publisher: Dynamite EntertainmentRelease Date: November 29, 2024Cover Price: $4.99Writer: Fred Van LenteArtist: Robert CareyCover(s): Joseph Michael Linsner (A), Lelsey “Leirix” Li (B), Rebeca Puebla (C), Blank Authentix (D)Format: 32 pgs., Full-ColorRating: Mature Publisher Description.  Everybody’s favorite female assassin — created by comics author extraordinaire Garth Ennis (The Boys, Battlefields, Preacher, The […]

Quercetin vs. fisetin: Comparing benefits and effectiveness

Understanding the subtle yet significant differences between health supplements can be like sorting through two very similar shades of the same color – it takes a keen eye and a bit of knowledge. This is particularly true when it comes to quercetin and fisetin, two flavonoids that are often discussed in wellness circles for their […]

Deciphering the Mystery: 4 Probable Causes of Low Creatinine Levels in Blood

Your body’s chemistry is a complex puzzle – crucially balanced and intricately interconnected. Any variation could hint at underlying health concerns. Case in point: creatinine levels in your blood. High levels are often discussed due to their connection with renal disorders, but what about low creatinine levels? Here, we will delve into the potential causes […]

China insists surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by ‘known pathogens’ like flu

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Chinese authorities on Sunday said flu and a range of known pathogens were behind the rise in respiratory illnesses across the northern part of the country. China’s healthcare […]