A Japanese study found that wasabi, specifically its active ingredient 6-MSITC, may help boost memory in healthy adults aged 60 and older. The study, published in the journal Nutrients, involved 72 volunteers who showed an improvement in short- and long-term memory after taking a 100 mg wasabi extract supplement for three months. The researchers found…
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) has updated its recommendations for the management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a disease with diverse symptoms and traditionally limited treatment options. The updated recommendations, published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, emphasize multidisciplinary and individualized management, regular assessment of disease activity and organ damage, and…
As winter approaches, there is concern about distinguishing between a common cold and the more serious RSV, COVID-19, and influenza. Symptoms such as runny noses, coughing, and congestion are common to all four illnesses, but differentiating the three viruses from a common cold is important. With similar symptoms, it is crucial to consider testing for…
A study found that patients with multiple myeloma had dramatically worse outcomes in real-world settings than in clinical trials. Patients in the real-world experienced worse progression-free and overall survival on six of seven standard treatments compared with those in clinical trials. The analysis included nearly 4000 patients with multiple myeloma and compared real-world outcomes with…
The CDC has issued a health advisory for a more serious and infectious variant of the mpox virus reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), now spreading in 22 out of 26 provinces. This variant has a 10% fatality rate, with person-to-person transmission occurring, including through sexual contact and household contact. Health officials…
The Parliament has passed the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) Bill, 2023, which aims to transform the nursing education and practice landscape. The Act will replace the Indian Nursing Council with a modern regulatory structure, elevating standards and enhancing professional conduct. The key provisions include the establishment of National and State Commissions, fixed tenures…
Optivisol blinking is important for eye health, as it cleans and moisturizes the eyes. People with poor eyesight often stare at screens and strain their eyes, leading to dryness and fatigue. Blinking exercises can help keep the eyes moist and relaxed. Daydreaming and lack of outdoor play may also contribute to poor eyesight. Eating bright…
84 people across four states have been made ill by E. coli from contaminated lettuce used at Wendy’s restaurants. In total, 38 people have been hospitalized but no deaths have been reported. A direct source has not been confirmed, but 84% of cases reported eating at Wendy’s before getting sick, with 88% of people saying…
An experimental antibody therapy called ublituximab has been found to reduce symptom flare-ups in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients by preventing relapses and areas of inflammatory damage in the brain. If approved by the FDA, it would be the latest in a group of MS therapies called anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies. Recent developments in this field show…
NMC relief for overseas medical students in the Philippines allows students enrolled in BS courses before new regulations to continue their medical education. In Bihar, four doctors and a clerk at a medical institute have been accused of demanding sexual favors from paramedic students in exchange for better grades. Elsewhere, a doctor in Kerala has…
