Disease-information
Ketoconazole
is in a class of antifungal medications called imidazoles. It works by inhibiting
the growth of fungi that cause the infection.
Topical
ketoconazole is indicated for the treatment of cutaneous candidosis (including
vulvitis), tinea (pityriasis) versicolor and seborrhoeic dermatitis caused by
Malassezia (previously called Pi...
Ophthalmology: The American Academy of Ophthalmology: Published:
January, 2024Sight loss from glaucoma is often
preventable with early diagnosis and treatment. Reducing IOP is the only proven
effective treatment for glaucoma. Better IOP control at an early stage reduces
the risk of further progression. Primary treatment options for
advanced gl...
Journal of
the American Academy of Dermatology: Published: September, 2023Melasma is a chronic pigmentary
disorder with a complex and multifactorial etiology. In this manuscript, the
authors present a set of consensus-based recommendations and provide a
comprehensive overview of how to manage melasma in daily clinical
practice. TAKE-HOME
MESS...
PubMed Central: Published June, 2019Onychomycosis is a fungal infection
occurring in the nails and may affect the adjacent skin. Typically, it
manifests as discoloration of the nail, nail plate thickening, and onycholysis.
It is the most common nail pathology and accounts for about 90% of toenail
infections worldwide.At present, there are sever...
The Lancet Diabetes
& Endocrinology: Published
December, 2023Inflammation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of
diabetes. This study investigated the randomised treatment effect of low-dose
aspirin on incident type 2 diabetes and fasting plasma glucose (FPG)
concentrations among older adults.TAKE-HOME MESSAGEThis post hoc analysis of...
Due to the changing face of
dermatophytosis in India, many dermatologists practice different dosing
patterns of itraconazole (ITZ). Recently, a new form of ITZ, super-bioavailable
ITZ (SBITZ), has been commercialized to overcome the pharmacokinetic challenges
of conventional ITZ (CITZ). ITZ is a weak base lipophilic
molecule with a limite...
More about Nipah virus infection: This year in Bangladesh, the Nipah
virus has claimed the lives of ten individuals, marking the highest death toll
from the infection in seven years. With 71% death rate, Nipah is deadliest
infectious disease in Bangladesh.HIGHLIGHTSNipah virus has claimed the lives of ten individuals this year An additional 14 p...
Clinical studies have produced
conflicting evidence on the effects of the consumption of tomatoes on blood
pressure, and there are limited data from epidemiologic studies. This study
assesses whether tomato consumption (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is associated
with Systolic (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP), and the risk of
hypertension i...
Contact Lens & Anterior Eye: Published November 2023Dry eye disease has public health
and economic significance. Platelet-rich plasma is rich in anti-inflammatory
agents and growth factors, both beneficial for ocular surface repair. This
study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to
summarize the benefits of platelet-rich plas...
The US
Food and Drug Administration have approved the world's first vaccine Ixchiq for
chikungunya. “Infection with chikungunya virus can lead to
severe disease and prolonged health problems, particularly for older adults and
individuals with underlying medical conditions,”The most common symptoms of
chikungunya include fever and joint pain. O...
Oral Diseases Journal: September. 2023This study was aimed to evaluate
the safety and benefit of short-term application of hydroxychloroquine in the
management of atrophic/erosive/ulcerative oral lichen planus (OLP).TAKE-HOME MESSAGEIn this
study, after 4 weeks of treatment, the systemic use of hydroxychloroquine and
the topical use of dexameth...
Oral Diseases Journal: September. 2023This study was aimed to evaluate
the safety and benefit of short-term application of hydroxychloroquine in the
management of atrophic/erosive/ulcerative oral lichen planus (OLP).TAKE-HOME MESSAGEIn this
study, after 4 weeks of treatment, the systemic use of hydroxychloroquine and
the topical use of dexameth...
