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...

ADA: Diabetes Journals: Published June 2023Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most important causes of CKD. Moreover, both DM and CKD are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Metformin is still the first-line drug for DM management. The concern, of course, is an increased risk of metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA)...

The New England Journal of Medicine: Published on December, 2022Hypertension increases the risk of complications and death from cardiovascular disease. Thiazide diuretics are first-line antihypertensive agents that lower blood pressure and prevent adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Early studies suggested that chlorthalidone was superior to hydro...

Nature Reviews: Urology: Published on August, 2022Premature ejaculation (PE) is a prevalent and common male sexual dysfunction. The first treatment modalities for PE were with psychotherapy focussing on the sexual relationship and anxiety related to sexual satisfaction with a partner. The use of sexual psychology can play a role in the...

Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism Journal: Published on November, 2022TAKE-HOME MESSAGEThis open-label randomized trial assessed the safety and efficacy of oral insulin (Capsulin) in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes on metformin alone. Participants on the 150-IU and 300-IU dose of oral insulin saw a significant decrease in HbA1c lev...

Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to humans through bites of infected mosquitoes.The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommended on October 2021, widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine among children in sub-Saharan Africa and in other regions with moderate to high P. falc...

BMJ: British Medical Journal: Published on September, 2022The harmful effects of added sugars on various health outcomes including cardiometabolic disorders have been extensively studied, meta-analysed and are currently recognised as major risk factors by public health authorities. In particular, the World Health Organization recommends t...