@sulagna Findings from two bioavailability studies showing no difference in comparisons of Thyquidity (levothyroxine sodium oral solution, Vertice Pharma) with or without waiting periods before consuming coffee or a high-fat meal were presented at ENDO 2022, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, by Vertice Pharma Medical Director Kris Washington, PharmD. And just last month, similar data were published in Thyroid for another levothyroxine oral solution, Tirosint-SOL (IBSA). No difference in pharmacokinetic properties were found with this product with a shorter versus a longer waiting period before consuming a high-fat meal.

@moupiya They may help build a biochemical picture of what's going on and who might be at risk of developing ALS in the near future, particularly in people with a genetic predisposition to ALS. ALS is a disorder of progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. Genetic variants account for fewer than 15% of cases. The factors that are associated with the greatest risk are unclear. To investigate, the researchers used data from the UK Biobank, a prospective cohort study of persons aged 39–72 years. Participants underwent an initial assessment between March 2006 and October 2010 and were followed for a median of 11.9 years. In addition to providing demographic and health information, participants provided blood samples for biochemical analysis. This included measurements of total cholesterol, HDL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, triglycerides, apoA1, apolipoprotein B (apoB), A1c, and creatinine.

New evidence points to the importance of helping mothers with their mental health during pregnancy. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, have found that feelings of stress or depression while pregnant are linked to changes in the placenta where the child is growing. The findings, published in Epigenomics, show these changes could alter gene activity. Stress and depression are not uncommon among expectant women, with depression affecting an estimated 1 in 10 pregnancies, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

I'd like to talk about recent promising research from the vitamin D and omega-3 in the prevention of autoimmune diseases (VITAL) trial, recently published in The BMJ . Vitamin D 2000 IUs daily and marine omega-3 fatty acids 1 g daily in a study population of more than 25,000 US adults were applied who were older than age 50 years and were treated for more than 5 years. The main goals were the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease, including autoimmune diseases.

@dikshita Scientists don't yet fully understand what causes nasal polyps, why some people develop long-term inflammation, or why irritation and swelling (inflammation) triggers polyps to form in some people and not in others. The swelling occurs in the fluid-producing lining (mucous membrane) of your nose and sinuses. There's some evidence that people who develop polyps have different immune system responses and different chemical markers in their mucous membranes than do those who don't develop polyps. Nasal polyps can form at any age, but they're most common in young and middle-aged adults. Nasal polyps may form anywhere in your sinuses or nasal passages, but they appear most often in an area where sinuses near your eyes, nose and cheekbones all drain through winding passages into your nose.

Hello, I vomited just within 20 minutes of taking emergency contraceptive pill, what should I do ? I am 23 years old. Please leave your comments on the reason of this. Is this normal or is it a concern? Please help me with your suggestions.

@banani Treatment of acute paronychia is determined by the degree of inflammation. If an abscess has not formed, the use of warm water compresses and soaking the affected digit in Burow's solution (i.e., aluminum acetate) or vinegar may be effective. Acetaminophen or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug should be considered for symptomatic relief. Mild cases may be treated with an antibiotic cream (e.g., mupirocin [Bactroban], gentamicin, bacitracin/neomycin/polymyxin B [Neosporin]) alone or in combination with a topical corticosteroid. The combination of topical antibiotic and corticosteroid such as betamethasone (Diprolene) is safe and effective for treatment of uncomplicated acute bacterial paronychia and seems to offer advantages compared with topical antibiotics alone.

@moucheta A sore throat is a painful, dry, or scratchy feeling in the throat. Pain in the throat is one of the most common symptoms. It accounts for more than 13 million visits to doctor’s offices each year (1Trusted Source). Most sore throats are caused by infections, or by environmental factors like dry air. Although a sore throat can be uncomfortable, it’ll usually go away on its own. Sore throats are divided into types, based on the part of the throat they affect:
Pharyngitis affects the area right behind the mouth.
Tonsillitis is swelling and redness of the tonsils, the soft tissue in the back of the mouth.
Laryngitis is swelling and redness of the voice box, or larynx.
Viruses cause about 90 percent of sore throats (2Trusted Source). Among the viruses that cause sore throats are:
the common cold
influenza — the flu
mononucleosis, an infectious disease that’s transmitted through saliva
measles, an illness that causes a rash and fever
chickenpox, an infection that causes a fever and an itchy, bumpy rash
mumps, an infection that causes swelling of the salivary glands in the neck

@moucheta Cardamom is a spice with an intense, slightly sweet flavor that some people compare to mint. It originated in India but is available worldwide today and used in both sweet and savory recipes. The seeds, oils and extracts of cardamom are thought to have impressive medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Researchers also suspect that the spice may lower blood pressure due to its diuretic effect, meaning it can promote urination to remove water that builds up in your body, for example around your heart. Inflammation occurs when your body is exposed to foreign substances. Acute inflammation is necessary and beneficial, but long-term inflammation can lead to chronic diseases.

Hello, my 12-month-old infant nephew has got erythematous scalp lesions combined with hair loss. He was suspected of dermatophytosis and mycological analysis of all suspected lesions was performed. Clinical features and culture results confirmed tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis. He was treated with griseofulvin for 2 months. However, 15 days later at the end of treatment he presented with a single vesicle positive for M. canis. I would like to know how to treat this using any home remedy.