Women are not being routinely informed that a common anaesthetic may make their contraception less effective, UK doctors warn

Women undergoing operations are not being routinely informed that a common anaesthetic may make their contraception less effective, putting them at risk of an unplanned pregnancy, new research being presented at Euroanaesthesia, the annual meeting of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) in Milan, Italy (4-6 June), suggests. The drug sugammadex is widely used in anaesthesia.  Administered […]

Bollywood Stars light up IIFA Rocks 2022

IIFA Rocks 2022 proved to be a memorable night as many famous faces from the world of Bollywood picked up awards and there were some eye-catching performances. The event precedes the actual IIFA Awards ceremony and it brings together the best of films, fashion, music and dance within Bollywood. Actors, singers and dancers provided the entertainment with their performances. The […]

Using e-cigarettes may lead to higher use of and spending on health services

Use of electronic (e) cigarettes appears to lead to substantially higher costs and excess use of healthcare services in the USA, suggests new research published in the journal Tobacco Control. Popularity of e-cigarettes as an alternative to traditional cigarettes and other tobacco products has grown in recent years with current use among young adults increasing from 2.4% to 7.6% between 2012 […]

It’s Fight Night on ‘Meet the Khans’

The series finale of Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton sees Amir step into the ring against rival Kell Brook, however, nerves are running high for Faryal as she remains in her hotel room alone. In Manchester, Amir is with his team just a few hours before his fight with Kell Brook gets underway. Nevertheless, Amir stops to take pictures with […]

Could time limits on opioid prescriptions reduce misuse?

Most people who get a prescription for opioid painkillers to ease the pain of an operation or dental procedure fill it right away. But a new study shows that some fill these prescriptions more than a month later – long after the acute pain from their care should have subsided. In 2019, 1% of opioid prescriptions from dentists and surgeons […]