Pharmacist makes case for reducing use of broad-spectrum antibiotics for acute kidney infections

A new study led by Ochsner infectious diseases clinical pharmacist Kevin Lin, PharmD, was recently published in PLoS One, suggesting that oral cephalosporins are as safe and effective as the standard of care fluoroquinolones (FQs) for the treatment of acute kidney infections. Cephalosporins belong to a family of antibiotics called beta-lactams which are generally regarded as “narrower-spectrum” meaning they don’t kill […]

Overdose deaths involving buprenorphine did not proportionally increase with new flexibilities in prescribing

The proportion of opioid overdose deaths involving buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, did not increase in the months after prescribing flexibilities were put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study. These data provide evidence that may help to inform buprenorphine prescribing policies. Published today in JAMA Network Open, this study was a collaborative effort […]

5 Casino-Themed Movies In Bollywood

For decades, Casino-themed movies have been a source of entertainment in Bollywood. For this reason, they are popular among the audience. These movies are about pro gamblers and feature a unique blend of action, drama, and humour. The pro-gamblers excel at casinos, making casino-themed movies among the most popular films in Bollywood and are thus loved by fans. Nonetheless, each […]

Pakistani Girls beat Student for Refusing Alcohol

Disturbing footage on social media shows four Pakistani schoolgirls beating up another student in the corridor. It is reported that the incident happened in Lahore’s prestigious Scarsdale American International School. The assault happened after the girl allegedly refused alcohol from the group but according to the victim’s father, she refused drugs. In the video, one girl is seen on top […]

Scientists explain emotional ‘blunting’ caused by common antidepressants

Scientists have worked out why common anti-depressants cause around a half of users to feel emotionally ‘blunted’. In a study published today, they show that the drugs affect reinforcement learning, an important behavioural process that allows us to learn from our environment. According to the NHS, more than 8.3 million patients in England received an antidepressant drug in 2021/22. A […]

Pakistani Teenager illegally entered India to Marry Boyfriend

A 19-year-old Pakistani woman has been arrested for entering India illegally to marry her boyfriend and later forging documents to live in Bengaluru. The woman was identified as Iqra Jeewani. Police said she married Mulayam Singh Yadav, a 25-year-old security guard originally from Uttar Pradesh. Mulayam has also been arrested for providing shelter to Iqra. The arrests came after the […]